Jacques Charon

Acting

Jacques Charon

Born February 27, 1920 · Paris, France

Died October 15, 1975 · aged 55

Jacques Charon (27 February 1920 – 15 October 1975) was a French actor and film director. Born in Paris, Charon trained at the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique (CNSAD) and made his début at the Comédie-Française in 1941. During his time there which lasted until his death, he played over 150 roles in the classical and modern repertoire. Charon directed the 1968 feature film A Fle…

Known For

The DreadfulThe Dreadful · 1959
The Dreadful
4.01959
MovieComedy
César Dandieu is an honest cashier in an oil company, and Fernand Mouchette an absent-minded inventor. The latter comes to propose a new type of carburetor to the company when César has to hand in the day's takings to his superior.
Adieu BertheAdieu Berthe · 1970
Adieu Berthe
1970
MovieComedy
The TurkeyThe Turkey · 1951
The Turkey
7.11951
MovieComedy
Paris at the Belle Epoque. Monsieur de Pontagnac, a perfect honest man, loves pretty women too much and that plays him many tricks. What need does he have to follow the pretty Lucienne Vatelin, home, to find himself in the presence of the husband, the notary Vatelin, who is part of his circle? From there, many characters will meet, avoid each other, find each other. Adultery, domestic scenes and reconciliation will be their lot.
The Red InnThe Red Inn · 1951
The Red Inn
6.81951
MovieComedyCrime
A group of travelers, including a monk, stay in a lonely inn in the mountains. The host confesses the monk his habit of serving poisoned soup to the guests, to rob their possessions and to bury them in the backyard.
The Novice LoversThe Novice Lovers · 1973
The Novice Lovers
1.01973
MovieComedy
La factureLa facture · 1976
La facture
5.81976
MovieComedy
Noëlle is a woman who succeeds in everything. In addition, she is blessed with incredible luck. But one day, she questions herself, convinced one day to pay the bill. So, to be unhappy, she dismisses one of her friends ... Filmed at the Édouard VII Theater in Paris.
Would-Be GentlemanWould-Be Gentleman · 1958
Would-Be Gentleman
8.51958
MovieDramaComedy
M. Jourdain is a cloth merchant who wants to become a gentleman, learning dance, music, fencing and philosophy. Mme Jourdain is worried about Dorante's expenses and prefers her daughter Lucile to marry Cléonte. The two young men's servants use subterfuge to get M. Jourdain to accept Cléonte as son-in-law. They fake the arrival of the Grand Turk's son in Paris, and, in an Oriental ballet, confer upon M. Jourdain the title of Mammamouchi, his daughter marrying the son of the Grand Turk, who is none other than Cléonte in disguise.
Cœur-sur-MerCœur-sur-Mer · 1951
Cœur-sur-Mer
5.51951
MovieComedy
Endive-Meunier, a prosperous silk dealer from Lyon has an affair with his secretary he tries hard to keep secret. One day, he nevertheless accepts to accompany her to the seaside resort of Coeur-sur-Mer. Unfortunately for him, once there, he finds himself in the presence of Claudius Paquito, the popular barman of a fashionable club. The trouble is that the man is no other than one of his former employees he once fired for insolence...

Movies

The DreadfulThe Dreadful · 1959
The Dreadful
4.01959
MovieComedy
César Dandieu is an honest cashier in an oil company, and Fernand Mouchette an absent-minded inventor. The latter comes to propose a new type of carburetor to the company when César has to hand in the day's takings to his superior.
Adieu BertheAdieu Berthe · 1970
Adieu Berthe
1970
MovieComedy
The TurkeyThe Turkey · 1951
The Turkey
7.11951
MovieComedy
Paris at the Belle Epoque. Monsieur de Pontagnac, a perfect honest man, loves pretty women too much and that plays him many tricks. What need does he have to follow the pretty Lucienne Vatelin, home, to find himself in the presence of the husband, the notary Vatelin, who is part of his circle? From there, many characters will meet, avoid each other, find each other. Adultery, domestic scenes and reconciliation will be their lot.
The Red InnThe Red Inn · 1951
The Red Inn
6.81951
MovieComedyCrime
A group of travelers, including a monk, stay in a lonely inn in the mountains. The host confesses the monk his habit of serving poisoned soup to the guests, to rob their possessions and to bury them in the backyard.
The Novice LoversThe Novice Lovers · 1973
The Novice Lovers
1.01973
MovieComedy
La factureLa facture · 1976
La facture
5.81976
MovieComedy
Noëlle is a woman who succeeds in everything. In addition, she is blessed with incredible luck. But one day, she questions herself, convinced one day to pay the bill. So, to be unhappy, she dismisses one of her friends ... Filmed at the Édouard VII Theater in Paris.
Would-Be GentlemanWould-Be Gentleman · 1958
Would-Be Gentleman
8.51958
MovieDramaComedy
M. Jourdain is a cloth merchant who wants to become a gentleman, learning dance, music, fencing and philosophy. Mme Jourdain is worried about Dorante's expenses and prefers her daughter Lucile to marry Cléonte. The two young men's servants use subterfuge to get M. Jourdain to accept Cléonte as son-in-law. They fake the arrival of the Grand Turk's son in Paris, and, in an Oriental ballet, confer upon M. Jourdain the title of Mammamouchi, his daughter marrying the son of the Grand Turk, who is none other than Cléonte in disguise.
Cœur-sur-MerCœur-sur-Mer · 1951
Cœur-sur-Mer
5.51951
MovieComedy
Endive-Meunier, a prosperous silk dealer from Lyon has an affair with his secretary he tries hard to keep secret. One day, he nevertheless accepts to accompany her to the seaside resort of Coeur-sur-Mer. Unfortunately for him, once there, he finds himself in the presence of Claudius Paquito, the popular barman of a fashionable club. The trouble is that the man is no other than one of his former employees he once fired for insolence...
TartuffeTartuffe · 1973
Tartuffe
9.01973
MovieDrama
A filmed version of Molière's play.
Le TartuffeLe Tartuffe · 1973
Le Tartuffe
1973
MovieComedy
How Do You Like My Sister?How Do You Like My Sister? · 1964
How Do You Like My Sister?
7.01964
MovieRomance
The brother of a delinquent schoolboy falls in love with his teacher and intrigues to make him reciprocate her love, and succeeds.
The Double BedThe Double Bed · 1965
The Double Bed
3.41965
MovieComedy
Various sketches centered on alcove stories.
J.A. Martin PhotographerJ.A. Martin Photographer · 1977
J.A. Martin Photographer
6.61977
MovieDrama
At the turn of the century, Rose-Aimée, the hard working wife of photographer J.A. Martin, decides to leave her children with an aunt to go with him on his annual tour of the Québec countryside. She hopes the intimacy will rekindle their marriage.
Le Sexe faibleLe Sexe faible · 1974
Le Sexe faible
9.01974
MovieComedy
Le Petit JacquesLe Petit Jacques · 1953
Le Petit Jacques
9.01953
MovieDrama
Noël Rambert is overwhelmed by fate. Marthe, his wife, has left him. His son, little Jacques, sickly and touching, has psychic gifts. Life is not a happy one. A crime is committed. Poor Rambert is unjustly suspected. A good-looking man convinces him to confess his guilt. In doing so, he secures his child's future. Resigned to everything, the sad Rambert is ready for the scaffold. The little medium brings the truth to light and Mme Mortal denounces her husband, Daniel Mortal, the man behind the despicable bargain, as the murderer. Happiness returns with a bang, as the repentant Marthe Rambert continues to watch over little Jacques during the ordeal.
CartoucheCartouche · 1962
Cartouche
6.31962
MovieAdventureComedy
In the 18th century, Louis de Bourguignon is working with the Malichot's gang, but their ways are too 'unethical' for him. He creates his own band, acting under the name of Cartouche, making audacious robberies of the rich people, and even distributing the takings with the poor. Thus, cartouche attracts the people's sympathies, Venus's love, and hate from the Police and Malichot... Cartouche can escape all the traps they set at him - except the entrapments of love. Eventually, he will be saved by a woman, at her own cost.
A Flea in Her EarA Flea in Her Ear · 1968
A Flea in Her Ear
6.51968
MovieComedy
Suspecting that her husband might be having an affair, a wife plots to catch him in the act.
Feu la mère de madameFeu la mère de madame · 1968
Feu la mère de madame
1968
MovieComedy
How to Succeed in LoveHow to Succeed in Love · 1962
How to Succeed in Love
4.01962
MovieComedy
Bernard, a young, serious publisher of religious books, finds himself embroiled in amusing and eventful adventures with Sophie, a wacky twist dancer. Having lost his own situation, he joins Editions du Soleil thanks to his friend Marcel's manuscript "Comment réussir en amour". Freed of his shyness, he succeeds brilliantly in his career; and having put to good use the teachings of the manuscript, Bernard ends up marrying Sophie. But he soon finds himself confronted by the impetuous young woman's fantasies.
The Scheming WomenThe Scheming Women · 1954
The Scheming Women
5.61954
MovieCrimeDrama
The renowned theatre manager, Paul Rémy, is accused by his general secretary Andrieux of having killed his partner. On the advice of his wife Mona, Paul goes into hiding in a psychiatric hospital to escape from the police. But Andrieux seduces Mona who then turns against her husband.
Le Petit PoucetLe Petit Poucet · 1954
Le Petit Poucet
1954
Movie
Le MisanthropeLe Misanthrope · 1971
Le Misanthrope
10.01971
Movie
In the French StyleIn the French Style · 1963
In the French Style
5.91963
MovieDramaRomance
A young American art student must decide whether to stay in Paris with her boyfriend or go back to the U.S. when her wealthy father arrives to bring her back.
Operation ThunderOperation Thunder · 1956
Operation Thunder
9.01956
MovieAdventureAction
The inhabitants of a small provincial town are requisitioned to take part in the French army's major maneuvers. A foreign spy takes advantage of these maneuvers to steal secret documents. The pursuit and capture of the spy and his accomplices are successfully carried out by all those taking part in the maneuvers.

TV Shows

Midi PremièreMidi Première · 1975
Midi Première
9.01975
Series
Midi Première is a French variety show presented by Danièle Gilbert, directed by Jacques Pierre and broadcast from January 6, 1975 until January 1, 1982 on TF1. The program was generally broadcast between 12:15 p.m. and 12:55 p.m., then giving way to the 1:00 p.m. TV news. However, the broadcast schedule could change, depending on the guests, and the setting where the recording of the program was shot. Certain performances by artists who have become cult like the one where Ringo jostles with a demonstrator in interpretation (1977), that of Dalida with the title There is always a song with the soundtrack that does not start, twice, at the right speed (1978), Claude François and his Clodettes, who, in the provinces, are unable to join "the set" in order to interpret his song, the latter being taken by the crowd of delirious fans (summer 1977) . The group Supertramp performed there with the title "Dreamer" on March 8, 1975.
Midi trenteMidi trente · 1972
Midi trente
6.01972
Series
Le Grand ÉchiquierLe Grand Échiquier · 1972
Le Grand Échiquier
8.01972
Series
Le Grand Échiquier is a French variety television program created and presented by Jacques Chancel. It aired at 8:30 pm on the first channel of the ORTF from January 12, 1972 to July 12, 1972, then on the second color channel of the ORTF from September 1972 to December 1974, and finally on Antenne 2 from January 1975 to December 21, 1989. The program returned to France 2 on December 20, 2018 and is hosted by Anne-Sophie Lapix.
À bout portantÀ bout portant · 1968
À bout portant
8.01968
SeriesDocumentary
La Comédie-FrançaiseLa Comédie-Française · 1952
La Comédie-Française
1952
SeriesComedyCrime
Si Perrault m'était contéSi Perrault m'était conté · 1966
Si Perrault m'était conté
8.51966
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy