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Jo Dest

Known For
Acting
Active Years
1945–1954 (10 Years)
Total Credits
22 credits in database
Acting 22 credits
22
Total Credits
1945–1954
10 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jo Dest works in acting. Archytele tracks 22 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Wages of Fear

as Hans Smerloff
Film

The Glass Castle

as Un assesseur
Film

Full House

as (uncredited)
Film

Poison Ivy

as Harley Chase - l'américain ruiné
Film

Mr. Orchid

as German Colonel Müller (uncredited)
Film

Stain on the Snow

as German
Film

Farewell Mister Grock

as German Traveler (uncredited)
Film

Good Lord Without Confession

as Weber
Film

A Friend Will Come Tonight

as Un allemand (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Pierre Duncan 2 shared titles
Germaine Stainval 2 shared titles
Yves Montand 1 shared title
Charles Vanel 1 shared title
Peter van Eyck 1 shared title
Folco Lulli 1 shared title
Véra Clouzot 1 shared title
Antonio Centa 1 shared title
Darío Moreno 1 shared title
William Tubbs 1 shared title

Career timeline

Flesh and the WomanStain on the SnowThe Contessa's Secret
The Wages of FearPoison IvyGood Lord Without Confession
Full House
Rue des Saussaies
The Glass CastleFarewell Mister GrockThe Big Meeting
Return to LifeMission in TangierFiremen's Ball
Man to Men
The DamnedThe Sharks of GibraltarSky Battalion
Behind These WallsMr. OrchidA Friend Will Come Tonight
Resistance

Full Filmography

22 titles
  • The Wages of Fear (1953) as Hans Smerloff
  • The Glass Castle (1950) as Un assesseur
  • Full House (1952) as (uncredited)
  • The Damned (1947) as Forster
  • Return to Life (1949) as German (segment "Le retour de Jean")
  • Poison Ivy (1953) as Harley Chase - l'américain ruiné
  • Behind These Walls (1946) as German policeman (uncredited)
  • The Sharks of Gibraltar (1947) as William Jones
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  • Flesh and the Woman (1954) as Karl, boss of the bistro
  • Mr. Orchid (1946) as German Colonel Müller (uncredited)
  • Man to Men (1948) as Hospital director (uncredited)
  • Stain on the Snow (1954) as German
  • Farewell Mister Grock (1950) as German Traveler (uncredited)
  • The Contessa's Secret (1954) as Léopold - le grand-duc de Toscane
  • Good Lord Without Confession (1953) as Weber
  • Rue des Saussaies (1951) as Policeman
  • A Friend Will Come Tonight (1946) as Un allemand (uncredited)
  • Sky Battalion (1947) as (uncredited)
  • The Big Meeting (1950) as Von Stoffel
  • Resistance (1945)
  • Mission in Tangier (1949) as Von Kloster, head of the German agents
  • Firemen's Ball (1949) as Dr. Frantz

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jo Dest best known for?

Jo Dest is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Wages of Fear (1953), The Glass Castle (1950), Full House (1952), Poison Ivy (1953).

How many credits does Jo Dest have?

Jo Dest has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1945 to 1954.

What is Jo Dest's background in cinema and television?

Jo Dest is known for The Wages of Fear (1953), The Damned (1947) and Flesh and the Woman (1954).

Jo Dest by the numbers

22credits
22films
0TV series
1945–1954active years

Full filmography (22)

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