Chris Bauer
ActingAbout Chris Bauer
Chris Bauer (born October 28, 1966) is an American actor. He is best known for his television work in The Wire, Third Watch, True Blood, Survivor's Remorse, The Deuce and the Apple TV+ original science fiction space drama series For All Mankind. He has also appeared on Broadway as Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire. He has originated roles in plays by David Mamet, John Patrick Shanley and Jez Butterworth.
Chris Bauer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Chris Bauer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Chris Bauer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Chris Bauer'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 Find Your Friends, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Chris Bauer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Chris Bauer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Chris Bauer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Our Hero, Balthazar | Beaver | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Eenie Meanie | Gary | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Find Your Friends | Russell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Henry Johnson | Mr. Barnes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Thunderbolts* | Holt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Little Things | Detective Sal Rizoli | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | 3 Days with Dad | Father Rose | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Dog's Way Home | Kurch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dismissed | Mr. Ward | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Wolves | Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sully | Larry Rooney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Money Monster | Lt. Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Temps | Mike | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Tomorrowland | Frank's Dad | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Conspirator | Major Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Guitar | Chief of Surgery (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Diminished Capacity | Lloyd | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sounds Like | Larry Pearce | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flags of Our Fathers | Commandant Vandegrift | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Bernard and Doris | Chef | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Notorious Bettie Page | Irving Klaw | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Exonerated | Cop #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Broken Flowers | Dan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Our Fathers | Olan Horne | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Keane | Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Angels Crest | Teddy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Bug | Ernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Taking Back Our Town | James Melancon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | 61* | Bob Cerv | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Animal Factory | Bad Eye | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Photographer | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | High Fidelity | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Cradle Will Rock | VTA - Carpenter | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sweet and Lowdown | Ace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Flawless | Jacko | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Hunley | Simkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | 8MM | Machine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Cool, Dry Place | Larry Ives | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | One Night Stand | Bartender (as Christopher Bauer) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Devil's Advocate | Gettys | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Myth of Fingerprints | Jerry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Snow White: A Tale of Terror | Konrad | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Face/Off | Ivan Dubov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Fools Rush In | Phil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Colin Fitz | Tony Baby Shark | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Thena | Marv | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Speed the Plow | - | Flop | Similar → |
Chris Bauer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Chris Bauer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chris Bauer is "Find Your Friends" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Chris Bauer acted in?
Chris Bauer has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Chris Bauer?
Other notable films include "The Devil's Advocate", "A Dog's Way Home", and "Thunderbolts*".