Jimmy Urbain
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Jimmy Urbain (parfois crédité James Urbain), né le 6 décembre 1943 à Paris (France), est un acteur français. Il fut surtout employé au cinéma comme enfant acteur dans les années 1950 et fait ses débuts, à sept ans, dans On n'aime qu'une fois de Jean Stelli (1950). De sa courte filmographie, on peut citer Chiens perdus sans collier de Jean Delannoy (1955) et son interprétation de Gavroche dans Les Misérables de Jean-Paul Le Chanois (1958). Il apparaît parmi les élèves du pensionnat dans Les Diaboliques d'Henri-Georges Clouzot (1955).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jimmy Urbain reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jimmy Urbain'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jimmy Urbain remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Diabolique, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jimmy Urbain Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jimmy Urbain's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jimmy Urbain.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | No Escape | Michel, gas station attendant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Les Misérables | Gavroche | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Fric-frac en dentelles | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Happy Road | Child (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Miss Catastrophe | Kid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Les Duraton | Le petit Michel Lamendin, écolier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Little Rebels | Alain Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Diabolique | Student (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Stain on the Snow | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Lettre ouverte | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Lottery of Happiness | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Poison | Un gamin (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Treasure of Cantenac | Child | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | One Only Loves Once | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Jimmy Urbain - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jimmy Urbain?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jimmy Urbain is "Diabolique" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Jimmy Urbain acted in?
Jimmy Urbain has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jimmy Urbain?
Other notable films include "Les Misérables", "Poison", and "The Little Rebels".