Bernard Farcy
ActingAbout Bernard Farcy
Bernard Farcy (born 17 March 1949) is a French actor who has starred in over 70 plays, television series and films. He is best known for his role as Gérard Gibert in Luc Besson's action-comedy franchise Taxi, as well as his appearances in national box-office successes such as Marche à l'ombre (1984), The Three Brothers (1995), Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) and Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002), the latter of which has attained cult status in France. Farcy's performances in more somber movies—to the likes of Our Story (1984), Le Solitaire (1987) and Let Sleeping Cops Lie (1988)—have also been noted. His interpretation of statesman Charles de Gaulle in the TV mini-series Le Grand Charles earned him a nomination for the International Emmy Award for Best Actor in 2006.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bernard Farcy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Bernard Farcy's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bernard Farcy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in De Gaulle, histoire d'un géant, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bernard Farcy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bernard Farcy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bernard Farcy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No Signal! | Gendarme Bertrand | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Sous écrous | Maître Riquet Mortille | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Hypermnestic | Jo Beaumont | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | 14 Days to Feel Better | Hubert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | De Gaulle, histoire d'un géant | Charles de Gaulle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Taxi 5 | Gérard Gibert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Trois mariages et un coup de foudre | Le médecin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Max & Leon | Célestin | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | La Folle Soirée du Palmashow 3 | Self - Guest | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | La Main de Fadma | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Al Farrouj | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Villain | Inspector Elliot | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Le Bénévole | Le commissaire Trépied | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Taxi 4 | Commissaire Gibert | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Iznogoud | le sultan Pullmankar le Sanguinaire | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | People : Jet Set 2 | B.B Bellencourt | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Mona lisier | Christian | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Albert est méchant | Lechevalier | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Taxi 3 | Commissaire Gibert | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | How we made Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Self - Actor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Wackos | Marszeski, le chef du RAID | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Captain Barbe-Rouge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Brotherhood of the Wolf | Laffont | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Taxi 2 | Commissaire Gibert | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | L'appel de la cave | Ami | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Taxi | Commissaire Gibert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Tapage nocturne | Vasco | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Gods Must Be Daring | Walter Rousseau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Les Sœurs Soleil | Norbert Rubino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Liars | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Three Brothers | Steven, le patron de Pascal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dead Tired | ANPE Employee | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Justinien Trouve, or God's Bastard | Biensobre | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Walking a Tightrope | Policier au commissariat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Let Sleeping Cops Lie | Inspector Latueva | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | La Travestie | The Dutch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Soldier's Tale | André | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Saxo | Moska | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Loner | A Carmoni brother | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | François Villon: The Maverick Poet | Colin de Cayeux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Ménage | A Nightclub Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Lien de parenté | Lucien Donati | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Marche à l'ombre | Monsieur Christian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Our Story | Farid | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Moon in the Gutter | Jésus | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Hernani | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | La Maison de nos rêves | - | Flop | Similar → |
Bernard Farcy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bernard Farcy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bernard Farcy is "De Gaulle, histoire d'un géant" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Bernard Farcy acted in?
Bernard Farcy has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bernard Farcy?
Other notable films include "Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra", "La Folle Soirée du Palmashow 3", and "La Main de Fadma".