Portrait of Jacques Villeret

Jacques Villeret

Bio: Jacques Villeret (6 February 1951 – 28 January 2005) was a French actor, best known internationally for his role as François Pignon in the comedy Le Dîner de Cons. During his career, he earned many awards including the prestigious medal and title of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
Born: Tue, Feb 06 1951
Birthplace: Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France

Death: Fri, Jan 28 2005
Jacques Villeret is 53 years old
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Poster of L'Âge d'or de la pub
L'Âge d'or de la pub
Jacques Villeret would have been no older than 53 in L'Âge d'or de la pub as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 2023
Poster of La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président
La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président
Jacques Villeret would have been no older than 53 in La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 2022
Poster of La Folle Histoire de François Pignon - De La chèvre au Dîner de cons
La Folle Histoire de François Pignon - De La chèvre au Dîner de cons
Jacques Villeret would have been no older than 53 in La Folle Histoire de François Pignon - De La chèvre au Dîner de cons as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 2015
Poster of The Do-Gooders
The Do-Gooders
Jacques Villeret would have been no older than 53 in The Do-Gooders as 'lucien'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 2005
Poster of Grey Souls
Grey Souls
Jacques Villeret would have been no older than 53 in Grey Souls as 'Le juge Mierck'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 2005
Poster of The Antidote
The Antidote
Jacques Villeret would have been no older than 53 in The Antidote as 'André Morin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 2005
Poster of Iznogoud
Iznogoud
Jacques Villeret was 53 in Iznogoud as 'Haroun El Poussah'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 2005
Poster of Viper in the Fist
Viper in the Fist
Jacques Villeret was 53 in Viper in the Fist as 'Jacques Rézeau'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 2004
Poster of Malabar Princess
Malabar Princess
Jacques Villeret was 53 in Malabar Princess as 'Gaspard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 2004
Poster of Le Furet
Le Furet
Jacques Villeret was 52 in Le Furet as 'le Furet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 2003
Poster of Strange Gardens
Strange Gardens
Jacques Villeret was 52 in Strange Gardens as 'Jacques Pouzay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 2003
Poster of One Way Ticket
One Way Ticket
Jacques Villeret was 50 in One Way Ticket as 'Jean-Pierre'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 2001
Poster of A Crime in Paradise
A Crime in Paradise
Jacques Villeret was 50 in A Crime in Paradise as 'Jojo Braconnier'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 2001
Poster of Actors
Actors
Jacques Villeret was 49 in Actors as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 2000
Poster of The Children of the Marshland
The Children of the Marshland
Jacques Villeret was 48 in The Children of the Marshland as 'Henri Pignol, aka Riton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1999
Poster of Mookie
Mookie
Jacques Villeret was 47 in Mookie as 'Frère Benoît'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1998
Poster of The Dinner Game
The Dinner Game
Jacques Villeret was 47 in The Dinner Game as 'François Pignon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1998
Poster of Le Dernier Été
Le Dernier Été
Jacques Villeret was 46 in Le Dernier Été as 'Georges Mandel'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1997
Poster of Georges Dandin de Molière
Georges Dandin de Molière
Jacques Villeret was 46 in Georges Dandin de Molière as 'Georges Dandin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1997
Poster of Golden Boy
Golden Boy
Jacques Villeret was 45 in Golden Boy as 'Antoine Bonvoisin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Wacko
Wacko
Jacques Villeret was 43 in Wacko as 'Le pompiste'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1994
Poster of The Drummer of Ravel's Boléro
The Drummer of Ravel's Boléro
Jacques Villeret was 41 in The Drummer of Ravel's Boléro as 'Le batteur'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1992
Poster of The Son of the Mekong
The Son of the Mekong
Jacques Villeret was 41 in The Son of the Mekong as 'Durieux'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1992
Poster of Le bal des Casse-pieds
Le bal des Casse-pieds
Jacques Villeret was 41 in Le bal des Casse-pieds as 'Jérôme, le présentateur de la météo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 1992
Poster of 588 rue Paradis
588 rue Paradis
Jacques Villeret was 40 in 588 rue Paradis as 'Alexandre Pagès'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 1992
Poster of The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish
Jacques Villeret was 40 in The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish as 'Lingerie Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1991
Poster of The Professional Secrets of Dr. Apfelgluck
The Professional Secrets of Dr. Apfelgluck
Jacques Villeret was 40 in The Professional Secrets of Dr. Apfelgluck as 'Martineau'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 1991
Poster of Three Years
Three Years
Jacques Villeret was 39 in Three Years as 'Alexandre Guillermen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1990
Poster of Un fil à la patte
Un fil à la patte
Jacques Villeret was 38 in Un fil à la patte as 'Bouzin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 1989
Poster of La Petite Amie
La Petite Amie
Jacques Villeret was 37 in La Petite Amie as 'Guillaume Bertin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1988
Poster of Nailcruncher
Nailcruncher
Jacques Villeret was 37 in Nailcruncher as 'Salomon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 1988
Poster of Keep Your Right Up
Keep Your Right Up
Jacques Villeret was 36 in Keep Your Right Up as 'Individual'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 1987
Poster of L'été en pente douce
L'été en pente douce
Jacques Villeret was 36 in L'été en pente douce as 'Maurice Leheurt aka Mo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1987
Poster of Last Summer in Tangiers
Last Summer in Tangiers
Jacques Villeret was 36 in Last Summer in Tangiers as 'Marcus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1987
Poster of C'est encore mieux l'après-midi
C'est encore mieux l'après-midi
Jacques Villeret was 36 in C'est encore mieux l'après-midi as 'Georges Pigier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1987
Poster of The Joint Brothers
The Joint Brothers
Jacques Villeret was 35 in The Joint Brothers as 'Momo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 1986
Poster of Black Mic Mac
Black Mic Mac
Jacques Villeret was 35 in Black Mic Mac as 'Michel Le Gorgues'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 23 1986
Poster of Les Folles Années du Twist
Les Folles Années du Twist
Jacques Villeret was 35 in Les Folles Années du Twist as 'M'sieur John Wayne'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1986
Poster of La Galette du roi
La Galette du roi
Jacques Villeret was 34 in La Galette du roi as 'Utte de Danemark'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1986
Poster of Hold-up
Hold-up
Jacques Villeret was 34 in Hold-up as 'Jeremie Blanchet, taxi driver'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1985
Poster of Drôle de samedi
Drôle de samedi
Jacques Villeret was 34 in Drôle de samedi as 'Maurice, the butcher'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1985
Poster of Dialogue de sourds
Dialogue de sourds
Jacques Villeret was 33 in Dialogue de sourds as 'The blind'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Vultures
The Vultures
Jacques Villeret was 33 in The Vultures as 'Brigadier Béral'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1984
Poster of Waiter!
Waiter!
Jacques Villeret was 32 in Waiter! as 'Gilbert, Alex's friend'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1983
Poster of Gramps Is in the Resistance
Gramps Is in the Resistance
Jacques Villeret was 32 in Gramps Is in the Resistance as 'Maréchal Ludwig von Apfelstrudel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1983
Poster of Move Along, There Is Nothing to See!
Move Along, There Is Nothing to See!
Jacques Villeret was 32 in Move Along, There Is Nothing to See! as 'Pelissier'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 1983
Poster of Effraction
Effraction
Jacques Villeret was 32 in Effraction as 'Valentin Tralande, truand violent'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1983
Poster of Danton
Danton
Jacques Villeret was 31 in Danton as 'François-Joseph Westermann'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 1983
Poster of Edith and Marcel
Edith and Marcel
Jacques Villeret was 31 in Edith and Marcel as 'Jacques Barbier'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of The Big Brother
The Big Brother
Jacques Villeret was 31 in The Big Brother as 'Inspecteur Coleau'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 1982
Poster of The Cabbage Soup
The Cabbage Soup
Jacques Villeret was 30 in The Cabbage Soup as 'L'Oxien (La Denrée)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1981
Poster of Bolero: Dance of Life
Bolero: Dance of Life
Jacques Villeret was 30 in Bolero: Dance of Life as 'Jacques'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1981
Poster of Malevil
Malevil
Jacques Villeret was 30 in Malevil as 'Momo'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1981
Poster of Out of Whack
Out of Whack
Jacques Villeret was 28 in Out of Whack as 'Henri Fisserman / Paul Flantier / Bouli / Dr. Delomien, ...'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1979
Poster of Dumb But Disciplined
Dumb But Disciplined
Jacques Villeret was 28 in Dumb But Disciplined as 'Jacques Cardot'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 21 1979
Poster of Us Two
Us Two
Jacques Villeret was 28 in Us Two as 'Tonton Musique'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1979
Poster of Heart to Heart
Heart to Heart
Jacques Villeret was 27 in Heart to Heart as 'Sitting student'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1979
Poster of Mountain Pass
Mountain Pass
Jacques Villeret was 27 in Mountain Pass as 'Georges'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1978
Poster of Mon premier amour
Mon premier amour
Jacques Villeret was 27 in Mon premier amour as 'Jacques Labrousse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 1978
Poster of Robert et Robert
Robert et Robert
Jacques Villeret was 27 in Robert et Robert as 'Robert Villiers'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 1978
Poster of Un Balcon en forêt
Un Balcon en forêt
Jacques Villeret was 27 in Un Balcon en forêt as 'Gourcuff'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 16 1978
Poster of Le Rabat-joie
Le Rabat-joie
Jacques Villeret was 26 in Le Rabat-joie as 'Léon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Another Man, Another Chance
Another Man, Another Chance
Jacques Villeret was 26 in Another Man, Another Chance as 'Customer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of Nono Nénesse
Nono Nénesse
Jacques Villeret was 25 in Nono Nénesse as 'Nono'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1976
Poster of The Castaways of Turtle Island
The Castaways of Turtle Island
Jacques Villeret was 25 in The Castaways of Turtle Island as 'Petit Nono'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1976
Poster of A Second Chance
A Second Chance
Jacques Villeret was 25 in A Second Chance as 'L'agent immobilier'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1976
Poster of The Good and the Bad
The Good and the Bad
Jacques Villeret was 24 in The Good and the Bad as 'Jacques'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 1976
Poster of The Common Man
The Common Man
Jacques Villeret was 24 in The Common Man as 'Gérald'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1975
Poster of Serious as Pleasure
Serious as Pleasure
Jacques Villeret was 23 in Serious as Pleasure as 'Le gendarme'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1975
Poster of The Mouth Agape
The Mouth Agape
Jacques Villeret was 23 in The Mouth Agape as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 08 1974
Poster of Un amour de pluie
Un amour de pluie
Jacques Villeret was 22 in Un amour de pluie as 'Guillaume'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1974
Poster of Nothing to Report
Nothing to Report
Jacques Villeret was 22 in Nothing to Report as 'Soldat Girot'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1973
Poster of Detective Story
Detective Story
Jacques Villeret was 21 in Detective Story as 'Le photographe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 1972

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Jacques Villeret would have been no older than 53 in Il était une fois Champs-Élysées as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 21 2022
Poster of Vivement dimanche
Vivement dimanche
Jacques Villeret was 47+ in Vivement dimanche as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1998
Poster of Nulle part ailleurs
Nulle part ailleurs
Jacques Villeret was 36+ in Nulle part ailleurs as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1987
Poster of Matin Bonheur
Matin Bonheur
Jacques Villeret was 36+ in Matin Bonheur as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 14 1987
Poster of Merci Bernard
Merci Bernard
Jacques Villeret was 31+ in Merci Bernard
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 04 1982
Poster of Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
Jacques Villeret was 30+ in Champs-Elysées as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of Numéro un
Numéro un
Jacques Villeret was 24+ in Numéro un as 'Self, Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 05 1975
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Jacques Villeret was 23+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of Midi Première
Midi Première
Jacques Villeret was 23+ in Midi Première as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 1975
Poster of Spécial cinéma
Spécial cinéma
Jacques Villeret was 23+ in Spécial cinéma as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1974
Poster of Le Grand Échiquier
Le Grand Échiquier
Jacques Villeret was 20+ in Le Grand Échiquier as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1972
Poster of Discorama
Discorama
Jacques Villeret was 7+ in Discorama as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 1959