Jess Hahn

Biography

Jess Hahn's career is a bit of an oddity, being one of very few American actors to establish himself in French cinema in the early 1960's. He acted exclusively in French productions for the duration of his career with the exception of the Marlon Brando vehicle "The Night of the Following Day" in 1968, which was filmed in France. He also appeared in several international coproductions and low budget films by French exploitation director Jean Marie Pallardy, for which he is arguably best-known to contemporary audiences.

Known For

The Trial

as Assistant Inspector #2

Topkapi

as Hans

Cartouche

as La Douceur

Up to His Ears

as Cornelius

What's New Pussycat?

as Peter Werner

The Great Spy Chase

as Commodore O'Brien

The Wise Guys

as Calderon aka "Nénesse"

The Grand Duel

as Bighorse

Atlantic Wall

as Un colonel Britannique

Triple Cross

as Commander Braid