Jean Sylvain
ActingJean Sylvain Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean Sylvain 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 Sylvain's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Jean Sylvain'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 Monsieur Badin, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean Sylvain Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Sylvain's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean Sylvain has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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) | Average | 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".