Jean Marais
ActingAbout Jean Marais
Jean-Alfred Villain-Marais (11 December 1913 – 8 November 1998), was a French actor and director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Marais, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean Marais reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jean Marais's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 74% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean Marais remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Carmen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jean Marais Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Marais's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean Marais.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jacques Demy: The Pink and the Black | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Fantômas: A Thoroughly Modern Villain | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Deneuve, la reine Catherine | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Image Book | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Luchino Visconti | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jean Cocteau, cinéaste | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Federico Fellini's Autobiography | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Stealing Beauty | M. Guillaume | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The World of Jacques Demy | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Les Miserables | Mgr Myriel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jean Marais par Jean Marais | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Donkey Skin | The King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Fantomas vs. Scotland Yard | Fantômas / Fandor / Sir Walter Brown / Giuseppe Luigi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Fantomas Unleashed | Fantômas / Fandor / Professeur Lefèvre / Marquis de Rostelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thomas the Impostor | Le narrateur | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Fantomas | Fantômas / Fandor / Lord Shelton / Vieux gardien de la prison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Cherchez l'idole | Self, guest at Sylvie Vartan's show (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Reluctant Spy | Stanislas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Mysteries of Paris | Rodolphe de Sombreuil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Pontius Pilate | Ponzio Pilato | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Napoléon II, the Eagle | General de Montholon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Captain Blood | François de Capestang, aka 'Le Capitan' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Battle of Austerlitz | Carnot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Testament of Orpheus | Oedipe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Hunchback of Paris | Henri de Lagardère | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Le Notti Bianche | L'Inquilino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Typhoon Over Nagasaki | Pierre Marsac | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Goubbiah and the Gipsy Girl | Goubbiah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Napoleon | Count Montholon | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Louis XV | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Count of Monte Cristo | Edmond Dantès | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Julietta | André Landrecourt | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Voice of Silence | L'ancien maquisard | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Lovers of Midnight | Marcel Dulac | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Call of Destiny | Lorenzo Lombardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Orpheus | Orphée | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Secret of Mayerling | L'archiduc Rodolphe d'Autriche-Hongrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Storm Within | Michel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | In the Eyes of Memory | Jacques Forestier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Eagle with Two Heads | Stanislas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Queen's Lover | Ruy Blas / Don César de Bazan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Royalists | Marquis of Montauran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Beauty and the Beast | La Bête / Le Prince / Avenant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Carmen | Don José | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Voyage Without Hope | Alain Ginestier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Eternal Return | Patrice | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bizarre, Bizarre | Le fêtard assommé par un Chinois (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Le Bonheur | Journalist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Jean Marais - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Marais?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Marais is "Carmen" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Marais acted in?
Jean Marais has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Marais?
Other notable films include "Jean Marais par Jean Marais", "Deneuve, la reine Catherine", and "Orpheus".