Jean Gabin (17 May 1904 – 15 November 1976) was a French actor. Becoming one of France's most recognised actors in the 1930s, his acting career continued through the post-war period and also included a career as a singer. He was awarded the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival twice each.
Filmography Gabin is credited with the following appearances.
Year Title Role Director Notes1930 Everybody WinsMarcel GrivotHans Steinhoff, René PujolFrench-language version of Headfirst into HappinessMichel Du LacShort With Raymond Dandy Alternative title Ohé les valisesShort With Raymond Dandy Alternative title Les Lions1931MéphistoInspector Jacques MiralHenri DebainSerial film with four episodes With René Navarre Based on a novel by Arthur BernèdeThe Darling of ParisBobAugusto Genina All That's Not Worth LoveJean CordierJacques Tourneur GloriaRobert NourryHans Behrendt, Yvan NoéFrench-language version of Gloria For an Evening JeanJean Godard1932 LilacMartousseAnatole LitvakBased on a play by Tristan Bernard and Charles-Henry HirschFun in the BarracksFricotMaurice TourneurWith Fernandel and Raimu Based on a play by Georges CourtelineJoe GreerJean Daumery, (uncredited: Howard Hawks)French-language version of The Crowd RoarsThe Beautiful SailorThe CaptainHarry LachmanWith Madeleine Renaud and Pierre Blanchar Based on a play by Marcel AchardHappy HeartsCharlesHanns Schwarz, Max de VaucorbeilFrench-language version of Gypsies of the Night1933For an EveningJeanJean GodardShot 1931 The Star of ValenciaPedro SavedraSerge de PolignyWith Brigitte Helm French-language version of The Star of ValenciaGoodbye, Beautiful DaysPierre Lavernay Johannes Meyer, André BeuclerWith Brigitte Helm French-language version of Happy Days in AranjuezHigh and LowCharles BoullaG. W. PabstWith Michel Simon and Peter LorreThe TunnelAllan Mac AllanCurtis BernhardtWith Madeleine Renaud and Gustaf Gründgens French-language version of The Tunnel1934Maria ChapdelaineFrançois ParadisJulien DuvivierWith Madeleine Renaud and Jean-Pierre Aumont Adaptation of Louis Hémon's novel Maria Chapdelaine NBR Award 1935ZouzouJeanMarc AllégretWith Josephine Baker1935GolgothaPontius PilateJulien DuvivierWith Harry Baur and Edwige FeuillèreLa Bandera (Escape from Yesterday)Pierre Gilleth Julien DuvivierWith Annabella Adaptation of Pierre Mac Orlan's novel La BanderaGeorgesNicolas FarkasWith Annabella and Fernand Gravey French-language version of Variety1936They Were FiveJeannotJulien DuvivierWith Charles Vanel and Viviane RomanceThe Lower DepthsPepel WasskaJean RenoirWith Louis Jouvet Adaptation of Maxim Gorky's The Lower Depths Louis Delluc Prize 19371937Pépé le MokoPépé le MokoJulien DuvivierRemade twice in the US: Algiers (1938) and Casbah (1948)La Grande IllusionLieutenant MaréchalJean RenoirWith Erich von Stroheim, Pierre Fresnay and Marcel Dalio NBR Award 1938The MessengerNick DangeRaymond RouleauWith Jean-Pierre Aumont Based on a play by Henri BernsteinLady KillerLucien BourracheJean GrémillonAdaptation of a novel by André Beucler1938Port of ShadowsJeanMarcel CarnéWith Michèle Morgan, Michel Simon and Pierre Brasseur Based on a novel by Pierre Mac Orlan Louis Delluc Prize 1939La Bête humaine (The Human Beast)Jacques LantierJean RenoirWith Simone Simon Adaptation of Émile Zola's novel La Bête humaine1939Coral ReefsTrott LennartMaurice GleizeWith Michèle Morgan Adaptation of a novel by Jean MartetLe jour se lève (Daybreak)FrançoisMarcel CarnéWith Arletty and Jules Berry Remade in the US as The Long Night (1947) starring Henry Fonda1941Stormy WatersCaptain André LaurentJean GrémillonWith Michèle Morgan and Madeleine Renaud Adaptation of a novel by Roger Vercel1942MoontideBoboArchie MayoAmerican film With Ida Lupino and Claude Rains Adaptation of a novel by Willard Robertson1944The ImpostorClement / Maurice LafargeJulien DuvivierAmerican film1946Martin Roumagnac (The Room Upstairs)Martin RoumagnacGeorges LacombeWith Marlene Dietrich Adaptation of a novel by Pierre-René Wolf1947 Mirror Pierre Lussac / MiroirRaymond Lamy1949The Walls of MalapagaPierre ArrignonRené ClémentWith Isa Miranda Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film1950La Marie du portHenri ChatelardMarcel CarnéAdaptation of a novel by Georges SimenonHis Last Twelve HoursCarlo BacchiLuigi Zampa1951VictorVictorClaude HeymannBased on a play by Henri BernsteinThe Night Is My KingdomRaymond PinsardGeorges LacombeVolpi Cup for Best Actor at the 12th Venice International Film Festival1952La Vérité sur Bébé Donge (The Truth About Bebe Donge)François DongeHenri Decoin(segment "La Maison Tellier") With Danielle Darrieux Adaptation of a novel by Georges SimenonLe Plaisir (House of Pleasure)Joseph RivetMax OphülsWith Danielle Darrieux, Madeleine Renaud and Pierre Brasseur An anthology film based on three stories by Guy de MaupassantLa Minute de vérité (The Moment of Truth)Dr. Pierre RichardJean DelannoyWith Michèle Morgan and Daniel Gélin1953 StormsAntonio SannaGuido BrignoneWith Silvana Pampanini and Serge ReggianiTheir Last NightPierre Fernand RuffinGeorges LacombeWith Madeleine RobinsonRhine VirginJacques Ledru / Martin SchmidtGilles GrangierWith Nadia Gray Adaptation of a novel by Pierre Nord1954Touchez pas au grisbi (Don't Touch the Loot)MaxJacques BeckerWith Jeanne Moreau and Lino Ventura Adaptation of a novel by Albert Simonin Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 15th Venice International Film FestivalThe Air of ParisVictor Le GarrecMarcel CarnéWith Arletty and Folco Lulli Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 15th Venice International Film Festival1955NapoléonMarshal Jean LannesSacha GuitryCameoRazzia sur la chnouf (Raid on the Drug Ring)Henri FerréHenri DecoinWith Magali Noël, Marcel Dalio and Lino Ventura Based on a novel by Auguste Le BretonFrench CancanHenri DanglardJean RenoirWith María Félix and Françoise ArnoulHouse on the WaterfrontCaptain LequévicEdmond T. GrévilleWith Henri Vidal The Little RebelsJudge Julien LamyJean DelannoyAdaptation of a novel by Gilbert CesbronGas-OilJean ChapeGilles GrangierWith Jeanne Moreau Based on a novel by Georges Bayle1956People of No ImportanceJean ViardHenri VerneuilWith Françoise Arnoul Based on a novel by Serge GroussardDeadlier Than the MaleAndré ChatelinJulien DuvivierProduced by Raymond Borderie (and others) Blood to the HeadFrançois CardinaudGilles GrangierAdaptation of a novel by Georges SimenonLa Traversée de Paris (The Trip Across Paris)GrandgilClaude Autant-LaraWith Bourvil and Louis de FunèsCrime and PunishmentCommissaire GalletGeorges LampinWith Robert Hossein, Marina Vlady, Bernard Blier, Ulla Jacobsson and Lino Ventura Adaptation of Dostoevsky's novel1957 The Case of Doctor Laurent Dr. LaurentJean-Paul Le ChanoisSpeaking of MurderLouis BertainGilles GrangierWith Annie Girardot and Lino Ventura / Adaptation of a novel by Auguste Le Breton1958Maigret Sets a TrapJules MaigretJean DelannoyWith Annie Girardot and Lino Ventura Adaptation of a novel by Georges SimenonLes MisérablesJean ValjeanJean-Paul Le ChanoisWith Bernard Blier, Bourvil and Serge Reggiani Adaptation of Victor Hugo's novelLe désordre et la nuit (Night Affair)Inspector Georges ValloisGilles GrangierWith Danielle Darrieux and Nadja TillerIn Case of AdversityMaître André GobillotClaude Autant-LaraWith Brigitte Bardot Adaptation of a novel by Georges SimenonThe PossessorsNoël SchoudlerDenys de La PatellièreWith Pierre Brasseur and Bernard Blier Adaptation of a novel by Maurice Druon1959Archimède le clochard (The Magnificent Tramp)ArchimèdeGilles GrangierWith Bernard Blier Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 9th Berlin International Film Festival Maigret and the Saint-Fiacre CaseJules MaigretJean DelannoyAdaptation of a novel by Georges SimenonRue des prairiesHenri NeveuxDenys de La PatellièreAdaptation of a novel by René Lefèvre1960Le Baron de l'écluse (The Baron of the Locks)Baron Jérôme Napoléon AnthoineJean DelannoyWith Micheline Presle Adaptation of a novel by Georges SimenonThe Old GuardBaptiste TalonGilles GrangierWith Pierre Fresnay Adaptation of a novel by René Fallet1961The PresidentÉmile BeaufortHenri VerneuilWith Bernard Blier Adaptation of a novel by Georges SimenonLe cave se rebiffe (The Counterfeiters of Paris)Ferdinand MaréchalGilles GrangierWith Martine Carol, Bernard Blier and Françoise Rosay Adaptation of a novel by Albert Simonin1962A Monkey in WinterAlbert QuentinHenri VerneuilWith Jean-Paul Belmondo Adaptation of Antoine Blondin's novel A Monkey in Winter The Gentleman from EpsomRichard Briand-CharmeryGilles GrangierWith Louis de Funès Raymond Oliver as himself1963Any Number Can WinMister CharlesHenri VerneuilWith Alain Delon Adaptation of a novel by Zekial Marko Maigret Sees RedJules MaigretGilles GrangierAdaptation of a novel by Georges Simenon1964MonsieurRené Duchêne / Georges BaudinJean-Paul Le ChanoisWith Liselotte Pulver, Mireille Darc and Philippe Noiret That Tender AgeÉmile MalhouinGilles GrangierWith Fernandel1965God's ThunderLéandre Brassac Denys de La PatellièreWith Lilli Palmer, Michèle Mercier and Robert Hossein Adaptation of a novel by Bernard Clavel1966The Upper HandPaul BergerDenys de La PatellièreWith George Raft, Gert Fröbe, Mireille Darc and Nadja Tiller Adaptation of a novel by Auguste Le BretonThe Gardener of ArgenteuilJoseph Martin alias 'Tulipe'Jean-Paul Le ChanoisWith Liselotte Pulver and Curd Jürgens1967Action ManDenis FerrandJean DelannoyWith Robert Stack, Margaret Lee and Walter Giller1968PashaComissaire Louis JossGeorges LautnerLe tatoué (The Million Dollar Tattoo)Count EnguerandDenys de La PatellièreWith Louis de Funès1969 Under the Sign of the BullAlbert RaynalGilles GrangierAdaptation of a novel by Roger VrignyThe Sicilian ClanVittorio ManaleseHenri VerneuilWith Alain Delon and Lino Ventura Score by Ennio Morricone Adaptation of a novel by Auguste Le Breton1970La HorseAuguste MaroilleurPierre Granier-Deferre1971Le ChatJulien BouinPierre Granier-DeferreWith Simone Signoret Adaptation of a novel by Georges Simenon Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 21st Berlin International Film FestivalVictor PloubazMichel AudiardAdaptation of a novel by René Fallet1972Le TueurCommissaire Le GuenDenys de La Patellière With Bernard Blier, Fabio Testi and Uschi Glas1973 The Dominici AffairGaston DominiciClaude Bernard-AubertBased on the Dominici affairTwo Men in TownGermain CazeneuveJosé GiovanniWith Alain Delon, Michel Bouquet and Mimsy Farmer Remade in the US as Two Men in Town (2014) starring Forest Whitaker1974VerdictJudge LeguenAndré CayatteWith Sophia Loren Produced by Carlo Ponti1976L'Année sainte (Holy Year)Max LambertJean Giraultwith Jean-Claude Brialy and Danielle Darrieux
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