Patrick Chesnais
ActingAbout Patrick Chesnais
Patrick Chesnais (born 18 March 1947) is a French actor, film director and screenwriter. Patrick Chesnais was born in La Garenne-Colombes, Hauts-de-Seine. He was educated at the Lycée Pierre Corneille in Rouen. In 1989, he won the César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in the film La Lectrice directed by Michel Deville. In 1994, he starred in Harold Pinter's Le Retour, and in 1992, in La Belle Histoire by Claude Lelouch. He starred in Hany Tamba's Melodrama Habibi in 2008. He is married to fellow actor Josiane Stoléru. Source: Article "Patrick Chesnais" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Patrick Chesnais Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Patrick Chesnais 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 Chesnais's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Patrick Chesnais'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 Les Sacrifiés, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Patrick Chesnais Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Patrick Chesnais's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Patrick Chesnais has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Islanders | Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Another Alice | La Chenille | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Chroma | Jacques Rénier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Laval, le collaborateur | Pierre Laval | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Like Thunder in a Cloudless Sky | Père de Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | When Granny Meets Grandpa | Papy | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Sweetheart | Jules | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Adopt a Daddy | Vigo | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Emperor of Paris | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | My Mother Is Crazy | Alvaro | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | School Is Over | Gilbert | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Demi-sœurs | Le notaire | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Noir Enigma | Commissaire Rousseau | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Lost in Armenia | Bolzec | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Où es-tu maintenant ? | le commandant Brosky | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The List of My Desires | Le père de Jocelyne | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bleu Catacombes | Commissaire Rousseau | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | 60 Going On 12 | Pierrot | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bright Days Ahead | Philippe | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Les Enfoirés 2013 - La Boîte à Musique des Enfoirés | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Welcome Aboard | Taillendier | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hiver rouge | Commissaire Rousseau | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | You Will Be My Son | François Amelot | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Great Restaurant II | The Prostitute Costumer | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | In Gold We Trust | Georges | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Blame It on Mum | Henry Celliers | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Change of Plans | Erwann | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Melodrama Habibi | Bruno Caprice | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Maiden and the Wolves | Léon Amblard | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Héros | Clovis Costa | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Diving Bell and the Butterfly | Dr. Lepage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Price to Pay | Grégoire | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Not Here to Be Loved | Jean-Claude | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Casablanca Driver | Coll Murray, le journaliste | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Irène | Gazet | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Kennedy et moi | Paul Gurney | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Children of the Century | Gustave Planche | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | After Sex | Philippe Clovier | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Beautiful Story | Pierre Lhermitte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Austrian | Herman | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | There Were Days... and Moons | Le docteur | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | La Lectrice | le P.D.G. | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Les Sacrifiés | Gino | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Snow | First inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | First Voyage | Yan Lambert | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Cocktail Molotov | Rucker | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Out of Whack | Jeffy / L'inspecteur Lujon / M. Poitronneau | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Dossier 51 | Hadès | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Castaways of Turtle Island | Gérard | Average | Similar → |
Patrick Chesnais - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Patrick Chesnais?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patrick Chesnais is "Les Sacrifiés" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Patrick Chesnais acted in?
Patrick Chesnais has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Patrick Chesnais?
Other notable films include "Laval, le collaborateur", "Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui", and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly".