Jean-Pierre Léaud
ActingAbout Jean-Pierre Léaud
Jean-Pierre Léaud (born May 28, 1944) is a French actor, best known for playing Antoine Doinel in François Truffaut's series of films about that character, beginning with The 400 Blows (1959). He also worked with Aki Kaurismäki, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Jacques Rivette, and Tsai Ming-liang. He is a significant figure of the French New Wave, having appeared in eight films by Jean-Luc Godard and seven by François Truffaut.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean-Pierre Léaud 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-Pierre Léaud'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 80% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean-Pierre Léaud remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Introducing My Father, François Truffaut, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jean-Pierre Léaud Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean-Pierre Léaud's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean-Pierre Léaud.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jean-Pierre Léaud: The Child of Cinema | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Les secrets de François Truffaut | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Introducing My Father, François Truffaut | Self (Archive Footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | C'è tempo | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Lion Sleeps Tonight | Jean | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | M | Le père de Lila | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Death of Louis XIV | Louis XIV | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Camille Rewinds | Monsieur Dupont - l'horloger | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Le Havre | The Whistleblower | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Chalk Circle Man | Le Nermord | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Cinema, Sex, Politics: Bertolucci Makes ‘The Dreamers’ | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Dreamers | Jean-Pierre Léaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | In the Darkness of Time | (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | What Time Is It There? | Man at Cemetery | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Matter of Taste | Investigating judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Elizabeth | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Just for Laughs | Nicolas Gardinier | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Irma Vep | René Vidal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Birth of Love | Marcus | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | La Vie de Bohème | Blancheron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Out 1 | Colin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | I Hired a Contract Killer | Henri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Bunker Palace Hotel | Solal | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Ministries of Art | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Jane B. by Agnès V. | The Angry Lover | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Help Me Dream | Mario | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Love on the Run | Antoine Doinel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Out 1: Spectre | Colin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Day for Night | Alphonse | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Mother and the Whore | Alexandre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Last Tango in Paris | Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Two English Girls | Claude Roc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Bed and Board | Antoine Doinel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Pigsty | Julian Klotz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Bad Company | Daniel (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Concentration | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Stolen Kisses | Antoine Doinel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Weekend | Saint-Just / Le Jeune Minet du 16ème (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | La Chinoise | Guillaume | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Departure | Marc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes | Daniel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Masculin Féminin | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Pierrot le Fou | Young Man in Cinema (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Alphaville | Breakfast Waiter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Love at Sea | The Boy at the Exit of the Cinema | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Nadja in Paris | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Antoine and Colette | Antoine Doinel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Love at Twenty | Antoine Doinel (segment "Antoine et Colette") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Testament of Orpheus | Dargelos, the schoolboy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The 400 Blows | Antoine Doinel | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jean-Pierre Léaud - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean-Pierre Léaud?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean-Pierre Léaud is "Introducing My Father, François Truffaut" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean-Pierre Léaud acted in?
Jean-Pierre Léaud has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean-Pierre Léaud?
Other notable films include "The 400 Blows", "Concentration", and "Les secrets de François Truffaut".