We asked the public to rank the gag kings and their cult films. At the “Comedy Match”, the actor from “Choristes”, Gérard Jugnot, did well. And his group of friends followed suit: Thierry Lhermitte was 2nd, Josiane Balasko 4th and Christian Clavier 6th. Proof that their solo successes have extended the collective adventure, and that their schoolboy energy has stood the test of time. A fervor awakened by the magic of the holidays and the weight of a lack: Michel Blanc, died on October 3. On Instagram, at 73, his friend Gérard Jugnot introduces himself as “beginning since 1972”.
The surprise is called Coluche. The French favorite missing comedian, the actor, who died in 1986 in a motorcycle accident, is ahead of Louis de Funès and Bourvil. “There is an obvious attachment to the character,” notes Frédéric Dabi, the general director of Ifop, “to his films, but also to his fight. By placing him at the head, the French salute his action at Restos du coeur. It is an emotional and social bond. » Bourvil, who died in 1970, has immense sympathy capital, “linked to the characters of sweet dreamers that he plays,” continues Dabi. He is the painkiller, the simpleton, the one who lets himself be overwhelmed, not always in control of the situation. Many people recognize themselves in him. »
De Funès more present than ever
If Louis de Funès is only third, the actor places five of the films in which he stars in the top 10 of the French’s favorite comedies. “He is more present than ever,” believes Frédéric Dabi, “because the films in question are broadcast on television, because the younger generation, from Dany Boon to Philippe Lacheau, cites him as a model. He attracts a form of unanimity on his talent, without necessarily being interested in his person. »
The French’s favorite missing comics (score out of 20)
Coluche 16.5
Bourvil 16,4
Louis de Funès 16.1
Michel Blanc 15.9
Fernandel 15.6
Jacques Villeret 15.5
Michel Serrault 15.5
Michel Galabru 15.4
Jean Lefebvre 15.2
Jacqueline Maillan 15,1
Jean Carmet 14.9
Jean Rochefort 14.7
Bernard Blier 14.7
Jean Poiret 14.7
Yves Montand 14.4
Francis Blanche 14.2
Jean-Pierre Bacri 14.0
Anemone 13,9
Jean Yanne 13.9
Guy Bedos 12,5
In the same vein, Isabelle Nanty comes 5th in the “living actors” category. Does the audience greet the actress or Ms. Jeff Tuche? “Isabelle embodies generosity itself,” notes Josiane Balasko, who is one place ahead of her. People appreciate it for what it reflects. » Final lesson from our survey: young people still have work to do. “If the new generation receives very high marks in the survey,” estimates Frédéric Dabi, “it also displays a strong lack of notoriety. 48% of respondents do not know Géraldine Nakache, 47% Jonathan Cohen. » Even the king of the box office, Philippe Lacheau, comes thirteen places behind Alain Chabat. “It’s the triumph of long careers,” concludes Frédéric Dabi, “proof of the French people’s attachment to people they have known for a long time. » Let Kev Adams, Gad Elmaleh or Jamel Debbouze rest assured: their places are not just honorary. They also show them the path to follow to get to the top of the rankings.
Ranking of the French’s favorite comics (score out of 20)
Gérard Jugnot 15.6
Thierry Lhermitte 15.3
Pierre Richard 14,9
Josiane Balasko 14,8
Isabelle Nanty 14,6
Christian Clavier 14,5
Valérie Lemercier 14.4
Alain Chabat 14.3
Didier Bourdon 14.3
Marthe Villalonga 14,3
Framework 14,2
Valérie Bonneton 14.2
José Garcia 14.2 17
Dany Boon 14,1
Chantal Lauby 14,
Omar Sy 14
Audrey Lamy 13,9
Jean Dujardin 13.8
Chantal Ladessou 13.8
Michèle Laroque 13.8
Philippe Lacheau 13.7
Dominique Lavanant 13.6
François Damiens 13.6
Catherine Jacob 13,5
Gérard Darmon 13.3
Sabine Azema 13,2
Tarek Boudali 13,2
Benoît Poelvoorde 13.1
Geraldine Nakache 13.0
Jonathan Cohen 12,9
The waltz of cult comedies
The recipe for their success: laughter that is shared as a family. Situational comedy, parodies, social satires and uppercut dialogues… “But Solomon, are you Jewish? “, “It’s OK! », by Jacquouille la Fripouille, or “You never rest”: their legendary lines and their enduring sketches are passed down from generation to generation. Proof that humor has no expiration date. The biggest success of French cinema, comedies are also a boon for the small screen: the more we see them, the more they hit the mark. Champion of this companionship of fun, Christian Clavier: every week at least one of his films is rebroadcast on TV.
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The French’s favorite comedies (score out of 20)
The Great Mop 16.1
Tanned people ski 15.8
Le Corniaud 15,1
Santa Claus is trash 15.1
The Adventures of Rabbi Jacob 15.1
A little something extra 15.0
Visitors 14.9
Welcome to the Ch’tis 14.9
The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez 14.7
Cabbage soup 14.6
The Gunslingers Tontons 14.6
What have we done to the good Lord? 14.6
Wing or thigh 14.5
Life is a long, quiet river 14.4
La Cage aux Folles 14.3
The Three Brothers 14.2
Asterix and Obelix Mission Cleopatra 14.1
The Grand Restaurant 14.1
Grandpa resists 13.9
The Goat 13.9
The tall blond with a black shoe 13.8
Aunty Danielle 13.8
Hibernatus 13.5
The Truth if I lie 13.4
City of Fear 13.3
Methodology. Survey carried out among a sample of 1000 people aged 18 and over, to whom the following question was asked: from a scale of 0 to 20 (0 meaning that you do not like, 20 that you like very much ), can you indicate where you personally stand on such a scale today? Source Ifop.
