Jean Dutourd - Actor Profile

Jean Dutourd

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
3Total Films
6.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 14, 1920
Birth Place: Paris, France

About Jean Dutourd

Jean Gwenaël Dutourd (14 January 1920 – 17 January 2011) was a French novelist. Dutourd was born in Paris. His mother died when he was seven years old. At the age of twenty, he was taken prisoner fifteen days after Germany's invasion of France in World War II. He escaped six weeks later and returned to Paris where he studied philosophy at the Sorbonne. He entered the Resistance and was again arrested in early 1944. He escaped and took part in the Liberation of Paris. He was a candidate for the Democratic Union of Labour (UDT) in the legislative elections of 1967. His first work, Le Complexe de César, appeared in 1946 and received the Prix Stendhal. He was elected to the Académie française on 30 November 1978. In 1997 he was elected as a member of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts in the Department of Language and Literature. Dutourd died in Paris on 17 January 2011, at the age of 91. Source: Article "Jean Dutourd" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Jean Dutourd Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean Dutourd reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jean Dutourd's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Jean Dutourd'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 Lire, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jean Dutourd Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean Dutourd's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jean Dutourd has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 Trio Self Flop Similar →
1986 Lire Self Average Similar →
1986 Portrait de groupe Self Flop Similar →

Jean Dutourd - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean Dutourd?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Dutourd is "Lire" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has Jean Dutourd acted in?

Jean Dutourd has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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