Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Biography
Jean-Claude Dreyfus is a French actor born on February 18, 1946, in Paris. He began his film acting career in 1973. Dreyfus is notable for his portrayal of a character in the black comedy Delicatessen. He collaborated with director Jean-Pierre Jeunet on the films The City of Lost Children and A Very Long Engagement, as well as with actor Dominique Pinon. Dreyfus is known for his work in the film industry, with a total of 100 known credits. He is also known by other names, including J. C. Dreyfus, Jean Claude Dreyfus, and Jean-Claude Dre.
Career overview
Jean-Claude Dreyfus began his career in film acting in 1973 with a role in the film Comment réussir quand on est con et pleurnichard. This marked the start of his professional acting career, which has spanned several decades.
Dreyfus is notable for his portrayal of a butcher in the black comedy Delicatessen, a film directed by Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet. He collaborated with Jeunet and actor Dominique Pinon on other notable films, including The City of Lost Children and A Very Long Engagement. These collaborations demonstrate Dreyfus's ability to work with prominent directors and actors in the film industry.
Throughout his career, Jean-Claude Dreyfus has accumulated a large number of acting credits, with over 100 known credits to his name. Born in Paris, France, on February 18, 1946, Dreyfus has established himself as a French actor with a diverse range of film roles.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
100 titles- Gregor (2026)
- Flash Drive (2025) as L'agent Pit - Chef du service action à la CIA
- Bernard Duvert, l'Esprit souffle où il veut (2024) as Self
- Un portrait d’Armande Altaï (2023) as Lui-mëme
- Take Your Bible and Get the Fuck Out of Here! (2023) as Philippe Rougeard
- Death and the Winemaker (2021) as Mathilde's Father
- The Extravagant Little Life of Jean-Claude D. Dreyfus (2021) as Self
- Bless Me, Father (2020) as The Man
- Necrologies (2018) as The Cemetery Guardian
- Sélection Officielle (2017) as Michel Rivière
- Menina (2017) as M. Sertin
- Vive la crise ! (2017) as Montaigne
- Two Snails Set Off (2017) as (voice)
- The Photograph (2016) as Etienne
- A Carcass (2015)
- Michel Serrault, un clown en liberté (2015) as Self
- Attila Marcel (2013) as M. Kruzinsky
- The Orphan Plus Minus an Arm (2012) as Éléonore
- L'art des Thanatier (2012) as Prosper Thanatier (voice)
- Requiem for a Killer (2011) as Le maître de chant
- Dernier Voyage improvisé (2011)
- L'Affaire Salengro (2009) as Henri Béraud
- Anne of Brittany - Live at Castle of the Dukes of Brittany (2009) as Le narrateur
- Die Weihnachts-GmbH (2009)
- Coco Chanel (2008) as Paul Poiret
- The Great Vincent (2008) as Pierre
- Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images (2008) as (voice)
- Ugly Melanie (2008) as le narrateur
- Le Prince de ce monde (2008) as Debruges
- Le Bénévole (2007) as Docteur Museau
- To Each His Own Cinema (2007) as The husband (segment "Cinéma érotique")
- Monsieur Max (2007) as Sacha Guitry
- Les Cerfs-volants (2007) as The Count
- Le deal (2007) as Hervé Radius
- Jean de La Fontaine, le défi (2007) as Châteauneuf
- Last cigarette (2006) as L'homme énervé
- Une année au front : dans les coulisses de "Un long dimanche de fiançailles" (2005) as Self
- A Very Long Engagement (2004) as Commander Lavrouye
- Two Brothers (2004) as Eugène Normandin
- 3 Guys, 1 Girl, 2 Weddings (2004) as Camille's Father
- The Curious Boy (2004) as Mr. Dubois
- Autumn (2004) as Hugo
- Lovely Rita (2003) as l'antiquaire
- Philosophale (2001)
- The Lady and the Duke (2001) as Le duc d'Orléans
- Les Enfants du printemps (2000) as Serge
- H (1998) as Cyril
- The Target (1997) as Le Préfet
- Limited Edition (1997) as Georges Récamier
- La Ballade de Titus (1997) as Shrink
- The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) as Foreman
- The Alarm Clock (1996) as The Man
- The City of Lost Children (1995) as Marcello
- Krim (1995) as Maître d'hôtel / Transvestite
- Son of Gascogne (1995) as Marco Garciano
- Too Loud A Solitude (1995) as Boss
- Mayday (1995) as Daniel
- Cache Cash (1994) as Max Desartre, malfrat dans le fourgon blindé
- Bonsoir (1994) as Inspecteur Bruneau
- Pétain (1993) as Dumoulin
- Love Affairs Usually End Badly (1993) as Dennard
- Princesse Alexandra (1992) as Worth
- The Voice (1992) as Maitre d'hôtel
- Coyote (1992) as M. Poireau
- A Vampire in Paradise (1992) as Le faux psychiatre
- The Beautiful Story (1992) as L'inspecteur du grand magasin
- The Girl in the Air (1992) as Marcel
- Nestor Burma (1991) as Charles Baurenot
- Delicatessen (1991) as Clapet
- All the Mornings of the World (1991) as Abbe Mathieu
- 25 décembre 58, 10h36 (1991)
- De l'autre côté (1989) as (Voice)
- Radio corbeau (1989) as Rosati, le boucher
- Damia: Concert en velours noir (1989) as Self
- Ville étrangère (1988) as Taxi driver
- Black Mic Mac 2 (1988)
- How Wang-Fo Was Saved (1987) as L'empereur (voice)
- Tandem (1987) as Le conseiller
- Short Night (1986)
- Our Story (1984) as Un voisin
- Street of the Damned (1984) as Un homme de main de Hagen, surnommé « Nez-de-Bœuf »
- Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers (1984) as Marquis Du Hickey
- Dog Day (1984) as Le Barrec
- Le fou du roi (1984) as Courtemise
- English Education (1983) as Georges / Georgina
- The Outsider (1983) as Un travesti au commissariat
- The Prize of Peril (1983) as Bertrand
- Fitzcarraldo (1982) as Opera 'Ernani' - Sarah Bernhardt
- Le péril rampant (1982) as Le Serpent
- The Boy Soldier (1981) as Capitaine Maryla
- Immoral Women (1979) as Bini
- Memoirs of a French Whore (1979)
- I've Got You, You've Got Me by the Chin Hairs (1979) as L'adjoint De Chodaque
- Sugar (1978) as Mimine
- Le Portrait de Dorian Gray (1977) as Le prêcheur
- Shadow of Angels (1976) as Zwerg
- One Man Against the Organization (1975) as Lady Rebecca Rosenbaum
- How to Make Good When One Is a Jerk and a Crybaby (1974) as Le transformiste du cabaret
- Un ange au paradis (1973) as Transvestite from the Grande Eugène (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Zadig (1970)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jean-Claude Dreyfus best known for?
Jean-Claude Dreyfus is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gregor (2026), Attila Marcel (2013), No Plans At All (2024), The Country Doctor (1987).
When and where was Jean-Claude Dreyfus born?
Jean-Claude Dreyfus was born on February 18, 1946 in Paris, France.
How many credits does Jean-Claude Dreyfus have?
Jean-Claude Dreyfus has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2026.
What is Jean-Claude Dreyfus's background in cinema and television?
Jean-Claude Dreyfus is a French actor born on February 18, 1946, in Paris. He began his film acting career in 1973. Dreyfus is notable for his portrayal of a character in the black comedy Delicatessen. He collaborated with director Jean-Pierre Jeunet on the films The City of Lost Children and A Very Long Engagement, as...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Fitzcarraldo (1982) as Opera 'Ernani' - Sarah Bernhardt — aged about 36
- A Very Long Engagement (2004) as Commander Lavrouye — aged about 58
- Delicatessen (1991) as Clapet — aged about 45
- H (1998) as Cyril — aged about 52
- The City of Lost Children (1995) as Marcello — aged about 49
- Two Brothers (2004) as Eugène Normandin — aged about 58
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