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Alex Descas, actor
Actor

Alex Descas: Movies & Box Office

films
37
on screen
1984–2025
box office
$33.9M
average score
67
Born
January 1, 1958 (age 68)
Birthplace
France
Citizenship
France
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1983-present
Biggest hits

The Best Alex Descas Movies

The films of Alex Descas that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Chocolat (2016) leads with $15.3M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Alex Descas's Career in Numbers

Alex Descas's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Alex Descas works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Syringe (1984) to Adam’s Sake (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Alex Descas Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 2
  2. 1990s 11
  3. 2000s 9
  4. 2010s 10
  5. 2020s 4

The 1990s were Alex Descas's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Alex Descas Movies by Genre

  • Drama 21
  • Comedy 5
  • Documentary 2
  • History 2
  • Romance 1
  • Biography 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Crime 1

Drama is the genre Alex Descas has worked in most, with 21 films, ahead of comedy (5).

Alex Descas Career Milestones

First film
The Syringe 1984
Biggest box office hit
Chocolat $15.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
Let the Sunshine In Movie Echo Score 74
Newest film
Adam’s Sake 2025
37 credits

Alex Descas Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Alex Descas is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Alex Descas Movies as an Actor

36
  1. 2025 Adam’s Sake (2025) movie poster Adam’s Sake as Naïm · Drama
  2. 2024 Which Way Africa? (2024) movie poster Which Way Africa? as Narrator · Documentary
  3. 2023 Maya (2023) movie poster Maya as Frédéric · Drama Movie Echo Score: 60
  4. 2022 Irma Vep (2022) movie poster Irma Vep as Gregory Desormeaux · Comedy
  5. 2019 Sing Me Back Home (2019) movie poster Sing Me Back Home as Juan · Comedy
  6. 2018 Maya (2018) movie poster Maya as Frédéric · Drama
  7. 2018 Volontaire (2018) movie poster Volontaire as Albertini · Drama
  8. 2018 Let the Sunshine In (2018) movie poster Let the Sunshine In as Marc · Drama Movie Echo Score: 74
  9. 2016 Chocolat (2016) movie poster Chocolat as Victor · Comedy
  10. 2015 Rouge (2015) movie poster Rouge as Scottie, dans «Madeleine d'entre les morts» · Drama
  11. 2014 Madeleine d’entre les Morts (2014) movie poster Madeleine d’entre les Morts as The man · Drama
  12. 2014 Portrait of the Artist (2014) movie poster Portrait of the Artist as Scottie · Drama
  13. 2014 Voilà l’enchaînement (2014) movie poster Voilà l’enchaînement as Lui · Drama
  14. 2014 Murder in Pacot (2014) movie poster Murder in Pacot as L'homme · Drama
  15. 2009 Persecution (2009) movie poster Persecution as Thomas · Drama
  16. 2005 A Perfect Couple (2005) movie poster A Perfect Couple as Patrick · Drama
  17. 2005 In Your Dreams (2005) movie poster In Your Dreams as Mojo · Comedy
  18. 2005 Nèg maron (2005) movie poster Nèg maron as Siwo · Drama
  19. 2003 Tiresia (2003) movie poster Tiresia as Marignac · Drama
  20. 2003 The Dope (2003) movie poster The Dope as Shaft · Comedy
  21. 2002 Ten Minutes Older: The Cello (2002) movie poster Ten Minutes Older: The Cello as (segment "Vers Nancy") · Romance
  22. 2002 Vers Nancy (2002) movie poster Vers Nancy Documentary
  23. 2001 Lumumba (2001) movie poster Lumumba Biography
  24. 1999 Last Harem (1999) movie poster Last Harem as Nadir · History
  25. 1999 Late August, Early September (1999) movie poster Late August, Early September Drama
  26. 1997 The House (1997) movie poster The House Drama
  27. 1997 Irma Vep (1997) movie poster Irma Vep Drama
  28. 1996 Clubbed to Death (1996) movie poster Clubbed to Death as Mambo · Drama
  29. 1995 The Great White of Lambarene (1995) movie poster The Great White of Lambarene as Koumba · History
  30. 1995 Duo (1995) movie poster Duo as Man
  31. 1994 The Heart’s Cry (1994) movie poster The Heart’s Cry as Ibrahim Sow
  32. 1994 I Can’t Sleep (1994) movie poster I Can’t Sleep as Théo · Thriller
  33. 1992 The Absence (1992) movie poster The Absence as Soldier · Drama
  34. 1990 No Fear, No Die (1990) movie poster No Fear, No Die as Jocelyn · Drama
  35. 1988 How Good the Whites Are (1988) movie poster How Good the Whites Are as Le travailleur chez Renault · Drama
  36. 1984 The Syringe (1984) movie poster The Syringe as Le chef des 'Blackies' · Crime

Alex Descas in Documentaries & Specials

1
  1. 1991 Against Oblivion (1991) movie poster Against Oblivion as Self · Documentary
Biography

Who Is Alex Descas?

Alex Descas was born in France in 1958 and is 68 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Alex Descas (born January 1, 1958) is a well-known French actor who has gained recognition for his roles in films by reputable directors Claire Denis and Jim Jarmusch. Descas has frequently been seen in over half of Denis's theatrical feature-length films, enriching each story with his distinct performances. Some of his notable appearances in Denis's movies include parts in 'No Fear, No Die', 'Nénette et Boni', 'I Can't Sleep', 'Trouble Every Day', 'The Intruder', '35 Shots of Rum', 'Bastards', and 'Ten Minutes Older: The Cello'.

Born and raised in France, he is of Antillean (Guadeloupean) descent, which adds a unique dimension to his multifaceted persona. Apart from the international cinema scene, in France, he is also cherished for his role as Schneider in the French TV series 'Un Flic'. Not limited by the boundaries of genre or style, Descas is proven to be an versatile and hardworking artist. His collaboration with Claire Denis reflects a profound affinity for cinema that tells humane stories and celebrates an assortment of experiences.

Works with

Who Alex Descas Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Alex Descas shares the most films with. Claire Denis comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Jeanne Balibar (4).

FAQ

Alex Descas: Questions & Answers

How many movies Alex Descas has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Alex Descas been in?

Alex Descas is credited on 37 films, from 1984 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Alex Descas's highest-grossing movie?

Chocolat (2016) is Alex Descas's biggest box office hit, with $15.3M worldwide, ahead of The Dope (2003) ($11.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Alex Descas's movies have made $33.9M.

Alex Descas's biggest hits

What is the best Alex Descas movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Alex Descas's best-rated film is Let the Sunshine In (2018) with a score of 74, followed by Maya (2023) (60).

Best Alex Descas movies, ranked

How old is Alex Descas?

Alex Descas is 68 years old, born on January 1, 1958 in France.

What is Alex Descas's newest movie?

The most recent film on Alex Descas's filmography is Adam’s Sake (2025), in the role of Naïm.

Who does Alex Descas work with most often?

Alex Descas shares the most films with Claire Denis (6 films), Jeanne Balibar (4 films) and Bertrand Bonello (4 films).

The Best Alex Descas Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 37 credits.

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