Portrait of Jess Hahn

Jess Hahn

Bio: Jess Hahn's career is a bit of an oddity, being one of very few American actors to establish himself in French cinema in the early 1960's. He acted exclusively in French productions for the duration of his career with the exception of the Marlon Brando vehicle "The Night of the Following Day" in 1968, which was filmed in France
Born: Sat, Oct 29 1921
Birthplace: Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

Death: Mon, Jun 29 1998
Jess Hahn is 76 years old
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Poster of Overdose
Overdose
Jess Hahn was 68 in Overdose as 'Le docteur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of La Galette du roi
La Galette du roi
Jess Hahn was 64 in La Galette du roi as 'Morrisson - TV Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1986
Poster of How Did You Get In? We Didn't See You Leave
How Did You Get In? We Didn't See You Leave
Jess Hahn was 63 in How Did You Get In? We Didn't See You Leave
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 18 1984
Poster of White Fire
White Fire
Jess Hahn was 62 in White Fire as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1984
Poster of The Innocents Abroad
The Innocents Abroad
Jess Hahn was 61 in The Innocents Abroad
Movie Released: Thu, May 12 1983
Poster of Teheran '43
Teheran '43
Jess Hahn was 59 in Teheran '43 as 'terrorist on airplane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1981
Poster of Treize
Treize
Jess Hahn was 59 in Treize as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 14 1981
Poster of Mama Dracula
Mama Dracula
Jess Hahn was 59 in Mama Dracula as 'The Superintendent'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1980
Poster of Johnny West
Johnny West
Jess Hahn was 55 in Johnny West as 'Manager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1977
Poster of The Man from Chicago
The Man from Chicago
Jess Hahn was 53 in The Man from Chicago as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1975
Poster of Les Rosenberg ne doivent pas mourir
Les Rosenberg ne doivent pas mourir
Jess Hahn was 53 in Les Rosenberg ne doivent pas mourir
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1975
Poster of No Pockets in a Shroud
No Pockets in a Shroud
Jess Hahn was 52 in No Pockets in a Shroud as 'Walter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1974
Poster of Three Tough Guys
Three Tough Guys
Jess Hahn was 52 in Three Tough Guys as 'The Bartender'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1974
Poster of Mean Frank and Crazy Tony
Mean Frank and Crazy Tony
Jess Hahn was 52 in Mean Frank and Crazy Tony as 'Jeannot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1973
Poster of The Mysterious Island
The Mysterious Island
Jess Hahn was 51 in The Mysterious Island as 'Bonaventure Pencroft'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1973
Poster of The Grand Duel
The Grand Duel
Jess Hahn was 51 in The Grand Duel as 'Bighorse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1972
Poster of The Sicilian Connection
The Sicilian Connection
Jess Hahn was 51 in The Sicilian Connection as 'Sacha'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1972
Poster of Sexy Sinners
Sexy Sinners
Jess Hahn was 50 in Sexy Sinners as 'Prior (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1972
Poster of The Artless One
The Artless One
Jess Hahn was 50 in The Artless One
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1972
Poster of Bad Man's River
Bad Man's River
Jess Hahn was 50 in Bad Man's River as 'Tom Odie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1971
Poster of Rum Runners
Rum Runners
Jess Hahn was 49 in Rum Runners as 'Piet aka "Big Dutch"'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 1971
Poster of Supergirl
Supergirl
Jess Hahn was 49 in Supergirl as 'Polonsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1971
Poster of Die Sonne angreifen
Die Sonne angreifen
Jess Hahn was 49 in Die Sonne angreifen as 'Hippolit'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 10 1971
Poster of Troubleshooters
Troubleshooters
Jess Hahn was 49 in Troubleshooters as 'Kongo, La brute américaine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1971
Poster of Atlantic Wall
Atlantic Wall
Jess Hahn was 48 in Atlantic Wall as 'Un colonel Britannique'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1970
Poster of Docteur Caraïbes
Docteur Caraïbes
Jess Hahn was 48 in Docteur Caraïbes
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1970
Poster of The Novices
The Novices
Jess Hahn was 48 in The Novices as 'L'Américain'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1970
Poster of The Comeuppance
The Comeuppance
Jess Hahn was 48 in The Comeuppance as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1970
Poster of L'Amour des 4 colonels
L'Amour des 4 colonels
Jess Hahn was 48 in L'Amour des 4 colonels as 'Wesley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1969
Poster of The Night of the Following Day
The Night of the Following Day
Jess Hahn was 47 in The Night of the Following Day as 'Friendly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1969
Poster of Fuller Report, Base Stockholm
Fuller Report, Base Stockholm
Jess Hahn was 46 in Fuller Report, Base Stockholm as 'Eddy Bennet'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1968
Poster of The Woman Is a Stranger
The Woman Is a Stranger
Jess Hahn was 46 in The Woman Is a Stranger as 'Floyd Delaney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 17 1968
Poster of Rita the Field Marshal
Rita the Field Marshal
Jess Hahn was 46 in Rita the Field Marshal as 'Major Bill Hocks'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1967
Poster of Million Dollar Man
Million Dollar Man
Jess Hahn was 45 in Million Dollar Man as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1967
Poster of Your Turn to Die
Your Turn to Die
Jess Hahn was 45 in Your Turn to Die as 'Boris'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Triple Cross
Triple Cross
Jess Hahn was 45 in Triple Cross as 'Commander Braid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1966
Poster of The Saint Lies in Wait
The Saint Lies in Wait
Jess Hahn was 44 in The Saint Lies in Wait as 'Hoppy Uniatz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1966
Poster of The Postman Goes to War
The Postman Goes to War
Jess Hahn was 44 in The Postman Goes to War as 'Jess Parker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 1966
Poster of Secret Agent Super Dragon
Secret Agent Super Dragon
Jess Hahn was 44 in Secret Agent Super Dragon as 'Baby Face'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1966
Poster of The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen
The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen
Jess Hahn was 44 in The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen as 'Fêtard, le milliardaire noctambule'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1966
Poster of Up to His Ears
Up to His Ears
Jess Hahn was 44 in Up to His Ears as 'Cornelius'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1965
Poster of The Wise Guys
The Wise Guys
Jess Hahn was 43 in The Wise Guys as 'Calderon aka "Nénesse"'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1965
Poster of What's New Pussycat?
What's New Pussycat?
Jess Hahn was 43 in What's New Pussycat? as 'Peter Werner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 1965
Poster of How Not to Rob a Department Store
How Not to Rob a Department Store
Jess Hahn was 43 in How Not to Rob a Department Store as 'Palmoni (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1965
Poster of Les Gorilles
Les Gorilles
Jess Hahn was 43 in Les Gorilles as 'Boris Alexis Alexevich, the make-up artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1964
Poster of The Great Spy Chase
The Great Spy Chase
Jess Hahn was 43 in The Great Spy Chase as 'Commodore O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1964
Poster of Topkapi
Topkapi
Jess Hahn was 42 in Topkapi as 'Hans'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of Que personne ne sorte
Que personne ne sorte
Jess Hahn was 42 in Que personne ne sorte as 'Bugsy Weis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1964
Poster of A Blonde Like That
A Blonde Like That
Jess Hahn was 41 in A Blonde Like That as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1963
Poster of The Trial
The Trial
Jess Hahn was 41 in The Trial as 'Assistant Inspector #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1962
Poster of Mandrin
Mandrin
Jess Hahn was 41 in Mandrin as 'Bertrand, 'le braco''.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1962
Poster of My Uncle from Texas
My Uncle from Texas
Jess Hahn was 40 in My Uncle from Texas as 'Brad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1962
Poster of Sign of the Lion
Sign of the Lion
Jess Hahn was 40 in Sign of the Lion as 'Pierre Wesselrin'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1962
Poster of Cartouche
Cartouche
Jess Hahn was 40 in Cartouche as 'La Douceur'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1962
Poster of Dynamite Jack
Dynamite Jack
Jess Hahn was 40 in Dynamite Jack as 'Sergeant Bob'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1961
Poster of Sahara on Fire
Sahara on Fire
Jess Hahn was 39 in Sahara on Fire as 'Jeff Gordon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 18 1961
Poster of Gorilla's Waltz
Gorilla's Waltz
Jess Hahn was 37 in Gorilla's Waltz as 'Ted the Hook'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1959
Poster of Tonight We Kill
Tonight We Kill
Jess Hahn was 37 in Tonight We Kill as 'Dave, Larry's friend'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1959
Poster of The Tiger Attacks
The Tiger Attacks
Jess Hahn was 37 in The Tiger Attacks as 'Donan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 1959
Poster of Time Bomb
Time Bomb
Jess Hahn was 37 in Time Bomb as 'Le marin blessé'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1959
Poster of A Woman Like Satan
A Woman Like Satan
Jess Hahn was 37 in A Woman Like Satan as 'Sidney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1958
Poster of The Sicilian
The Sicilian
Jess Hahn was 37 in The Sicilian as 'Raffles'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1958
Poster of The Desert of Pigalle
The Desert of Pigalle
Jess Hahn was 36 in The Desert of Pigalle as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1958
Poster of Honey, Scare Me
Honey, Scare Me
Jess Hahn was 36 in Honey, Scare Me as 'Chris Craft, the American spy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1958
Poster of Nathalie
Nathalie
Jess Hahn was 36 in Nathalie as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1957
Poster of The Tricyclist
The Tricyclist
Jess Hahn was 36 in The Tricyclist as 'Daniel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1957
Poster of When a Woman Meddles
When a Woman Meddles
Jess Hahn was 36 in When a Woman Meddles as ''La Couture''.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1957
Poster of The Happy Road
The Happy Road
Jess Hahn was 35 in The Happy Road as 'MP Sgt. Morgan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1957
Poster of Let's Be Daring, Madame
Let's Be Daring, Madame
Jess Hahn was 35 in Let's Be Daring, Madame as 'Edward Butterfield dit 'Eddy''.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1957
Poster of The Vintage
The Vintage
Jess Hahn was 35 in The Vintage as 'André Morel (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 08 1957
Poster of To Catch a Spy
To Catch a Spy
Jess Hahn was 35 in To Catch a Spy as 'Kalpannen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1957
Poster of Le colonel est de la revue
Le colonel est de la revue
Jess Hahn was 35 in Le colonel est de la revue as 'Jess'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1957
Poster of The Flea in the Ear
The Flea in the Ear
Jess Hahn was 34 in The Flea in the Ear as 'Rugby'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 22 1956
Poster of The Lebanese Mission
The Lebanese Mission
Jess Hahn was 34 in The Lebanese Mission as 'Le valet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1956
Poster of Fernand cow-boy
Fernand cow-boy
Jess Hahn was 34 in Fernand cow-boy as 'Jim Mariane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1956
Poster of Meeting in Paris
Meeting in Paris
Jess Hahn was 34 in Meeting in Paris as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1956
Poster of The Best Part
The Best Part
Jess Hahn was 34 in The Best Part as 'Karl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1955
Poster of La Madelon
La Madelon
Jess Hahn was 34 in La Madelon
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1955
Poster of Tant qu'il y aura des femmes
Tant qu'il y aura des femmes
Jess Hahn was 33 in Tant qu'il y aura des femmes
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of Girl on the Third Floor
Girl on the Third Floor
Jess Hahn was 33 in Girl on the Third Floor as 'L'Américain (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 02 1955
Poster of Give 'em Hell
Give 'em Hell
Jess Hahn was 33 in Give 'em Hell as 'American sailor in 'Paradise' (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1955
Poster of The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne
The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne
Jess Hahn was 32 in The Pirates of the Bois du Bologne as 'le capitaine du bar'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1954
Poster of Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy
Jess Hahn was 31 in Poison Ivy as 'Le marin-geôlier'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 26 1953
Poster of Deux de l'escadrille
Deux de l'escadrille
Jess Hahn was 31 in Deux de l'escadrille
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1953

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 Les 400 Coups de Virginie
Les 400 Coups de Virginie
Jess Hahn was 58+ in Les 400 Coups de Virginie as 'Humphrey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 22 1979
Poster of Mysterious Island
Mysterious Island
Jess Hahn was 52+ in Mysterious Island as 'Bonaventure Pencroft'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 17 1973
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Jess Hahn was 49+ in Great Performances as 'Blucher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of At Theatre Tonight
At Theatre Tonight
Jess Hahn was 44+ in At Theatre Tonight as 'Ogden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 21 1966
Poster of Les Cinq Dernières Minutes
Les Cinq Dernières Minutes
Jess Hahn was 36+ in Les Cinq Dernières Minutes as 'Jess Campbell, Norman Carey, Jeff, L'ami de Gaucher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1958