Jean-Pierre Kérien - Actor Profile

Jean-Pierre Kérien

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
36Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 15, 1913
Birth Place: Le Havre, France

Jean-Pierre Kérien Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean-Pierre Kérien reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jean-Pierre Kérien'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-Pierre Kérien'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 In the Manner of Sherlock Holmes, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jean-Pierre Kérien Movies Ranked

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

★7.4
In the Manner of Sherlock Holmes (1956) movie poster
★7.4

In the Manner of Sherlock Holmes: A horrific and, on the face of it, incomprehensible murder has just been committed on the unsympathetic person of a loan

In the Manner of Sherlock Holmes

1956•Mystery
★6.9
Muriel, or the Time of Return (1963) movie poster
★6.9

Muriel, or the Time of Return: In the seacoast town of Boulogne, antique furniture saleswoman Hélène lives with her stepson, Bernard, who's back from m

Muriel, or the Time of Return

1963•Drama
★6.8
Courier of Lyons (1937) movie poster
★6.8

Courier of Lyons: A courier carrying a large sum of money intended for Bonaparte's army is attacked. A miscarriage of justice will lead an

Courier of Lyons

1937•Drama
★6.5
A Dog's Life (1943) movie poster
★6.5

A Dog's Life: Mr. Gustave Bourdillon loves hopelessly the wife of the director of the institution where he is the only teacher. Soon a

A Dog's Life

1943•Comedy
★6.5
The War Is Over (1966) movie poster
★6.5

The War Is Over: On his way from Madrid to Paris, Diego, a chief of the Spanish Communist Party, is arrested at the border for an ID chec

The War Is Over

1966•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jean-Pierre Kérien has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1966 The War Is Over Chardin Hit Similar →
1963 Muriel, or the Time of Return Alphonse Noyard Hit Similar →
1961 Les Bras de la nuit - Flop Similar →
1960 De fil en aiguille M. T. Average Similar →
1960 September Storm LeClerc Flop Similar →
1960 Le 7ème jour de Saint-Malo The mayor of Saint-Malo Flop Similar →
1960 Prisoner of the Jungle Van Houcke Flop Similar →
1959 Notre petite ville Monsieur Webb Flop Similar →
1958 Tabarin Larjac Flop Similar →
1958 Adventures in Indochina Le Toubib Flop Similar →
1957 Clandestine Paris Commissioner Bruno Flop Similar →
1956 The Most Beautiful Life - Flop Similar →
1956 Operation Thunder Pierre Dumans Flop Similar →
1956 In the Manner of Sherlock Holmes Marval Hit Similar →
1956 Trapeze Otto Average Similar →
1955 Passion de femmes - Flop Similar →
1954 Palace of Shame Inspector Million Flop Similar →
1954 Zoé Doctor Louis Delay Flop Similar →
1953 Le Petit Jacques Noël Rambert Flop Similar →
1952 Smuggler's Ball Pierre Flop Similar →
1952 His First Affair Giuseppe Léandri Flop Similar →
1951 Le Cas du docteur Galloy Doctor Galloy Flop Similar →
1950 Born of Unknown Father Claude Nogent Flop Similar →
1950 A Smile in the Storm Jean Langrand Flop Similar →
1950 A Man Walks in the City Jean Sauviot Flop Similar →
1950 Sorceror Lebray Flop Similar →
1949 The Inn of Sin Briquet Flop Similar →
1949 Troubled Waters Goinart Flop Similar →
1949 Last Love Paul Average Similar →
1948 Une mort sans importance Gervais Average Similar →
1943 A Dog's Life Grégorius Hit Similar →
1942 Love Letters Postillion Average Similar →
1941 The Italian Straw Hat Félix Average Similar →
1939 Maxim's Porter Octave Flop Similar →
1938 The Tamer Raphaël Flop Similar →
1937 Courier of Lyons Jean Bruer Hit Similar →

Jean-Pierre Kérien - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean-Pierre Kérien?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-Pierre Kérien is "In the Manner of Sherlock Holmes" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Jean-Pierre Kérien acted in?

Jean-Pierre Kérien has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean-Pierre Kérien?

Other notable films include "Muriel, or the Time of Return", "Courier of Lyons", and "A Dog's Life".

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