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.
Patrick Bauchau Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Patrick Bauchau reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Patrick Bauchau's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 82% of Patrick Bauchau's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains La moitié de l'amour, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Patrick Bauchau Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Patrick Bauchau's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Patrick Bauchau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Wim Wenders, Desperado | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Translators | Georges Fontaine | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Get the Gringo | Surgeon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Lafayette: The Lost Hero | Self - Lafayette's narration | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Extraordinary Measures | CEO Erich Loring | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | La velocità della luce | Rinaldo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | El amor y la ciudad | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | 9 Lives of Mara | Documentarian | Hit | 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 → |
| 2002 | C.E.O. | - | Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Lisbon Story | Friedrich Monroe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Clear and Present Danger | Enrique Rojas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Day of Reckoning | Andre Rouselle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | Dr. Luc Montagnier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | From Time to Time | L'interprète de H.G Wells | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Robert's Movie | Robert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Knot in the Necktie | Cesare | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Madonna and the Dragon | Pavel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Visioni private | Boris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Love Comedy | Vollard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Errors of Youth | Paul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Music Teacher | Prince Scotti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Accroche-cœur | Léo | Hit | 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 → |
| 1987 | Cross | Simon Leenhardt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Riviera | Riker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | La moitié de l'amour | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Folie suisse | Federico | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Phenomena | Inspector Rudolf Geiger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Report from Hollywood | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Entre Nous | Carlier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Les Îles | Edouard | Super Hit | 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) | Hit | 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 "La moitié de l'amour" 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 "Lafayette: The Lost Hero", "The Knot in the Necktie", and "Les Îles".