Jacques Legras

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Characters played by Jacques Legras

Augustus Betting — Lucky Luke: The Ballad of the Daltons (1978)

A lawyer who informs the Dalton brothers of their uncle's will and the conditions attached to their inheritance.

Mr. Chan — O.S.S. 117: Mission to Tokyo (1966)

Martial arts expert and Japanese secret service agent who fights and later allies with OSS 117.

Henri Castagnier, le curé — The Little Bather (1968)

A local priest (curé) and member of the rural Castagnier family. His religious and provincial background adds to the cultural clash with the urban CEO.

Le conducteur — Charlots Go to Spain (1972)

Transportation worker caught in the quartet's chaotic travels.

Monsieur Ping — My Pastor Among the Thais (1983)

Ping is Georgette's lover and helps her protect her position managing the Lotus Club after its owner dies without a will. Together they persuade Maximin, the dead owner's brother and sole heir, to come to Thailand by presenting the brothel as a Catholic institution. Ping eventually marries Georgette.

Alexandre Dumas / L'écrivain — The Four Charlots Musketeers (1974)

Author figure appearing in the Musketeer parodies.

Alexandre Dumas — The Four Charlots Musketeers 2 (1974)

Author figure appearing in the second Musketeer film.

le procureur — Vidange (1998)

The prosecutor who recruited Mireille under the assumption she was inexperienced and compliant. He is secretly the central figure in the corruption and prostitution ring and is arrested once the truth is uncovered.

Maurice Vasselin, l'agent du fisc — What Did I Ever Do to the Good Lord to Deserve a Wife Who Drinks in Cafes with Men? (1980)

Maurice Vasselin is a meticulous but frustrated tax official who arrives unexpectedly and sets a trap for Gabriel over a cash payment for a car, enabling him to inspect the family garage’s accounts. He becomes attracted to Odette, makes repeated visits, and pressures Gabriel to let her go with him in exchange for concealing irregularities.

Career Overview

Jacques Legras has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Les Charlots - Saga with 3 titles. Signature works include Robin des mers, La Gueule de l’emploi, The Stud. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
65
Birth Date
1923-10-25
Birth Place
Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3159359), public domain (CC0).