Jean-Michel Ribes

Directing Born Dec 15, 1946 Paris, France 69 credits

Biography

Jean-Michel Ribes works in directing. Born December 15, 1946 in Paris, France. Archytele tracks 69 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

François Berléand 2 shared titles

Élisabeth Quin 1 shared title

Eric Dupond-Moretti 1 shared title

François Morel 1 shared title

Claude Lanzmann 1 shared title

Franz-Olivier Giesbert 1 shared title

Michèle Cotta 1 shared title

Nicolas Hulot 1 shared title

Najat Vallaud-Belkacem 1 shared title

Bernard Pivot 1 shared title

Career timeline

2025

Jacques Villeret, drôlement tragiqueArditi et ceux qu'il aime · Author

2022

Bacri, comme un air de famille

2021

Kadoc · DirectorÇa repart ! · DirectorMichel Sardou une vie en chantant

2020

We're LivePalace sur scène · Director

2019

Snowlidays · Writer

2018

Muriel Robin, oser être soi...

2014

Brèves de comptoir · DirectorBrèves de comptoir · WriterBrèves de comptoir · Producer

2012

28 minutes

2010

Les nouvelles brèves de comptoir · Director

2009

Wild Grass

2008

Batailles · Stage DirectorBatailles · Theatre PlayThe Maiden and the WolvesA Day at the Museum · DirectorA Day at the Museum · Writer

2006

Private Fears in Public Places · Screenplay

2005

Musée haut, musée bas · Stage DirectorMusée haut, musée bas · Theatre Play

2004

Le Complexe de Thénardier · DirectorLe Complexe de Thénardier · Stage Director

2002

Patrick Bosso - Les talons devant · DirectorGuy Bedos à l'Olympia · AuthorGuy Bedos à l'Olympia · DirectorLe Grand Mezze · Producer

2000

Rêver peut-être · DirectorRêver peut-être · Stage Director

1999

Les Nouvelles brèves de comptoir · Director

1997

Balkanisateur

1994

Every Man for Yourself · WriterEvery Man for Yourself · DirectorB comme Bolo · DirectorB comme Bolo · Writer

1993

Brèves de comptoir · Director

1991

The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish

1990

The Elegant CriminalFrançois Rollin - Hirondelles de saucisson · Director

1988

Palace · WriterPalace · DirectorPalace · CreatorÇa, c'est Palace

1987

Nulle part ailleurs

1986

La Galette du roi · WriterLa Galette du roi · Director

1985

TélématinSincerely Charlotte

1983

Move Along, There Is Nothing to See!

1982

Merci Bernard · DirectorMerci Bernard · ProducerMerci Bernard · CreatorSinglesL'Apprentissage de la ville

1980

The Lady Banker

1979

Private Collections · WriterThe Bit Between the TeethOut of Whack · Director

Full Filmography

69 titles

Jacques Villeret, drôlement tragique (2025) as Self
Arditi et ceux qu'il aime (2025) Author
Bacri, comme un air de famille (2022) as Self
Kadoc (2021) Director
Ça repart ! (2021) Director
Michel Sardou une vie en chantant (2021) as Self
We're Live (2020) as Self - Guest
Palace sur scène (2020) Director
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Snowlidays (2019) Writer
Muriel Robin, oser être soi... (2018) as Self
Brèves de comptoir (2014) Director
Brèves de comptoir (2014) Writer
Brèves de comptoir (2014) Producer
28 minutes (2012) as Self
Les nouvelles brèves de comptoir (2010) Director
Wild Grass (2009) as le 2ème patient
Batailles (2008) Stage Director
Batailles (2008) Theatre Play
The Maiden and the Wolves (2008) as Le directeur de l'école vétérinaire
A Day at the Museum (2008) Director
A Day at the Museum (2008) Writer
A Day at the Museum (2008) Theatre Play
Private Fears in Public Places (2006) Screenplay
Musée haut, musée bas (2005) Stage Director
Musée haut, musée bas (2005) Theatre Play
Le Complexe de Thénardier (2004) Director
Le Complexe de Thénardier (2004) Stage Director
Patrick Bosso - Les talons devant (2002) Director
Guy Bedos à l'Olympia (2002) Author
Guy Bedos à l'Olympia (2002) Director
Le Grand Mezze (2002) Producer
Rêver peut-être (2000) Director
Rêver peut-être (2000) Stage Director
Les Nouvelles brèves de comptoir (1999) Director
Balkanisateur (1997)
Every Man for Yourself (1994) Writer
Every Man for Yourself (1994) Director
B comme Bolo (1994) Director
B comme Bolo (1994) Writer
Brèves de comptoir (1993) Director
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish (1991) as Beggar
The Elegant Criminal (1990) as Lebel
François Rollin - Hirondelles de saucisson (1990) Director
Palace (1988) Writer
Palace (1988) Director
Palace (1988) Creator
Ça, c'est Palace (1988)
Nulle part ailleurs (1987) as Self
La Galette du roi (1986) Writer
La Galette du roi (1986) Director
Télématin (1985) as Self
Sincerely Charlotte (1985) as Roger
Move Along, There Is Nothing to See! (1983) as Le patron du tabac
Merci Bernard (1982) Director
Merci Bernard (1982) Producer
Merci Bernard (1982) Creator
Singles (1982) as Commissioner
L'Apprentissage de la ville (1982) as Doctor
The Big Brother (1982) as Client de Zina
The Lady Banker (1980) as Clerk
Private Collections (1979) Writer
The Bit Between the Teeth (1979)
Out of Whack (1979) Director
Ciné regards (1978) as Self
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
First Time with Feeling (1975) Writer
Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
To Be Twenty in the Aures (1972) as Priest
Troubleshooters (1971) as Carlo

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jean-Michel Ribes best known for?

Jean-Michel Ribes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 28 minutes (2012), Balkanisateur (1997), The Elegant Criminal (1990), Palace (1988).

When and where was Jean-Michel Ribes born?

Jean-Michel Ribes was born on December 15, 1946 in Paris, France.

How many credits does Jean-Michel Ribes have?

Jean-Michel Ribes has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.

What is Jean-Michel Ribes's background in cinema and television?

Jean-Michel Ribes (born 15 December 1946, in Paris) is a French playwright, screenwriter, theatre director, film maker and actor. Since 2002 he has been the managing director of the Théâtre du Rond-Point. Between 1982 and 1984 Ribes had directed Merci Bernard and since 1988 works on Palace. In 2008, Ribes had directed...