Jean Marais
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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.
Jean Marais Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean Marais reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. 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 Marais's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 70% of Jean Marais'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 Carmen, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean Marais Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Marais's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean Marais has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Self (archive footage) | 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' | Average | 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 | The Count of Monte Cristo | Edmond Dantès | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Louis XV | 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 | Average | 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".