Jean Davy
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Jean Davy (15 October 1911 – 5 February 2001) was a French film, stage voice actor. He was a Sociétaire of the Comédie-Française. In the premiere production of Antigone in Paris, 1944, Davy created the role of Créon. He was a French voice of Charlton Heston (The Ten Commandments, The Three Musketeers, The Four Musketeers...), Errol Flynn, Orson Welles and Robert Taylor. Source: Article "Jean Davy" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Jean Davy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean Davy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jean Davy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 14% of Jean Davy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Iphigénie, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean Davy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Davy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean Davy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | In Praise of Love | Grandfather | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Keep It Quiet | Edmond | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Le Dernier Été | Maréchal Pétain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Fiesta | Le père Maurel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Last Season | Jean Marsan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Elegant Criminal | Alphonse Damoiseau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Vaines recherches | Le procureur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dom Juan | Dom Louis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | L'Herbe rouge | 'Le Sénateur' (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Les Jeunes Filles | M Dandillot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Devil in the Box | Ballancourt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Conspiracy | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Clock Head | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Iphigénie | Agamemnon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Hamida | Grandfather | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Iron Mask | Marchal of Turenne | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Drôles de phénomènes | Torques | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Christine | Colonel of the Dragons | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Un jour comme les autres | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Picasso | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The March to Glory | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Adventures of a Blue Fly | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Real Guilty | Dr. Delorme | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Lost Souvenirs | Announcer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cartouche, King of Paris | Regent Philippe d'Orléans | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Story of Dr. Louise | Albert Desforges | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Sinners | Antonin | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Naked Woman | Ronchard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | La Louve | Saint-Ricquier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Execrable Fate of Guillemette Babin | Prosecutor Salavert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Une mort sans importance | (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Judicial Error | Me Lenoir | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | La Grande Maguet | Edmond de Norvaisis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Vertiges | Dr. Michel Berthier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Criminal Brigade | Commissaire Chabrier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Special Mission | Commissioner Chabrier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Last Judgment | Stefan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Alone in the Night | Dalbret | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | St. Val's Mystery | Max Robertal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Farandole | Lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | First in Line | Hubert de Vallon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | My Love is Near You | Chambord | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Carnival of Sinners | Le mousquetaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | A Star to the Sun | Pierre de Merlerault | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mlle. Desiree | Berthier | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | L'Homme qui joue avec le feu | Jacques | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Let’s Go Up the Champs-Élysées | Ludovic Jeune et Jean-Louis Jeune | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sirocco | Friend of Chervin | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mayerling | Count Hoyos | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Flight Into Darkness | Brulard | Average | Similar → |
Jean Davy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Davy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Davy is "Iphigénie" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Davy acted in?
Jean Davy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Davy?
Other notable films include "Alone in the Night", "Le Dernier Été", and "First in Line".