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Johnny Hallyday
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Johnny Hallyday

1943 – 2017 · Paris, France · Active 1954–2025

Johnny Hallyday, born in 1943, was a French rock and roll icon who transitioned into film, leaving his mark on cult cinema. In The Specialists (1969), he plays a skilled mercenary, showcasing his rugged charm and charisma that captivated audiences. His role in Stuntwoman (1977) further highlights his unique presence in the genre, blending action with a touch of his rock star flair. Hallyday's contributions to film reflect the vibrant energy of the 1970s, making him a distinctive figure in the world of cult and exploitation cinema.

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The Specialists

The Specialists

1969 ★ 5.7
as Hud

A single stranger named Hud comes to Blackstone, a town where his brother had been falsely accused of robbing a bank. Hud is determined to avenge his brother, who has been hanged without a proper court hearing. Finally Hud finds out it was one of the town's most dignified citizens who really robbed the bank. That puts him in great danger.

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Filmography

166 credits
2020s 24 credits
2025
Movie ★ 7.0
2025
Once Upon My Mother as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
2025
50 ans de Numéro Un - Les Carpentier as Self (archive footage)
Movie
2023
Movie ★ 8.0
2023
Movie ★ 8.0
2023
Godard by Godard as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.8
2023
L'Âge d'or de la pub as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.5
2022
Johnny, passion d'un enfant gâté as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 8.0
2022
Movie ★ 6.2
2022
Movie ★ 7.2
2022
Sheila, toutes ces vies-là as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.5
2022
Deneuve, la reine Catherine as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.8
2022
Johnny Hallyday: Beyond Rock as Self (archive footage)
TV ★ 6.0
2022
At War for Algeria as Self - Singer (archive footage)
TV ★ 7.0
2022
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées as Self (archive footage)
TV ★ 6.6
2021
Movie
2021
Movie ★ 10.0
2021
Movie
2021
Archives secrètes as Self (archive footage)
TV
2020
Jean Rochefort, l'irrésistible as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.5
2020
Movie ★ 8.0
2020
Movie ★ 8.0
2020
Movie ★ 8.0
2020
Movie ★ 6.8
2010s 31 credits
2019
Movie
2019
Aznavour by Charles as Self - Singer (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.9
2018
Johnny made in France as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 8.7
2018
Movie ★ 10.0
2018
Movie ★ 7.5
2018
TV
2017
Rock'n Roll as Johnny Hallyday
Movie ★ 5.2
2017
Movie ★ 4.6
2017
Movie ★ 8.0
2017
Movie ★ 9.0
2017
De Gaulle, the Last King of France as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
2016
Movie
2016
The Discreet Françoise Hardy as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 8.5
2016
Movie ★ 9.3
2016
Vadim Mister Cool as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.1
2015
Movie ★ 5.8
2015
Movie ★ 7.3
2014
We Love You, You Bastard as Jacques Kaminsky
Movie ★ 5.6
2014
Movie ★ 7.0
2013
Movie ★ 9.0
2012
Les Enfants de la Pop 80's as Self (archive footage)
Movie
2012
Movie ★ 8.8
2011
Movie ★ 6.0
2011
Titeuf as Le chanteur du train (voice)
Movie ★ 5.7
2000s 27 credits
2009
Movie ★ 5.7
2009
Vengeance as Francis Costello
Movie ★ 6.6
2008
Movie ★ 10.0
2006
Jean-Philippe as Jean-Philippe Smet / Self
Movie ★ 5.7
2006
Johnny Hallyday - Flashback Tour 2006 as Self - Chanteur principal
Movie ★ 10.0
2005
Movie ★ 4.6
2005
Kidnapping as William Terrano
Movie
2005
Movie ★ 8.0
2004
Movie ★ 6.1
2004
TV ★ 9.0
2003
Crime Spree as Marcel Burot
Movie ★ 5.6
2002
Movie ★ 6.7
2002
Mischka as Johnny Hallyday (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
2002
The Nugget as Ratner Precision Driving Double
Movie ★ 5.8
2001
TV ★ 5.7
2000
Movie ★ 10.0
2000
Movie
2000
Love Me as Lennox
Movie ★ 5.9
2000
Movie ★ 10.0
1990s 16 credits
1998
Why Not Me? as José
Movie ★ 5.8
1998
Paparazzi as Johnny Hallyday
Movie ★ 5.0
1998
TV ★ 3.6
1996
Movie ★ 8.0
1995
Movie ★ 8.0
1995
Movie ★ 10.0
1993
Movie ★ 8.3
1993
TV ★ 6.0
1992
La Gamine as Frank Matrix
Movie ★ 4.9
1992
Movie ★ 9.5
1990
Stars 90 as Self
TV ★ 6.2
1980s 21 credits
1989
Movie ★ 5.6
1989
David Lansky as David Lansky, commissaire
TV ★ 8.5
1988
Movie ★ 4.0
1987
Terminus as Stump
Movie ★ 4.1
1987
Movie ★ 8.5
1987
TV ★ 6.1
1987
Le monde est à vous as Self (archive footage)
TV
1987
TV ★ 5.7
1986
Movie ★ 4.9
1986
Family Business as Louis, the Father
Movie ★ 4.8
1985
Detective as Jim Fox Warner
Movie ★ 5.3
1985
TV ★ 3.3
1984
Movie ★ 8.0
1983
Movie ★ 8.0
1982
Na sowas! as Self
TV ★ 5.5
1982
TV ★ 6.8
1982
Champs-Elysées as Self (archive footage)
TV ★ 6.8
1981
Le jour se lève et les conneries commencent as L'accidenté à répétition
Movie ★ 4.0
1970s 21 credits
1979
Movie ★ 10.0
1977
Animal as La vedette masculine
Movie ★ 6.1
1976
Visa de censure n° X as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1976
Police Commissioner Moulin as William Terrano
TV ★ 7.1
1975
Numéro un as Self
TV ★ 7.5
1975
TV ★ 6.0
1975
Numéro un as Self - Host
TV ★ 7.5
1975
Système 2 as Self
TV
1975
TV ★ 9.0
1975
Apostrophes as Self (archive footage)
TV ★ 8.5
1974
The Society of the Spectacle as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.7
1974
TV ★ 9.5
1972
Money Money Money as Johnny Hallyday
Movie ★ 6.7
1972
Movie ★ 9.3
1972
Malpertuis as Sailor who kisses Bets (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1972
TV ★ 8.0
1972
TV ★ 6.0
1971
TV
1971
TV ★ 6.0
1970
Falling Point as Vlad, dit 'Le Roumain'
Movie ★ 5.9
1970
5 + 1 as Self
Movie
1960s 16 credits
1969
Movie ★ 5.7
1968
Movie ★ 4.2
1968
Movie
1968
TV ★ 8.0
1967
Movie
1967
The Ponies as Johnny Hallyday
Movie ★ 5.2
1966
Un roi triste as Johnny Hallyday
Movie
1965
TV ★ 8.0
1964
Cherchez l'idole as Johnny Hallyday
Movie ★ 6.4
1963
Movie ★ 6.0
1963
Movie ★ 8.0
1963
Un coup dans l'aile as Johnny Hallyday
Movie ★ 5.5
1962
Tales of Paris as Jean Allard (segment "Sophie")
Movie ★ 5.5
1961
Secret File 1413 as Johnny Hallyday
Movie ★ 4.0
1960
Movie
1950s 4 credits
1959
Discorama as Self
TV ★ 8.0
1956
TV ★ 8.7
1955
Diabolique as Student (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.9
1954
TV ★ 5.0
Crew Credits
2010s 2 credits
2018
Family Is Family In Memory Of
Movie ★ 5.8
2000s 1 credit
2002
The Nugget Stunt Coordinator
Movie ★ 5.8
1990s 1 credit
1993
Movie ★ 8.3
1980s 1 credit
1983
Outward Signs of Wealth Original Music Composer
Movie ★ 5.7
1960s 1 credit
1967
TV ★ 7.5