Quick Facts
Born:
1921-10-29
Birthplace:
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
Credits:
93 Total Roles
Jess Hahn
Acting
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Biography
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. He also appeared in several international coproductions and low budget films by French exploitation director Jean Marie Pallardy, for which he is arguably best-known to contemporary audiences.
Known For
The Trial
Assistant Inspector #2
Topkapi
Hans
Cartouche
La Douceur
Up to His Ears
Cornelius
What's New Pussycat?
Peter Werner
The Great Spy Chase
Commodore O'Brien
The Wise Guys
Calderon aka "Nénesse"
The Grand Duel
Bighorse
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Overdose MOVIE | Le docteur |
| 1986 | La Galette du roi MOVIE | Morrisson - TV Director |
| 1984 | How Did You Get In? We Didn't See You Leave MOVIE | Mac Douglas |
| 1984 | White Fire MOVIE | Sam |
| 1983 | The Innocents Abroad MOVIE | Self |
| 1981 | Teheran '43 MOVIE | terrorist on airplane |
| 1981 | Treize MOVIE | Bob |
| 1980 | Mama Dracula MOVIE | The Superintendent |
| 1979 | Les 400 Coups de Virginie TV | Humphrey |
| 1977 | Focal Point MOVIE | Self |