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).
Jimmy Urbain Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jimmy Urbain reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jimmy Urbain's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 29% of Jimmy Urbain'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 Diabolique, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jimmy Urbain Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jimmy Urbain's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jimmy Urbain has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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".