Patrick Bauchau
ActingAbout Patrick Bauchau
Patrick Nicolas Jean Sixte Ghislain Bauchau (born 6 December 1938) is a Belgian actor best known for his roles in the films A View to a Kill, The Rapture and Panic Room, as well as the TV shows The Pretender and House. Patrick Bauchau was born in Brussels, Belgium on 6 December 1938, the son of Mary (née Kozyrev), a Russian-born school administrator and publisher, and Henry Bauchau, a school administrator, lawyer, publisher, writer, and psychoanalyst who served as an officer in the Belgian Underground during World War II. He was raised in Belgium, Switzerland and England. He attended Oxford University on an academic scholarship and speaks German, French, English, Spanish, Italian, and a little Russian, Portuguese and Dutch. He is married to the French actress and writer Mijanou Bardot, and lives in Los Angeles.
Patrick Bauchau Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Patrick Bauchau 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 Bauchau's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Patrick Bauchau'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 Lafayette: The Lost Hero, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Patrick Bauchau Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Patrick Bauchau's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Patrick Bauchau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Wim Wenders, Desperado | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Translators | Georges Fontaine | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Girl King | René Descartes | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Me and Kaminski | Professor Megelbach | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Big Ass Spider! | Lucas | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Boarder | Jarren Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Get the Gringo | Surgeon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Smell of Success | Mr. Rose | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Lafayette: The Lost Hero | Self - Lafayette's narration | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Extraordinary Measures | CEO Erich Loring | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | 2012 | Roland Picard | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | La velocità della luce | Rinaldo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Gray Man | Albert Fish | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Thieves | Anticuario | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Suzanne | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Boy Culture | Gregory Talbot | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ray | Dr. Hacker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Five Obstructions | The Perfect Man / Voice-over (Brussels) / Speaker (Cartoon) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Shade | Malini | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | C.E.O. | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Secretary | Dr. Twardon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Panic Room | Stephen Altman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Beatnicks | Hank | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Pretender: Island of the Haunted | Sydney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jackpot | Santa Claus / Voice of Sevon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Pretender 2001 | Sydney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Cell | Lucien Baines | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Twin Falls Idaho | Miles, a Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | We Free Kings | Baldassarre | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Lisbon Story | Friedrich Monroe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Clear and Present Danger | Enrique Rojas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | Dr. Luc Montagnier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rapture | Vic | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Madonna and the Dragon | Pavel | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Music Teacher | Prince Scotti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Potlatch | Gregoire | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Friendship's Death | Kubler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ballad of Dog Beach | Capt. Dantas | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Love Among Thieves | Alan Channing | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | A View to a Kill | Scarpine | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Phenomena | Inspector Rudolf Geiger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Choose Me | Zack Antoine | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Public Woman | Ethel's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Entre Nous | Carlier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Enigma | Russian Soldier (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Crystal Gazing | Husband | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The State of Things | Friedrich Munro | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Fun and Games for Everyone | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | La Collectionneuse | Adrien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Suzanne’s Career | Frank (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Patrick Bauchau - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Patrick Bauchau?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patrick Bauchau is "Lafayette: The Lost Hero" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Patrick Bauchau acted in?
Patrick Bauchau has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Patrick Bauchau?
Other notable films include "Wim Wenders, Desperado", "Ray", and "The Pretender 2001".