Jean Sorel - Actor Profile

Jean Sorel

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 25, 1934
Birth Place: Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

About Jean Sorel

Jean Sorel (born 25 September 1934) is a French actor. He also worked in Italian cinema, and Spanish cinema with directors such as Luis Buñuel or Luchino Visconti. However since 1980 he has worked mostly in television. He is married to Italian actress Anna-Maria Ferrero. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Sorel, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Jean Sorel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean Sorel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. 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 Sorel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Jean Sorel'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 I colori della vita, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jean Sorel Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
I colori della vita (2005) movie poster
★10.0

I colori della vita:

I colori della vita

2005•Drama
★9.3
Desert of Fire (1997) movie poster
★9.3

Desert of Fire: A helicopter crashes in the Sahara Desert. The entire crew are killed - only a small infant miraculously survives. Emir

Desert of Fire

1997•Adventure
★8.0
À nous deux la vie (1998) movie poster
★8.0

À nous deux la vie: After returning from a long African exile, a sixty-year-old woman leaves her unfaithful husband and starts anew with her

À nous deux la vie

1998•Drama
★7.5
The Day of the Jackal (1973) movie poster
★7.5

The Day of the Jackal: An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de

The Day of the Jackal

1973•Action
★7.5
The Four Days of Naples (1962) movie poster
★7.5

The Four Days of Naples: September 1943. After Italy surrenders to the Allies, people in Naples believe the war is finally over, but soon they re

The Four Days of Naples

1962•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 The Next trip Richard Hit Similar →
2017 Strange Birds Georges Average Similar →
2016 The Origin of Violence Charles Wagner (2014) Average Similar →
2015 Marcello Mastroianni, the Ideal Italian Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2009 L'ultimo Pulcinella Jean Paul Flop Similar →
2008 Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1 Self Average Similar →
2005 I colori della vita - Super Hit Similar →
1998 À nous deux la vie David Super Hit Similar →
1997 Desert of Fire Gustave Miller Super Hit Similar →
1991 Speaking of the Devil Holy Brother Average Similar →
1986 The Grumpy Giulio Machiavelli Average Similar →
1986 Rosa la rose, fille publique Gilbert Flop Similar →
1983 Bonnie and Clyde Italian Style Capitano dei Carabinieri Flop Similar →
1981 The Wings of the Dove Lukirsh Flop Similar →
1980 Break of Day Vial Average Similar →
1979 The Bronte Sisters Leyland Average Similar →
1977 Closet Children Berlu Flop Similar →
1973 The Great Kidnapping Alosi Hit Similar →
1973 The Day of the Jackal Jean Bastien-Thiry Super Hit Similar →
1971 Short Night of Glass Dolls Gregory Moore Hit Similar →
1971 In the Eye of the Hurricane Paul Average Similar →
1971 A Lizard in a Woman's Skin Frank Hammond Hit Similar →
1970 A Quiet Place to Kill Maurice Sauvage Hit Similar →
1970 Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It Cesare Merlo Average Similar →
1969 One on Top of the Other Dr. George Dumurrier Average Similar →
1969 A Rather Complicated Girl Alberto Flop Similar →
1968 The Protagonists Roberto Average Similar →
1968 The Sweet Body of Deborah Marcel Average Similar →
1967 Kill Me Quick, I'm Cold Franco Average Similar →
1967 Belle de Jour Pierre Serizy Hit Similar →
1966 The Man Who Laughs Angelo Bello / Astorre Manfredi Flop Similar →
1966 The Queens Luigi ("Fata Elena") Flop Similar →
1965 Weekend, Italian Style Sergio Hit Similar →
1965 Made in Italy Orlando (segment "3 'La Donna', episode 3") Average Similar →
1965 Sandra Gianni Wald-Luzzati Hit Similar →
1965 The Dolls Vincenzo (segment "Monsignor Cupido") Flop Similar →
1964 Circle of Love The Count Average Similar →
1963 Highway Pick-Up Paul Genest Hit Similar →
1963 Germinal Étienne Lantier Hit Similar →
1962 The Four Days of Naples Livornese Super Hit Similar →
1962 Hypnosis - Flop Similar →
1962 Adorable Julia Tom Fennel Average Similar →
1962 Disorder Andrea Average Similar →
1962 A View from the Bridge Rodolpho Paccia Average Similar →
1961 Gold of Rome Massimo Hit Similar →
1961 Amelie or The Time to Love Alain Flop Similar →
1961 Long Live Henry IV... Long Live Love! Prince of Condé Flop Similar →
1960 From a Roman Balcony Davide Saraceno Hit Similar →
1960 Sweet Deceptions Renato Average Similar →
1959 I Spit on Your Grave Elmer Flop Similar →

Jean Sorel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean Sorel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Sorel is "I colori della vita" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jean Sorel acted in?

Jean Sorel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean Sorel?

Other notable films include "Desert of Fire", "À nous deux la vie", and "The Day of the Jackal".

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