Jaque Catelain was an American actor who is best known for L’Inhumaine, La galerie des monstres, and The Secret Spring. He was born on February 9, 1897, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, and passed away on March 5, 1965, in Paris, France.
Personal and Family Life
Jaque Catelain’s birth name was Jacques Guerin-Castelain. He had a brother named Raymond Guérin-Catelain. In 1933, he married Suzanne Catelain, although details of their life together remain limited.
Career
Catelain was not only an actor but also a director, contributing significantly to the film industry in his time. He is best remembered for his roles in silent films and early sound cinema, especially in notable titles such as L’Inhumaine and La Galerie des monstres.
Death and Legacy
Jaque Catelain died on March 5, 1965, in Paris. His contributions to film, particularly during the silent film era, have left a lasting impact on the industry, preserving his memory among cinema historians and enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| L’Inhumaine | 1924-12-12 | Einar Norsen |
| El Dorado | 1921-10-28 | Hedwick |
| Prométhée, banquier | 1921-05-11 | Toudieu |
| La Galerie des monstres | 1924-09-23 | Riquet’s |
| Der Rosenkavalier | 1925-12-09 | Octavian |
| Le Bercail | 1919-11-28 | |
| Le Bonheur | 1934-09-15 | Geoffroy de Chabré |
| Koenigsmark | 1923-01-01 | Professeur Raoul Vignerte |
| Rose-France | 1919-06-27 | Laurs |
| L’Occident | 1928-09-26 | Arnaud de Saint-Guil |
| Nuits de princes | 1929-10-07 | Vassia |
| L’Enfant de l’amour | 1930-02-03 | Maurice Orland |
| La Route impériale | 1935-02-15 | Dan |
| Le Diable au cœur | 1928-03-03 | Delphin Leherg |
| L’Homme du large | 1920-12-03 | Michel |
| Le rêve | 1931-07-22 | Félicien |
| Les Derniers Jours de Pompéi | 1950-03-02 | Claudius |
| Le Carnaval des vérités | 1920-06-04 | Juan Tristan |
| La Révoltée | 1948-11-05 | Christian Darbel |
| Le Vertige | 1926-07-05 | Henri de Cassel |
| Don Juan et Faust | 1922-10-07 | Don Juan de Manara |
| Love’s Springtime | 1927-11-24 | Marquis |
| Adrienne Lecouvreur | 1938-10-28 | |
| Die Apachen von Paris | 1927-12-17 | |
| Le marchand de plaisirs | 1923-04-27 | Gosta / Donald |
| La Marseillaise | 1938-02-10 | Capitaine Langlade |
| Château de rêve | 1933-12-08 | Prince Mirano |
| Le prince charmant | 1925-03-27 | |
| La vocation | 1929-06-28 | |
| Monsieur de Pourceaugnac | 1932-10-16 | |
| La Garçonne | 1936-02-21 | Georges Blanchet |
| Le Voleur de femmes | 1938-03-30 | |
| L’escadrille de la chance | 1938-06-29 | Alain |
| Entente cordiale | 1939-04-20 | Le prince consort |
| La Comédie du bonheur | 1940-12-23 | Le directeur de Radio Azur (uncredited) |
| Amour et compagnie | 1950-01-27 | Mr. Zoïca |
| Le torrent | 1917-11-30 | Inio |
| La Mode rêvée | 1940-01-28 | |
| French Cancan | 1955-04-27 | Le ministre (uncredited) |
| Le Testament du docteur Cordelier | 1960-07-04 | L’ambassadeur |