Jean Dax

Jean Dax was an American actor who is best known for Mayerling, Le congrès s’amuse, and La grotte des supplices. Born on September 17, 1879, in Paris, France, he had a successful acting career. He passed away on June 6, 1962, in Paris, France.

Personal and Family Life

Jean Dax was born Gontran Théodore Louis Henri Willar. Specific details about his family life and relationships are not widely documented. His career primarily kept him in the public eye, showcasing his talents on stage and screen.

Career Highlights

Dax is especially remembered for his performances in several significant films during his career. Notable among them are his roles in Mayerling, where he portrayed Emperor François-Joseph, and Le congrès s’amuse. His work spanned various genres from drama to comedy, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.

Death and Legacy

Jean Dax died on June 6, 1962, in Paris, France. His contributions to cinema, particularly through the early 20th century, left a lasting impact on French film and theater. While his life may not be extensively chronicled, he remains recognized for his memorable performances.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Mayerling	1936-01-31	L’empereur François-Joseph
Les Cinq Sous de Lavarède	1939-03-07	Sir Murlington
Maman Colibri	1929-10-23	Baron de Rysbergue
Accusée… levez-vous!	1930-09-12	Larivière, le régisseur du music-hall
Le Roi du bagne	1913-01-01	Le complice de Pont d’Anson
L’Oncle de Pékin	1934-01-01
Au nom de la loi	1932-04-15	Chevalier
Ariane, jeune fille russe	1932-02-26	Le Professeur
Un mauvais garçon	1936-12-18	Feutrier Père
Mon curé chez les riches	1938-12-21	Monsieur de Sableuse
La Bataille	1923-12-23	Jean-François Felse
L’assommoir	1921-12-30	Coupeau
Der geheime Kurier	1928-10-25	Marquis de la Môle
L’Équipage	1928-03-30
Iris perdue et retrouvée	1934-01-12
La Marraine de Charley	1936-01-17
La folie du doute	1923-06-01
La Nuit de la Saint-Jean	1922-03-03
Le roi de Paris	1923-05-14
Le pont fatal	1914-01-01
Charlemagne	1933-12-22
Éducation de prince	1927-08-15	René Cercleux
Mayerling	1936-01-31	Emperor François-Joseph
La Rafale	1920-04-16
Les dévoyés	1926-09-19
Baby	1933-01-13
kiki	1933-01-20
Le Voyage imprévu	1935-12-31	Hotel Director
Monsieur, Madame et Bibi	1932-03-12
Les vignes du seigneur	1932-09-20
Plaisirs de Paris	1934-01-12
La Reine de Biarritz	1934-12-20
Le Petit Jacques	1934-12-21	Investigating judge
Jim la houlette	1935-11-01
Une gueule en or	1936-06-16
Le Grand Refrain	1936-09-18	Cinema director
Les Grands	1936-09-29	Professor
La Peau d’un autre	1937-01-08	Edouard Granet
Une femme qui se partage	1937-02-19
La rose effeuillée	1937-06-18	Monsieur Renault
Femmes	1937-07-09
La fille de la Madelon	1937-10-13