Jean Gabin
Biography
Jean Gabin was a French actor and singer born on May 17, 1904, in Paris, France. He is known for starring in several classic films, including Pépé le Moko, La grande illusion, Le Quai des brumes, La bête humaine, Le jour se lève, and Le plaisir. Gabin was a key figure in French cinema and was made a member of the Légion d'honneur in recognition of his contributions. He was born Jean-Alexis Moncorgé and is also known as Jean Gabin. During his career, Gabin won the Silver Bear for Best Actor from the Berlin International Film Festival twice and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival.
Career overview
Jean Gabin was a French actor and singer who played key roles in several classic films. He was born on May 17, 1904, and passed away on November 15, 1976. Gabin's film career spanned multiple decades, during which he appeared in numerous notable films. Some of his notable works include Pépé le Moko, La grande illusion, Le Quai des brumes, La bête humaine, Le jour se lève, and Le plaisir.
Gabin's acting credits include starring roles in several classic films, showcasing his versatility as a performer. His extensive filmography highlights his contributions to French cinema. The details of his specific roles and collaborations are not specified in the provided information.
Throughout his acting career, Gabin received recognition for his performances. He was twice awarded the Silver Bear for Best Actor from the Berlin International Film Festival and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival. Additionally, Gabin was made a member of the Légion d'honneur in recognition of his significant contributions to French cinema.
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Full Filmography
120 titles- Belmondo: The Incorrigible (2022)
- The Century of Icons (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Alain Delon, l'ombre au tableau (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- The Image Book (2018) as (archive footage)
- Mireille Darc, la femme libre (2018) as Monsieur (archive footage)
- Lino Ventura, la part intime (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Quand Jean devint Renoir (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Jean Gabin, une âme française (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Jean Gabin, le dernier des géants (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- The Bardot mystery (2012)
- Belmondo, il était une fois le beau monde (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Jean Moncorgé, la face cachée de Jean Gabin (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song (2002) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Michel Audiard et le mystère du triangle des Bermudes (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma (1978) as Self (archive footage)
- Cérémonie des César (1976) as Self - President
- Holy Year (1976) as Max Lambert
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self (archive footage)
- Jury of One (1974) as Leguen
- Two Men in Town (1973) as Germain Cazeneuve
- The Dominici Affair (1973) as Gaston Dominici
- Killer (1972) as Commissioner Le Guen
- Killer (1972) Producer
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- The Cat (1971) as Julien Bouin
- The Cat (1971) Producer
- The Black Flag Waves Over the Scow (1971) as Victor Ploubaz
- The Horse (1970) as Auguste Maroilleur
- The Sicilian Clan (1969) as Vittorio Manalese
- Under the Sign of the Bull (1969) as Albert Raynal
- The Tattoo (1968) as Comte Enguerand de Montignac,alias « Legrain »
- Pasha (1968) as Comissaire Joss, le Pacha
- Action Man (1967) as Denis Ferrand
- The Gardener of Argenteuil (1966) as M. Martin dit « Le père Tulipe »
- The Upper Hand (1966) as Paul Berger dit Paulo les Diam's
- God's Thunder (1965) as Léandre Brassac
- That Tender Age (1964) as Émile Malhouin
- Monsieur (1964) as Monsieur
- Any Number Can Win (1963) as Charles
- Maigret Sees Red (1963) as Commissioner Jules Maigret
- A Monkey in Winter (1962) as Albert Quentin
- The Gentleman from Epsom (1962) as Richard Briand-Charmery
- The Counterfeiters of Paris (1961) as Ferdinand Maréchal, aka 'le Dabe'
- The President (1961) as Émile Beaufort
- The Baron of the Locks (1960) as Baron Jérôme Napoléon Antoine
- The Old Guard (1960) as Jean-Marie Pejat, bicycle repairer
- The Magnificent Tramp (1959) as Joseph, Hugues Guillaume Boutier-Blainville dit : Archimède
- The Magnificent Tramp (1959) Idea
- Rue de Paris (1959) as Henri Neveu
- Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case (1959) as Commissioner Jules Maigret
- Les Misérables (1958) as Jean Valjean / Champmathieu
- The Night Affair (1958) as Georges Vallois
- The Possessors (1958) as Noël Schoudler, le patriarche financier
- Love Is My Profession (1958) as André Gobillot
- Maigret Sets a Trap (1958) as Commissioner Jules Maigret
- The Case of Dr. Laurent (1957) as le docteur Laurent
- Speaking of Murder (1957) as Louis Bertain/Louis le blond
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- La Traversée de Paris (1956) as Grandgil, artist painter
- Crime and Punishment (1956) as Commissaire Gallet
- Deadlier Than the Male (1956) as André Chatelin
- People of No Importance (1956) as Jean Viard
- Blood to the Head (1956) as François Cardinaud
- Napoleon (1955) as Marshal Jean Lannes
- French Cancan (1955) as Henri Danglard
- Razzia (1955) as Henri Ferré dit 'Le Nantais'
- The Little Rebels (1955) as Julien Lamy
- House on the Waterfront (1955) as Commander Lequévic
- Hi-Jack Highway (1955) as Jean Chape
- Touchez Pas au Grisbi (1954) as Max dit Max le Menteur
- Air of Paris (1954) as Victor Le Garrec
- Their Last Night (1953) as Pierre Ruffin
- Storms (1953) as il professore Antonio Sanna
- Rhine Virgin (1953) as Martin Schmidt, alias Jacques Ledru
- Le Plaisir (1952) as Joseph Rivet
- The Truth About Bebe Donge (1952) as François Donge
- The Moment of Truth (1952) as Dr Pierre Richard
- Victor (1951) as Victor
- The Night Is My Kingdom (1951) as Raymond Pinsard
- Marie of the Port (1950) as Henri Chatelard
- Twelve Hours to Live (1950) as Carlo Bacchi
- The Walls of Malapaga (1949) as Pierre Arrignon
- Mirror (1947) as Pierre Lussac
- Martin Roumagnac (1946) as Martin Roumagnac
- The Impostor (1944) as Clément / Maurice Lafarge
- Moontide (1942) as Bobo
- Stormy Waters (1941) as Le capitaine André Laurent
- Coral Reefs (1939) as Ted "Trott" Lennard
- Daybreak (1939) as François
- Port of Shadows (1938) as Jean
- La Bête Humaine (1938) as Lantier
- Grand Illusion (1937) as Le lieutenant Maréchal
- Pépé le Moko (1937) as Pépé le Moko
- Lady Killer (1937) as Lucien Bourrache, dit 'Gueule d'Amour'
- The Messenger (1937) as Nicolas Dange
- The Lower Depths (1936) as Pepel Wasska
- La Belle Équipe (1936) as Jean dit Jeannot
- Varieté (1935) as Georges
- Golgotha (1935) as Ponce Pilate
- La Bandera (1935) as Pierre Gilieth
- Maria Chapdelaine (1934) as François Paradis
- Zouzou (1934) as Jean
- Goodbye Beautiful Days (1933) as Pierre Lavernay
- L'Étoile de Valencia (1933) as Pedro Savedra
- Le Tunnel (1933) as Mac Allan
- High and Low (1933) as Charles Boulla
- Lilac (1932) as Martousse
- For One Night..! (1932) as Jean
- Fun in the Barracks (1932) as Fricot
- The Beautiful Sailor (1932) as Le capitaine
- The Crowd Roars (1932) as Joe Greer
- Happy Hearts (1932) as Charles
- Méphisto (1931) as Jacques Miral
- The Darling of Paris (1931) as Bob
- Gloria (1931) as Robert Nourry
- All That Is Not Worth Love (1931) as Jean Cordier
- Everyone Has Their Chance (1930) as Marcel Grivot
- Les lions (1928)
- Ohé! Les valises (1928)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jean Gabin best known for?
Jean Gabin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sacrée soirée (1987), Geronimo: An American Legend (1993), Spécial cinéma (1974), Zorro (1957).
When and where was Jean Gabin born?
Jean Gabin was born on May 17, 1904 in Paris, France. They passed away on November 15, 1976.
How many credits does Jean Gabin have?
Jean Gabin has accumulated over 120 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 2022.
What is Jean Gabin's background in cinema and television?
Jean Gabin was a French actor and singer born on May 17, 1904, in Paris, France. He is known for starring in several classic films, including Pépé le Moko, La grande illusion, Le Quai des brumes, La bête humaine, Le jour se lève, and Le plaisir. Gabin was a key figure in French cinema and was made a member of the Légio...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 70
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 52
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self — aged about 67
- Grand Illusion (1937) as Le lieutenant Maréchal — aged about 33
- The Sicilian Clan (1969) as Vittorio Manalese — aged about 65
- A Monkey in Winter (1962) as Albert Quentin — aged about 58
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