Jess Hahn
ActingAbout Jess Hahn
Jess Hahn's career is a bit of an oddity, being one of very few American actors to establish himself in French cinema in the early 1960's. He acted exclusively in French productions for the duration of his career with the exception of the Marlon Brando vehicle "The Night of the Following Day" in 1968, which was filmed in France. He also appeared in several international coproductions and low budget films by French exploitation director Jean Marie Pallardy, for which he is arguably best-known to contemporary audiences.
Jess Hahn Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jess Hahn 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 Jess Hahn's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of Jess Hahn'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 A Blonde Like That, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jess Hahn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jess Hahn's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jess Hahn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Overdose | Le docteur | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | How Did You Get In? We Didn't See You Leave | Mac Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Teheran '43 | terrorist on airplane | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Focal Point | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | No Pockets in a Shroud | Walter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Three Tough Guys | The Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Mysterious Island | Bonaventure Pencroft | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Grand Duel | Bighorse | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Sicilian Connection | Sacha | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Artless One | Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Bad Man's River | Tom Odie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Troubleshooters | Kongo, La brute américaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Atlantic Wall | British colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Novices | L'Américain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Night of the Following Day | Friendly | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Fuller Report, Base Stockholm | Eddy Bennet | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Woman Is a Stranger | Floyd Delaney | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Rita the Field Marshal | Major Bill Hocks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Million Dollar Man | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Triple Cross | Commander Braid | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Saint Lies in Wait | Hoppy Uniatz | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Postman Goes to War | Jess Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen | Fêtard, le milliardaire noctambule | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Up to His Ears | Cornelius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Wise Guys | Calderon aka "Nénesse" | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | What's New Pussycat? | Peter Werner | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Les Gorilles | Boris Alexis Alexevich, the make-up artist | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Great Spy Chase | Commodore O'Brien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Topkapi | Hans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Que personne ne sorte | Bugsy Weis | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Blonde Like That | Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Trial | Assistant Inspector #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sign of the Lion | Pierre Wesselrin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Cartouche | La Douceur | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Dynamite Jack | Sergeant Bob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Beast Is Loose | Donan | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Time Bomb | Le marin blessé | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Woman Like Satan | Sidney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Nathalie | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Tricyclist | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | When a Woman Meddles | 'La Couture' | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Happy Road | Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Vintage | André Morel (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | To Catch a Spy | Kalpannen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Flea in the Ear | Rugby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Best Part | Karl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Tant qu'il y aura des femmes | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Girl on the Third Floor | L'Américain (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne | le capitaine du bar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Poison Ivy | Le marin-geôlier | Average | Similar → |
Jess Hahn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jess Hahn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jess Hahn is "A Blonde Like That" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Jess Hahn acted in?
Jess Hahn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jess Hahn?
Other notable films include "The Wise Guys", "The Trial", and "Dynamite Jack".