Gérard Watkins
ActingAbout Gérard Watkins
Gérard Watkins is an English-French actor, playwright, director, and songwriter. As a stage actor he has performed in over forty productions in Paris with such directors as Véronique Bellegarde, Julie Beres, Jean-Claude Buchard, Elizabeth Chailloux, Michel Didym, André Engel, Frederic Fisbach, Marc François, Daniel Jeanneteau, Philipe Lanton, Jean-Louis Martinelli, Lars Noren, Claude Régy, Yann Ritsema, Bernard Sobel, Viviane Theophilides, and Jean-Pierre Vincent. Among his critically acclaimed performances are Ian in Sarah Kane's Blasted, Edmond in King Lear, and Rosalind in As you Like it. In the Cinema he is perhaps best known for his role in the 2009 film Taken as Patrice Saint Clair, the sex trafficking kingpin that runs the operation that kidnapped the protagonist's 17-year old daughter, but he has also performed with directors as Julie Lopez Curval, Jérome Salle, Yann Samuel, Julian Schnabel, Hugo Santiago, and Peter Watkins. Since 1994 he has directed his own theatre company, the Perdita Ensemble, where he has staged all of his plays, the Secret Capital, Follow Me, The Tower, In the Faraway Forest, Icone, Identity, Lost, and I Don't Remember Very Well.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gérard Watkins reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Gérard Watkins'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gérard Watkins remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rebecca H. (Return to the Dogs), which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gérard Watkins Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gérard Watkins's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gérard Watkins.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Stereo Girls | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Amarres | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Our Brothers | Le directeur de l'IGS | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Accusation | L'avocat général | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Normandy Nude | Volker | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Odyssey | Le maître de cérémonie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Le monde qui nous perd | Avocat partie civile | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Colt 45 | Calhoun | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Ponzi Scheme | Banquier Chmelinski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Silences d'état | Stéphane Ferran | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Solitudes | Le capitaine de police | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Rebecca H. (Return to the Dogs) | Detective | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Going South | Le père | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hidden Diary | Gilles | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Invisible Woman | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Heir Apparent: Largo Winch | Cattaneo | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Taken | Patrice Saint-Clair | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Feelings Factory | Michel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Le Roi Lear | Edmund | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Diving Bell and the Butterfly | Doctor Cocheton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Je me fais rare | Acteur 1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Returned | Le fils du maire | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Love Me If You Dare | Julien's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | La Commune (Paris, 1871) | Gérard Bourlet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Wolf of the West Coast | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Les Danseurs du Mozambique | Le chasseur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Near Mrs. | Techtronics guard #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | New York 1935 | Un invité | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Travelling avant | Young brawler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Public Security | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | On a volé Charlie Spencer ! | Le soldat américain du film | Flop | Similar → |
Gérard Watkins - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gérard Watkins?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gérard Watkins is "Rebecca H. (Return to the Dogs)" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gérard Watkins acted in?
Gérard Watkins has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gérard Watkins?
Other notable films include "The Ponzi Scheme", "La Commune (Paris, 1871)", and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly".