Patrick Bauchau
ActingAbout Patrick Bauchau
Patrick Nicolas Jean Sixte Ghislain Bauchau (born 6 December 1938) is a Belgian actor best known for his roles in the films A View to a Kill, The Rapture and Panic Room, as well as the TV shows The Pretender and House. Patrick Bauchau was born in Brussels, Belgium on 6 December 1938, the son of Mary (née Kozyrev), a Russian-born school administrator and publisher, and Henry Bauchau, a school administrator, lawyer, publisher, writer, and psychoanalyst who served as an officer in the Belgian Underground during World War II. He was raised in Belgium, Switzerland and England. He attended Oxford University on an academic scholarship and speaks German, French, English, Spanish, Italian, and a little Russian, Portuguese and Dutch. He is married to the French actress and writer Mijanou Bardot, and lives in Los Angeles.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Patrick Bauchau reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Patrick Bauchau's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Patrick Bauchau remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lafayette: The Lost Hero, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Patrick Bauchau Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Patrick Bauchau's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Patrick Bauchau.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Wim Wenders, Desperado | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Translators | Georges Fontaine | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Girl King | René Descartes | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Me and Kaminski | Professor Megelbach | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Big Ass Spider! | Lucas | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Boarder | Jarren Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Get the Gringo | Surgeon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Smell of Success | Mr. Rose | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Lafayette: The Lost Hero | Self - Lafayette's narration | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Extraordinary Measures | CEO Erich Loring | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | 2012 | Roland Picard | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | La velocità della luce | Rinaldo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Gray Man | Albert Fish | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Thieves | Anticuario | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Suzanne | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Boy Culture | Gregory Talbot | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ray | Dr. Hacker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Five Obstructions | The Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Shade | Malini | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | C.E.O. | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Secretary | Dr. Twardon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Panic Room | Stephen Altman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Beatnicks | Hank | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Pretender: Island of the Haunted | Sydney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jackpot | Santa Claus / Voice of Sevon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Pretender 2001 | Sydney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Cell | Lucien Baines | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Twin Falls Idaho | Miles, a Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | We Free Kings | Baldassarre | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Lisbon Story | Friedrich Monroe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Clear and Present Danger | Enrique Rojas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | Dr. Luc Montagnier | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rapture | Vic | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Madonna and the Dragon | Pavel | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Music Teacher | Prince Scotti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Potlatch | Gregoire | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Friendship's Death | Kubler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ballad of Dog Beach | Capt. Dantas | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Love Among Thieves | Alan Channing | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | A View to a Kill | Scarpine | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Phenomena | Inspector Rudolf Geiger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Choose Me | Zack Antoine | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Public Woman | Ethel's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Entre Nous | Carlier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Enigma | Russian Soldier (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Crystal Gazing | Husband | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The State of Things | Friedrich Munro | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Fun and Games for Everyone | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | La Collectionneuse | Adrien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Suzanne’s Career | Frank (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Patrick Bauchau - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Patrick Bauchau?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patrick Bauchau is "Lafayette: The Lost Hero" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Patrick Bauchau acted in?
Patrick Bauchau has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Patrick Bauchau?
Other notable films include "Wim Wenders, Desperado", "Ray", and "Lisbon Story".