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Jacques Balutin

Jacques Balutin

Actor · Born June 29, 1936 (90) · Paris, France

Jacques Balutin is a French actor. Jacques Balutin was born on 29 June 1936 in Paris. His real name is William Buenos. He has acted in feature films, TV movies, short films, and as a voice actor. He is well renowned for being the French voice of detective David Starsky played by Paul Michael Glaser. Source: Article "Jacques Balutin" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 29, 1936 (90)
From
Paris, France
Works as
Actor
Titles
16 on MovieCove · 90 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 6% in 30 days

What are Jacques Balutin's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Animation6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 66th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 69th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
35%
Bonds
30%
Power
18%
Society
8%
Self
5%
Survival
2%
Ideas
2%
Justice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 12 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 0 · Stylized 10 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 7 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 8

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 3 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
9
Absurd
4
Thrilling
4
Tense
2
Warm
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Fun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy9
  • Bittersweet3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jacques Balutin's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 16 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (2).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jacques Balutin's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

90 credits, 16 with a MovieCove page; 8 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Les Stars : Daniel Prévost & Jacques Balutin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Ted Lewis

  • Occupe-toi d'Amélie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Pochet

  • Duets on Sofa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Bernard

  • On dînera au lit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Bernard

  • Fête de famille (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 6 episodes · as Richard (amant de Colette)

  • Le Charlatan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Émile

  • Si je peux me permettre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Franck Lequillard

  • L'Amour foot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Marcel Heurtepont, président du club de foot

  • Laisse parler ta mère ! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Le Pélican (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Jacques

  • Quand épousez-vous ma femme ? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Bertrand

  • Aldo tous risques (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Le Taxi Raciste

  • Le Prête-nom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Arthur Pouvier

  • Le Diamant rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Max Simon

  • Tiercé gagnant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Frédéric Chapon

  • Tel Père, Tel Fils (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 42 episodes · as Réné

  • Drôle de couple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as David

  • Lucky Luke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 26 episodes · as William Dalton (voice)

  • Lucky Luke: The Daltons on the Run(1983)

    as William Dalton (voice)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Un dîner intime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Eugène Lalande

  • Flics de Choc (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Gilet, le chauffeur du camion

  • My Pastor Among the Thais (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Hubert McCormick

  • C'est facile et ça peut rapporter... 20 ans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Commissioner

  • It Could Be Worse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Pivot

  • Histoire du Chevalier Des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 6 episodes · as Jean Lescaut

  • Le Mythomane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 6 episodes · as Fernand

  • Une merveilleuse journée (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as The mangy one

  • The Visitors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 6 episodes · as Bob

  • Sacrés gendarmes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Brigadier

  • Hold Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Maxime

  • Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?(1978)

    as Chappemain

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Lucky Luke: Ballad of the Daltons(1978)

    as William Dalton (voice)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • The Line (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lucien Lenoir, prisonnier Français évadé

  • Parisian Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Urbain

  • The Centipede Is Tap Dancing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as L'inspecteur adjoint

  • La Bagatelle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Larose

  • 30 millions d'amis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Mabrouk (voice) · as Self

  • Mad Race to Cote d'Azur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Night Train Controller

  • The Smurfs and the Magic Flute(1975)

    as Le buveur

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • La Juive du Château Trompette (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 6 episodes · as Clodion de Main-Hardye

  • La Tête des autres (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Gorin

  • Le Concierge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Luigi, le majordome de M. Foraz

  • La Vénus de Milo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Fernand Zuccoli dit : "Milo". Souteneur de Laurence et Monique

  • La Main passe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Lapige

  • Les joyeux lurons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as L'abbé Fénelon

  • Ferraille et chiffons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Eddy Brock

  • A Loser (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Tunel

  • Gates of Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Guard soldier

  • the famous escapes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Albérix

  • War Spies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Jacques Borgniol-Valchoze

  • Tintin and the Lake of Sharks(1972)

    as Le gardien du musée

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Cash-Cash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as David Prosser

  • Daisy Town(1971)

    as William Dalton / Un parieur (voice)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Arsène Lupin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Béchoux

  • Alice au pays des merveilles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Cheshire cat

  • La Manière forte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Paul Guisard

  • Le mur de l'Atlantique(1970)

    as Resistant gendarme

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Seven Crystal Balls and the Prisoners of the Sun(1969)

    as Stuttering Reader (voice)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Call Me Mathilde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Brigadier

  • Potatoes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as 'P'tit Louis'

  • Erotissimo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as le chauffeur du taxi

  • The Brain(1969)

    as Inspector Pochet

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Delphine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as le photographe travaillant avec Delphine

  • The Devil by the Tail(1969)

    as Max - le premier complice

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Asterix and Cleopatra(1968)

    as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Les Aventures de Lagardère (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Staupitz

  • Jean de la Tour Miracle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 10 episodes · as Pierrot

  • Les Sept de l'escalier 15 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 25 episodes · as Lamenoise

  • King of Hearts(1966)

    as Mac Fish

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • At Theatre Tonight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 1 episode · as Eddy Brock · as Fernand Zuccoli dit : "Milo". Souteneur de Laurence et Monique · as Joseph Lippi

  • Gaspard des montagnes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Plampougnis

  • Diamonds Are Brittle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Agent

  • What's New Pussycat(1965)

    as Etienne

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Real Bargain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • The Buddies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Lesueur

  • The Great Spy Chase(1964)

    as Customs officer

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Coplan, Agent 005 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Fondane

  • The Trip to Biarritz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Reporter

  • Janique Aimée (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 6 episodes · as Richard, photographer

  • Les Culottes rouges (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Un chanteur de la troupe

  • Commandant X (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 10 episodes · as Gaspard

  • Cartouche(1962)

    as Le moine Capucine

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Un jour à Paris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • The American Beauty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Inspector Balutin

  • The Miracle of the Wolves(1961)

    as Un spadassin (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Unexpected (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Journalist (uncredited)

  • The Joker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as The Lover

  • Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as L'ordonnance

  • The Army Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Le caporal Bourrache

  • Les Cinq Dernières Minutes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Norbert Gladieux

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 88 titles from 1958 to 2015; peak year 1969.

Biggest box office

The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (1975)

$11M worldwide

Highest rated

Asterix and Cleopatra (1968)

Midcredits 87th

Film career

19582015

Peak 1969 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting88 of 88: 88 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score68th

By decade

1950s1 · acting1960s32 · acting1970s25 · acting1980s15 · acting1990s9 · acting2000s4 · acting2010s2 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Jacques Balutin's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 63rd percentile, the median of all 16; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 69th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

64thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 16 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th5

Shape of the crowd

None of their 16 titles divides audiences: 10 are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed2

Most loved · actor

Asterix and Cleopatra (1968)

Midcredits 87th · 76% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 47. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Jacques Balutin work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jacques Balutin's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Georges Atlas shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles