Jean Del Val

Jean Del Val

Deceased · Born: Nov 17, 1891 · Died: Mar 13, 1975

Personal Details

BornNov 17, 1891 Reims, France

Biography

Jean Del Val, a renowned actor of French descent, entered this world on November 17th, 1891, in the historic city of Reims, France. He would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema, captivating audiences with his remarkable performances in a wide range of films.

Some of his most notable roles include his appearances in the 1957 classic "Funny Face," the 1966 science fiction epic "Fantastic Voyage," and the 1949 mystery thriller "The Secret of St. Ives." Throughout his illustrious career, Del Val consistently demonstrated his exceptional talent and versatility as an actor.

Sadly, Jean Del Val's life came to a close on March 13th, 1975, in the picturesque community of Pacific Palisades, California, USA. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on, inspiring future generations of actors and filmmakers to follow in his footsteps.

Career

1967
Wait Until Dark
Wait Until Dark as The Old Man (uncredited)
1966
Fantastic Voyage
Fantastic Voyage as Jan Benes
1965
Sylvia
Sylvia as Maitre'd (uncredited)
The Art of Love
The Art of Love as Magistrate (uncredited)
1964
Bedtime Story
Bedtime Story as Croupier (uncredited)
1960
Can-Can
Can-Can as Judge Merceaux
Seven Thieves
Seven Thieves as Roulette Croupier
1957
Funny Face
Funny Face as Hairdresser
1955
1954
Climax!
Climax! as Croupier
Living It Up
Living It Up as French Chef (uncredited)
1953
The Hitch-Hiker
The Hitch-Hiker as Inspector General
Little Boy Lost
Little Boy Lost as Dr. Biroux
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as Ship's Captain (uncredited)
1952
Park Row
Park Row as Mr. Dessard
The Iron Mistress
The Iron Mistress as St. Sylvain
1949
The Secret of St. Ives
The Secret of St. Ives as Count St. Ives
The Great Sinner
The Great Sinner as Croupier (uncredited)
Undercover Maisie
Undercover Maisie as Headwaiter (Uncredited)
I Walk Alone
I Walk Alone as Henri the Chef (uncredited)
Buck Privates Come Home
Buck Privates Come Home as Duprez - French Consul General (uncredited)
Gilda
Gilda as French Cartel Member (uncredited)
1945
Cornered
Cornered as M. Trabeau, First Prefect (uncredited)
1943
Paris After Dark
Paris After Dark as Lucien Benoit
Wintertime
Wintertime as Constable (uncredited)
Action in the North Atlantic
Action in the North Atlantic as Capt. La Pricor (uncredited)
Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow as Molotov's Secretary (uncredited)
1942
Reunion in France
Reunion in France as Porter (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim as Renaud (uncredited)
The Lady Has Plans
The Lady Has Plans as Bartender (uncredited)
The Pied Piper
The Pied Piper as Railroad Official
Casablanca
Casablanca as Police Officer (uncredited)
1941
Outlaws of the Desert
Outlaws of the Desert as Faran El Kader
Sergeant York
Sergeant York as Marshal Foch (uncredited)
Hudson's Bay
Hudson's Bay as Captain (uncredited)
1940
Drums of the Desert
Drums of the Desert as Colonel Fouchet (as Jean Del-Val)
Arise, My Love
Arise, My Love as Conductor (Uncredited)
Triple Justice
Triple Justice as Don Solas
The House Across the Bay
The House Across the Bay as French Official
Mystery Sea Raider
Mystery Sea Raider as Captain Benoit
Earthbound
Earthbound as Train Dispatcher
Broadway Melody of 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940 as Italian Waiter (uncredited)
Captain Caution
Captain Caution as French Officer
I Was an Adventuress
I Was an Adventuress as Detective (uncredited)
Down Argentine Way
Down Argentine Way as Señor Rufino (uncredited)
Brother Orchid
Brother Orchid as Frenchman (uncredited)
The Mark of Zorro
The Mark of Zorro as Sentry (uncredited)
1939
Pack Up Your Troubles
Pack Up Your Troubles as Capt. Armande
City in Darkness
City in Darkness as French Cabby
1932
1931
Friends and Lovers
Friends and Lovers as Marquis Henri de Pézanne
The Magnificent Lie
The Magnificent Lie as Stage Manager
1930
The Sap from Syracuse
The Sap from Syracuse as Pierre Bouvet (uncredited)