Jean Sorel
Biography
Jean Sorel is a French actor born on September 25, 1934, in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He has worked in various film industries, including French, Italian, and Spanish cinema, collaborating with notable directors such as Luis Buñuel and Luchino Visconti. Sorel has appeared in numerous films and has a significant number of credits, with a total of 84 known credits. He is married to Italian actress Anna-Maria Ferrero. Since 1980, Sorel has primarily worked in television. He is also known by the name Жан Сорель.
Career overview
Jean Sorel is a French actor born on September 25, 1934, in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He has worked in various film industries, including French, Italian, and Spanish cinema. Sorel has collaborated with notable directors such as Luis Buñuel and Luchino Visconti.
In addition to his work in film, Jean Sorel has also appeared in television productions since 1980. He has a long list of known credits, with a total of 84 entries. Sorel's acting career spans multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Jean Sorel is married to Italian actress Anna-Maria Ferrero. He has been involved in several notable film projects, including "The Leopard," "The Milky Way," and "The Four Days of Naples." These films demonstrate Sorel's ability to adapt to different roles and collaborate with prominent directors in the industry.
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Full Filmography
84 titles- The Next trip (2023) as Richard
- Pareil pas pareil (2017) as Himself
- Strange Birds (2017) as Georges
- The Origin of Violence (2016) as Charles Wagner (2014)
- Marcello Mastroianni, latin lover (2015) as Self
- Marcello Mastroianni, the Ideal Italian (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Una Buona Stagione (2014) as Michele Masci
- Enrico Lucherini - Ne ho fatte di tutti i colori (2014) as Self
- Giovanna Cau - Diversamente giovane (2011) as Self
- L'ultimo Pulcinella (2009) as Jean Paul
- Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1 (2008) as Self
- Shedding the Skin (2005) as Self
- I colori della vita (2005)
- À nous deux la vie (1998) as David
- Mamma per Caso (1997) as Giorgio
- Desert of Fire (1997) as Gustave Miller
- Desert of Fire (1997) as Gustave Miller
- Fils unique (1995)
- Les Yeux d'Hélène (1994) as Vincent
- Speaking of the Devil (1991) as Holy Brother
- Millions (1991) as Leo Ferretti
- Casablanca Express (1989) as Major Valmore
- Rosa la rose, fille publique (1986) as Gilbert
- Il burbero (1986) as Giulio Machiavelli
- Family Business (1986) as Enrico
- L'Herbe rouge (1985) as Wolf
- Bonnie and Clyde Italian Style (1983) as Capitano dei Carabinieri
- Aspern (1982) as Jean Decaux
- Aimée (1981) as Pierre Ménard
- The Wings of the Dove (1981) as Lukirsh
- Break of Day (1980) as Vial
- The Bronte Sisters (1979) as Leyland
- Der Mann im Schilf (1978) as Robert
- Closet Children (1977) as Berlu
- Death Haunts Monica (1976) as Federico
- Cinéma 16 Une vieille maîtresse (1975)
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
- La profanazione (1974)
- The Day of the Jackal (1973) as Jean Bastien-Thiry
- Trader Horn (1973) as Emil DuMond
- Murder in a Blue World (1973) as Victor Sender
- The Great Kidnapping (1973) as Alosi
- One Billion for a Blonde (1972) as Teniente Barney Holmes
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- A Lizard in a Woman's Skin (1971) as Frank Hammond
- The Double (1971) as Giovanni
- Short Night of Glass Dolls (1971) as Gregory Moore
- In the Eye of the Hurricane (1971) as Paul
- A Quiet Place to Kill (1970) as Maurice Sauvage
- Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It (1970) as Cesare Merlo
- Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Fifth Floor Neighbour (1970) as Pedro Andreu
- A Rather Complicated Girl (1969) as Alberto
- One on Top of the Other (1969) as Dr. George Dumurrier
- L'amica (1969) as Franco Raimondi
- Adélaïde (1968) as Frédéric Cornault
- The Sweet Body of Deborah (1968) as Marcel
- Love Problems (1968) as Giorgio
- The Protagonists (1968) as Roberto
- Belle de Jour (1967) as Pierre Serizy
- Kill Me Quick, I'm Cold (1967) as Franco
- The Queens (1966) as Luigi ("Fata Elena")
- The Man Who Laughs (1966) as Angelo Bello / Astorre Manfredi
- Sandra (1965) as Gianni Wald-Luzzati
- The Dolls (1965) as Vincenzo (segment "Monsignor Cupido")
- Made in Italy (1965) as Orlando (segment "3 'La Donna', episode 3")
- Weekend, Italian Style (1965) as Sergio
- All About Loving (1964) as Antoine
- Circle of Love (1964) as The Count
- Amori pericolosi (1964) as The legionnaire (segment "La ronda")
- Germinal (1963) as Étienne Lantier
- Highway Pick-Up (1963) as Paul Genest
- Un marito in condominio (1963) as Renato
- Hypnosis (1962)
- Disorder (1962) as Andrea
- The Four Days of Naples (1962) as Livornese
- Adorable Julia (1962) as Tom Fennel
- A View from the Bridge (1962) as Rodolpho Paccia
- Amelie or The Time to Love (1961) as Alain
- Long Live Henry IV... Long Live Love! (1961) as Prince of Condé
- Gold of Rome (1961) as Massimo
- Les Lionceaux (1960) as Patrice
- From a Roman Balcony (1960) as Davide Saraceno
- Sweet Deceptions (1960) as Renato
- I Spit on Your Grave (1959) as Elmer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jean Sorel best known for?
Jean Sorel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Unholy (1988), A Pistol for Ringo (1965), The Bronte Sisters (1979), Spécial cinéma (1974).
When and where was Jean Sorel born?
Jean Sorel was born on September 25, 1934 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
How many credits does Jean Sorel have?
Jean Sorel has accumulated over 84 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2023.
What is Jean Sorel's background in cinema and television?
Jean Sorel is a French actor born on September 25, 1934, in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He has worked in various film industries, including French, Italian, and Spanish cinema, collaborating with notable directors such as Luis Buñuel and Luchino Visconti. Sorel has appeared in numerous films and has a signific...
Jean Sorel by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self — aged about 39
- The Day of the Jackal (1973) as Jean Bastien-Thiry — aged about 38
- Belle de Jour (1967) as Pierre Serizy — aged about 32
- Sandra (1965) as Gianni Wald-Luzzati — aged about 30
- A Quiet Place to Kill (1970) as Maurice Sauvage — aged about 35
- From a Roman Balcony (1960) as Davide Saraceno — aged about 25
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