Jacques Grétillat was a French actor and director, best known for his performances in Quarante H.P. (1919), Nero (1922), and Le père Goriot (1921). He was born on August 26, 1885, in Vitry-sur-Seine, Val-de-Marne, France, and passed away on December 19, 1950, in Paris, France.
Personal and Family Life
Jacques Grétillat was born as Jacques Marie Gaëtan Grétillat. Not much is publicly known about his personal life or family, as he maintained a low profile outside of his acting career. His work spanned several decades, contributing significantly to French cinema during the silent and early sound film eras.
Career
Grétillat had a prolific career in film and theater, showcasing his talents in various roles. He appeared in many significant films throughout the 1910s to the 1940s, often recognized for his ability to portray complex characters. His performances in both silent and sound films left a lasting impact on French cinema.
Death and Legacy
Jacques Grétillat died on December 19, 1950, in Paris, France. He is remembered for his substantial contributions to early French film, with a legacy that continues to influence actors and filmmakers today. Although he may not be as widely known as some of his contemporaries, his work remains appreciated by film historians and enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Le Père Goriot | 1922-01-01 | |
| Le Joueur d’échecs | 1938-11-25 | Potemkine |
| L’Assommoir | 1908-12-21 | Lantier |
| David Golder | 1931-03-06 | Marcus |
| Quai des Orfèvres | 1947-10-04 | Auguste |
| Les Inconnus dans la maison | 1942-05-16 | Le président du tribunal des assises |
| Le Coupable | 1917-10-05 | Prosper Aubry |
| Adémaï au Moyen Âge | 1935-01-01 | |
| Paméla | 1945-05-02 | Le Villeheurnois |
| Les 3 tambours | 1939-12-22 | |
| Le tragique amour de Mona Lisa | 1912-05-17 | |
| L’empreinte rouge | 1937-03-19 | Suriano |
| Les frères corses | 1917-01-26 | |
| La fin de Robespierre | 1912-04-05 | Jean-Lambert Tallien |
| La Porteuse de pain | 1934-03-23 | Garaud |
| Les soeurs ennemies | 1915-01-01 | |
| Géo, le mystérieux | 1917-01-01 | Georges “Géo” Morland |
| Pas sur la bouche | 1931-10-06 | le mari de Gilberte |
| Nero | 1922-05-22 | Nero |
| Danton | 1932-10-14 | |
| La robe rouge | 1933-11-24 | |
| La flambée | 1934-11-16 | |
| Bourrasque | 1935-06-28 | |
| À minuit, le 7 | 1937-01-15 | Investigating judge |
| Gribouille | 1937-09-10 | L’avocat de la défense |
| Si tu reviens | 1938-02-23 | Monsieur Itier |
| Gosse de riche | 1938-06-07 | Gonfaron |
| Café de Paris | 1938-09-28 | |
| Entente cordiale | 1939-04-20 | Le député Roussel |
| Face au destin | 1941-09-17 | The business manager |
| Coup de feu dans la nuit | 1943-03-03 | Monsieur du Coudrais |
| Les Roquevillard | 1943-07-28 | Porterieux |
| Coup de tête | 1944-10-12 | The footman (uncredited) |