Rufus
Dec 19, 1942 (83)
Riom, Puy-de-Dôme, France
102 Movies
8 Series
A veteran French actor, clown and writer with roots in mime and the theatre. Born in Riom, Rufus became known to worldwide audiences as Raphaël Poulain, Amélie's grief-stricken, emotionally distant father, in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 'Amélie' (2001). A fixture of French cinema and stage for over half a century, he brought a melancholy, gently absurd quality to character roles. A distinctive French performer whose hangdog face and clowning background lent warmth and pathos to a beloved modern classic.
83Age
102Movies
8Series
Rufus
102 Movies
8 Series
A veteran French actor, clown and writer with roots in mime and the theatre. Born in Riom, Rufus became known to worldwide audiences as Raphaël Poulain, Amélie's grief-stricken, emotionally distant father, in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 'Amélie' (2001). A fixture of French cinema and stage for over half a century, he brought a melancholy, gently absurd quality to character roles. A distinctive French performer whose hangdog face and clowning background lent warmth and pathos to a beloved modern classic.
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Age
102
Movies
8
Series
Movies
Amélie
2001
Exploits of a Young Don Juan
1986
Delicatessen
1991
The Tenant
1976
Freedom
2009
Comme si de rien n'était
2003
The City of Lost Children
1995
The Austrian
1990
Doctor Dolittle
1967
The Elegant Criminal
1990
A Very Long Engagement
2004
Marriage
1974
The African Doctor
2016
The Great Role
2004
The American
1969
His Majesty Minor
2007
Erotissimo
1969
March or Die
1977
Knock
2017
The Cop
1970
Train of Life
1998
That Day
2003
King Guillaume
2009
Vive la crise !
2017
In Your Image
2004
Iznogoud
2005
Les Miserables
1995
Red Needles
2006
10 jours en or
2012
If You Love Me, Follow Me
2006
Winter Song
2015
We Love You, You Bastard
2014
Promotion canapé
1990
Zoo zéro
1979
Love, Math and Sex
1997
Metroland
1997
It Had to be You
2007
Two Snails Set Off
2017
Everyone's Life
2017
One Way Ticket
1971
One Fine Day
2006
Le radeau de la Méduse
1998
Where Did Tom Go?
1971
Lily, aime-moi
1975
The Police War
1979
Entrusted
2003
Bonhomme de chemin
2004
Marius
2013
The Goodbye Singing
1977
Keep Your Right Up
1987
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Family
Jean
2022
Film
The Takeover
Michel
2022
Film
A French Case
Le gendarme Féru
2021
TV
HIP - High Intellectual Potential
Henri
2021–
TV
Mine de rien
Roger Morels
2020
Film
In the Name of the Land
Jacques Jarjeau
2019
Film
Dance of Chance
Le voisin
2019
Film
The Art of Crime
Père Christophe
2018
TV
Noir Enigma
Roger Baudouin
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rufus and where are they from?
Rufus is 83 years old, born on December 19, 1942 in Riom, Puy-de-Dôme, France.
What are the most famous roles of Rufus?
Rufus is best known for roles in Amélie, Delicatessen, A Very Long Engagement.
How many movies has Rufus been in?
Over a 59-year career (since 1967), Rufus has appeared in 126 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Rufus's first movie?
The career of Rufus began with Le Point Mort (1967).
What is Rufus's most recent movie or series?
Rufus's most recent release is Class Reunion, which premiered on November 5, 2025.
What TV shows has Rufus appeared in?
On television, Rufus has appeared in HIP - High Intellectual Potential, Scene of the Crime, The Art of Crime, A French Case.
Rufus
1942-12-19 · Riom, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Rufus (born 19 December 1942; Riom, Puy-de-Dôme) is the stage name of French actor Jacques Narcy. He is best known by the international film audience for his performance as Raphaël, the father of Amélie Poulain in Amélie (2001). He has appeared in numerous French TV series and productions, including most of the films directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. He had the lead role in the movie Train de vie (1998), an award-winning tragicomedy about the Holocaust.