Patrick Chesnais
ActingAbout Patrick Chesnais
Patrick Chesnais (born 18 March 1947) is a French actor, film director and screenwriter. Patrick Chesnais was born in La Garenne-Colombes, Hauts-de-Seine. He was educated at the Lycée Pierre Corneille in Rouen. In 1989, he won the César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in the film La Lectrice directed by Michel Deville. In 1994, he starred in Harold Pinter's Le Retour, and in 1992, in La Belle Histoire by Claude Lelouch. He starred in Hany Tamba's Melodrama Habibi in 2008. He is married to fellow actor Josiane Stoléru. Source: Article "Patrick Chesnais" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Patrick Chesnais Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Patrick Chesnais reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. 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 Chesnais's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Patrick Chesnais'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 Les Sacrifiés, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Patrick Chesnais Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Patrick Chesnais's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Patrick Chesnais has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Islanders | Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Another Alice | La Chenille | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Chroma | Jacques Rénier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Laval, le collaborateur | Pierre Laval | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Like Thunder in a Cloudless Sky | Père de Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Sweetheart | Jules | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Adopt a Daddy | Vigo | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Emperor of Paris | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Demi-sœurs | Le notaire | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Noir Enigma | Commissaire Rousseau | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Lost in Armenia | Bolzec | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Où es-tu maintenant ? | le commandant Brosky | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bright Days Ahead | Philippe | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Les Enfoirés 2013 - La Boîte à Musique des Enfoirés | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Welcome Aboard | Taillendier | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hiver rouge | Commissaire Rousseau | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | You Will Be My Son | François Amelot | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Great Restaurant II | The Prostitute Costumer | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Blame It on Mum | Henry Celliers | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Melodrama Habibi | Bruno Caprice | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Maiden and the Wolves | Léon Amblard | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Diving Bell and the Butterfly | Dr. Lepage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Not Here to Be Loved | Jean-Claude | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | J'irai cracher sur vos tongs | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Casablanca Driver | Coll Murray, le journaliste | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Le ventre de Juliette | Abel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Irène | Gazet | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Fool's Game | Commissaire Aguerre | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Kennedy et moi | Paul Gurney | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Man of My Life | Charles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Children of the Century | Gustave Planche | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | After Sex | Philippe Clovier | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Drôles d'oiseaux | Commissaire Voitot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Beautiful Story | Pierre Lhermitte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | La Pagaille | Jean-Jacques | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Le Sixième Doigt | Simon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Austrian | Herman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | There Were Days... and Moons | Le docteur | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Thank You Satan | Alain Monnier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | La Lectrice | le P.D.G. | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Les Sacrifiés | Gino | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Snow | First inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | First Voyage | Yan Lambert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Imprint of Giants | Martial Dromner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Cocktail Molotov | Rucker | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Out of Whack | Jeffy / L'inspecteur Lujon / M. Poitronneau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Dossier 51 | Hadès | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Castaways of Turtle Island | Gérard | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Monsieur Albert | François | Super Hit | Similar → |
Patrick Chesnais - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Patrick Chesnais?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patrick Chesnais is "Les Sacrifiés" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Patrick Chesnais acted in?
Patrick Chesnais has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Patrick Chesnais?
Other notable films include "Le ventre de Juliette", "The Imprint of Giants", and "Fool's Game".