Charles Berling
ActingAbout Charles Berling
Charles Berling (born 30 April 1958) is a French actor, director and screenwriter. Charles Berling, son of a navy doctor, is also the nephew of the literary critic Raymond Picard. His mother, Nadia, "only daughter of (French) settlers in Morocco" was born in Meknes (Morocco); she died in 2004. When he was two years old he left Paris for Brest, then Toulon, then, at seven, Tahiti. He studied acting at the Belgian school INSAS, in Brussels. He is the father of the actor Émile Berling. Source: Article "Charles Berling" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Charles Berling 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 Charles Berling'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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Charles Berling remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fin de partie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Charles Berling Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Berling's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charles Berling.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Storyteller | Romain Gary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Flo | Jacques Arthaud | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Masquerade | Jean-Charles | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Les Damnés de la Commune | Gustave Courbet (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Claude Sautet: A Subtle Director | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Three Days and a Life | Michel Desmedt | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Orient-Express: A Legendary Journey | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Escape from Raqqa | Patrice | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Who You Think I Am | Gilles | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Black Tide | Marc | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Reinventing Marvin | Roland | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Heartstrings | Le père de Marie | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Exchange Student | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Elle | Richard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | We Were Young | Bilou | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Tu es mon fils | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Clearstream Affair | Judge Renaud Van Ruymbeke | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | It Boy | Luc Apfel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Bad Seeds | Pierre Verdier | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | More Than Honey | Narrator (french voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | What's in a Name | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | L'Abolition | Robert Badinter | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Fin de partie | Clov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Summer Hours | Frédéric | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Quiet Chaos | Boesson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Marie-Antoinette, la véritable histoire | Récitant (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Made in Paris | Worms | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Man of My Life | Hugo | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | I Saw Ben Barka Get Killed | Georges Figon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Nina's House | Maurice Gutman | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | March of the Penguins | Father Penguin (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Secret Agents | Eugène | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Father and Sons | David | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Species Odyssey | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Demonlover | Hervé Le Millinec | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | How I Killed My Father | Jean-Luc | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Stardom | Philippe Gascon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Comedy of Innocence | Serge | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sentimental Destinies | Jean Barnery | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Matter of Taste | René Rousset | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Crime Scenes | Georges Fabian | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Bridge | Matthias | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train | Jean-Marie | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Dry Cleaning | Jean-Marie Kunstler | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Pierre and Marie | Pierre Curie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Love, etc. | Pierre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ridicule | Le Marquis Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Age of Potential | Man at phone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nelly and Monsieur Arnaud | Jérôme | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Coming to Terms with the Dead | François | Average | Similar → |
Charles Berling - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Berling?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Berling is "Fin de partie" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Charles Berling acted in?
Charles Berling has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Berling?
Other notable films include "Claude Sautet: A Subtle Director", "The Storyteller", and "A Species Odyssey".