Actor

Jacques Marin: Movies & Box Office

films: 71
on screen: 1952–1983
box office: $29.2M

Born: September 9, 1919
Birthplace: Paris, France
Citizenship: France
Occupations: actor
Years active: 1946-1994

Biggest hits

The Best Jacques Marin Movies

The films of Jacques Marin that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977) leads with $29M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Jacques Marin's Career in Numbers

Jacques Marin's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jacques Marin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Forbidden Games (1952) to The Secret of the Selenites (1983), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.

Jacques Marin Movies by Decade

1950s 25
1960s 27
1970s 16
1980s 3

The 1960s were Jacques Marin's busiest decade, with 27 films.

Jacques Marin Movies by Genre

Drama 21
Comedy 17
Romance 9
Thriller 4
Crime 4
Action 3
Adventure 3
War 3
Family 2
Mystery 2

Drama is the genre Jacques Marin has worked in most, with 21 films, ahead of comedy (17).

Jacques Marin Career Milestones

First film: Forbidden Games 1952
Biggest box office hit: Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo $29M worldwide
Newest film: The Secret of the Selenites 1983

71 credits

Jacques Marin Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jacques Marin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Jacques Marin?

Jacques Marin was born in Paris, France in 1919. Credited on films since 1952, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jacques Marin (9 September 1919 – 10 January 2001) was a reputable French actor recognized for his roles in prominent American and British productions due to his fluency in English and distinct features. His impressive career spanned almost 50 years, from 1946 to 1994, during which he appeared in notable films like Charade, The Train, and Marathon Man. One of his many specialties was voice acting, which extended his fame to popular animated series such as The Smurfs and the Magic Flute. His effortless versatility also landed him roles in Disney movies like The Island at the Top of the World and Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo. Marin was an indelible part of French cinema history. Other noteworthy contributions of Marin can be found in films like Le Beau Voyage, Forbidden Games, Double or Quits, and hundreds of others. The breadth and depth of his roles showcased his expansive range and diverse characters, from uncredited parts to leading figures. Jacques Marin's enduring legacy bears the testament of a long and illustrious career.

Works with

Who Jacques Marin Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jacques Marin shares the most films with. Bernard Blier comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Albert Rémy (7).

FAQ

Jacques Marin: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Jacques Marin been in?

Jacques Marin is credited on 71 films, from 1952 to 1983. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jacques Marin's highest-grossing movie?

Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977) is Jacques Marin's biggest box office hit, with $29M worldwide, ahead of Charade (1963) ($175K). Across every film with box office figures, Jacques Marin's movies have made $29.2M.

Jacques Marin's biggest hits

What is Jacques Marin's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jacques Marin's filmography is The Secret of the Selenites (1983), in the role of Hercule (Voice).

Who does Jacques Marin work with most often?

Jacques Marin shares the most films with Bernard Blier (8 films), Albert Rémy (7 films) and Jeanne Moreau (4 films).

The Best Jacques Marin Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 71 credits.

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