Denis Ménochet
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Denis Menochet (born 1977 in Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d'Oise) is a French film and television actor. Menochet is perhaps best known to an international audience for his role as Perrier LaPadite, a French dairy farmer interrogated by the Nazis for harboring Jews, in the 2009 Quentin Tarantino film, Inglourious Basterds. Elizabeth Weitzman, a film critic for the New York Daily News, praised Menochet's work opposite Christoph Waltz in the opening scene of Inglorious Basterds. Weitzman wrote in August 2009, "The terrific opening, for example, does feature a hailstorm of bullets. What you'll remember best, though, is the haunted silence of actor Denis Menochet, playing a French farmer accused of harboring Jews."
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Denis Ménochet 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 Denis Ménochet'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Denis Ménochet remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Inglourious Basterds, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Denis Ménochet Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Denis Ménochet's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Denis Ménochet.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Karma | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Darwinners | (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Rumours | Sylvain Broulez | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Beau Is Afraid | Jeeves | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | White Paradise | Samuel | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | White Dog | Romain Gary | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Beasts | Antoine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Peter von Kant | Peter von Kant | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun | Prison Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Mauritanian | Emmanuel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Only the Animals | Michel Farange | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | By the Grace of God | François Debord | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Emperor of Paris | Dubillard | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Old Boys | Babinot | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mary Magdalene | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | 7 Days in Entebbe | Jacques Le Moine | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Custody | Antoine Besson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Assassin's Creed | Abstergo Güvenlik Müdürü | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Dancer | Ruben | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Program | Johan Bruyneel | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Norfolk | Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Where Were You When Michael Jackson Died? | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ablations | Pastor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Our Heroes Died Tonight | Victor | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Volcano | Ezechiel | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Grand Central | Toni | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Just a Sigh | Antoine (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Just Before Losing Everything | Antoine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | In the House | Rapha père | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Low Profile | Yvan Le Doze | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Adopted | Alex | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Special Forces | Captain Lucas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Skylab | Uncle Roger | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Lily Sometimes | Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Joseph et la fille | Franck | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Robin Hood | Adhemar | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Jeanine (ou mes parents n'ont rien d'exceptionnel) | Le père | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Round Up | Corot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Inglourious Basterds | Perrier LaPadite | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | You Will Be Mine | Copain Yves | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Trivial | Jean-Luc | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | La Vie en Rose | Journalist in Orly | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hannibal Rising | Chief of Police | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Poison d'avril | L'ingénieur du son | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Foon | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ordinary Man | Dan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Moustache | Serveur | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Autumn | The Bodyguard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Spin the Bottle | Denis | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Jupiter | Paul Archambault | Flop | Similar → |
Denis Ménochet - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Denis Ménochet?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Denis Ménochet is "Inglourious Basterds" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Denis Ménochet acted in?
Denis Ménochet has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Denis Ménochet?
Other notable films include "The Round Up", "The Beasts", and "Custody".