Acting

Jacques Point

Biography

Jacques Point is a French actor who was active mainly between the 1960s and the 1980s. He appeared in numerous film and television productions, often in strong supporting roles. His face became familiar to viewers of police dramas and popular comedies of that era. He notably appeared in the film Godefinger ou certaines chattes n’aiment pas le mou (1975), an offbeat police comedy. He also appeared in Le Bordel, 1ère époque : 1900 (1974) and Deux imbéciles heureux (1975). On television, he took part in several episodes of Les Enquêtes du commissaire Maigret, including Maigret et le clochard and La Colère de Maigret. He also portrayed the Colonel in an episode of the historical series Schulmeister, l’espion de l’empereur. His acting style was marked by an effective sobriety, often serving characters of authority or strong personality. Discreet outside the set, he remains associated with the golden age of French television drama. His filmography reflects a steady, reliable actor appreciated by directors for his professionalism.