Tchéky Karyo - Actor Profile

Tchéky Karyo

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 4, 1953
Birth Place: Istanbul, Turkey

About Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo was a Turkish-born French actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tchéky Karyo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Tchéky Karyo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tchéky Karyo 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 Tchéky Karyo's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 94% of Tchéky Karyo'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 Shadow Dance, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tchéky Karyo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tchéky Karyo's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Shadow Dance (1983) movie poster
★10.0

Shadow Dance: The French intelligence agency plants Xavier, a former militant leftist, into a fascist organisation called Janus, again

Shadow Dance

1983•Thriller
★9.0
Grottenolm (1985) movie poster
★9.0

Grottenolm: A group of people meet on board an ambulance aircraft. They are all looking for a mysterious young man for different rea

Grottenolm

1985•Drama
★9.0
Rita Ritter (1984) movie poster
★9.0

Rita Ritter: A writer tries unsuccessfully to sell his screenplays and plays. He marries a television editor, but she only wants to f

Rita Ritter

1984•Drama
★9.0
Passage to Paradise (1996) movie poster
★9.0

Passage to Paradise: Martha, an American lady who has lived in Italy for many years without ever learning the language; and Renato, twenty fi

Passage to Paradise

1996•Comedy
★8.7
Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick (1993) movie poster
★8.7

Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick: Just Like That: A receptionist in a large firm cheats on her voyeuristic lover with a delivery boy who has a crush on he

Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick

1993•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Tchéky Karyo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Tell Me Iggy Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Vicky and Her Mystery Bruno Hit Similar →
2021 Christmas Next Door Georges, le mari de Nicoletta Hit Similar →
2020 A Mermaid in Paris Camille Hit Similar →
2018 Belle and Sebastian 3: The Last Chapter César Hit Similar →
2016 Wild Tales From The Village Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2015 Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues César Hit Similar →
2013 Belle and Sebastian César Hit Similar →
2013 Jappeloup Marcel Rozier, French team coach Hit Similar →
2011 A Gang Story Serge Suttel Hit Similar →
2011 Special Forces Admiral Guezennec Hit Similar →
2010 The Way Captain Henri Hit Similar →
2007 Les Cerfs-volants Ambroise Super Hit Similar →
2007 Jacquou the Rebel Le chevalier Hit Similar →
2005 S.A.C. : Des hommes dans l'ombre Louis Routier Super Hit Similar →
2004 A Very Long Engagement Captain Favour Hit Similar →
2004 Ne quittez pas ! Raveu Hit Similar →
2004 Taking Lives Leclair Average Similar →
2001 Kiss of the Dragon Richard Hit Similar →
2000 The King Is Dancing Molière Hit Similar →
2000 The Patriot Jean Villeneuve Hit Similar →
2000 Saving Grace Jacques Chevalier Hit Similar →
1999 The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Jean de Dunois Average Similar →
1998 Let There Be Light! Harper Hit Similar →
1997 Dobermann Inspecteur Sauveur Cristini Hit Similar →
1996 Foreign Land Kraft Hit Similar →
1996 Passage to Paradise Renato Super Hit Similar →
1995 GoldenEye Dmitri Mishkin Hit Similar →
1995 Bad Boys Fouchet Hit Similar →
1995 Moon Shadow Lorenzo Hit Similar →
1995 Zadoc and Happiness Zadoc Hit Similar →
1994 Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy Mr. Jacques, the 1st projectionist Super Hit Similar →
1993 Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick Phillip (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1993 And the Band Played On Dr. Willy Rozenbaum Hit Similar →
1992 L'Atlantide Lieutenant Morhange Hit Similar →
1992 Too Close to the Gods Henri Georges Super Hit Similar →
1991 Husbands and Lovers Paolo Hit Similar →
1990 La fille des collines Vincent Hit Similar →
1990 Nikita Bob Hit Similar →
1988 The Bear Tom Hit Similar →
1986 États d'âme Bertrand Hit Similar →
1986 L'Unique Michel Hit Similar →
1985 Grottenolm Gerome Holm Super Hit Similar →
1984 Full Moon in Paris Remi Hit Similar →
1984 Rita Ritter Man Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Outsider Francis Pierron Hit Similar →
1983 Shadow Dance Xavier Super Hit Similar →
1982 La Balance Petrovic Average Similar →
1982 Toute une nuit - Hit Similar →
1982 The Return of Martin Guerre Augustin Hit Similar →

Tchéky Karyo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tchéky Karyo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tchéky Karyo is "Shadow Dance" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tchéky Karyo acted in?

Tchéky Karyo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tchéky Karyo?

Other notable films include "Grottenolm", "Rita Ritter", and "Passage to Paradise".

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