Jean Sylvain
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean Sylvain reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jean Sylvain's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean Sylvain remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Monsieur Badin, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jean Sylvain Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Sylvain's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean Sylvain.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | King of Hearts | 'Le suisse' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Killer Spy | Real curator of the castle (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Male Companion | Antique dealer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Male Hunt | Le garçon de café (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Blonde Like That | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Princess of Cleves | Referee of the palm game (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Heirs | Van cleaner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Asphalt | Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Hardboiled Egg Time | Le peintre en bâtiment | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Gates of Paris | An Agent (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Mon bébé | John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Les Duraton | Le garçon de café de « La Boîte à Wiskhy » à Paris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Headlines of Destruction | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Girl on the Third Floor | Le greffier (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | On the Bench | Gasoline seller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Le Rouge et le Noir | Valet (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Contessa's Secret | Un inspecteur | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Nights of Shame | Concierge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Men Think Only of That | Neighbor who marries his daughter | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Captain Slipper | Cape seller (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sins of Paris | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | She and Me | Le maire (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Beauties of the Night | Un homme au guichet de la poste (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Bonnadieu House | Le commandant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Sins of Madeleine | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Dr. Knock | Un chauffeur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Les Maîtres-nageurs | The tax controller (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Without Leaving an Address | Le client en bagarre | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Et moi j'te dis qu'elle t'a fait d'l'oeil! | The Secretary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Lawless Street | Professor (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Lawless Street | Driving School Teacher (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Three Sinners | A butler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Justice Is Done | Customer at the Le Roi Soleil bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Lady Paname | Un ami | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Minne | Sleuth | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Death Threat | Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | At the Grand Balcony | Photographer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Emile the African | A machinist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Loves of Colette | Groomsman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Murdered Model | Notary's clerk (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Panic | Raphaël | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Monsieur Badin | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Temptation of Barbizon | Bastien - le domestique de Mme Ancelin (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Beating Heart | Roland's Witness (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Four Flights to Love | Un soldat (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Phantom Wagon | Un salutiste | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | La Glu | Le vicomte Adolphe de Kernan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Une de la cavalerie | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Southern Bar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | La Loupiote | - | Flop | Similar → |
Jean Sylvain - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Sylvain?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Sylvain is "Monsieur Badin" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jean Sylvain acted in?
Jean Sylvain has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Sylvain?
Other notable films include "A Blonde Like That", "The Loves of Colette", and "Dr. Knock".