Tchéky Karyo - Actor Profile

Tchéky Karyo

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 4, 1953
Birth Place: Istanbul, Turkey

About Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo was a Turkish-born French actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tchéky Karyo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tchéky Karyo 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 Tchéky Karyo'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 64% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tchéky Karyo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tchéky Karyo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tchéky Karyo's career based on audience ratings.

★8.7
Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick (1993) movie poster
★8.7

Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick — Just Like That: A receptionist in a large firm cheats on her voyeuristic lover with a delivery boy who has a crush on he

Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick

1993•Drama
★8.5
Les Cerfs-volants (2007) movie poster
★8.5

Les Cerfs-volants — Normandy, 1934. Ludo, raised by his uncle Ambroise, a kite maker, befriends little Lila. For five years he loses sight o

Les Cerfs-volants

2007•Drama
★8.0
Tell Me Iggy (2022) movie poster
★8.0

Tell Me Iggy — This new intimate documentary looks at the extraordinary journey of the 75-year-old American rocker, who has come back f

Tell Me Iggy

2022•Documentary
★8.0
Wild Tales From The Village (2016) movie poster
★8.0

Wild Tales From The Village — A year in the life of an extraordinary village hidden away in the French countryside.

Wild Tales From The Village

2016•Documentary
★7.5
Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy (1994) movie poster
★7.5

Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy — A second-class horror movie has to be shown at Cannes Film Festival, but, before each screening, the projectionist is ki

Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy

1994•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tchéky Karyo.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Killer Tessier Average Similar →
2023 Serial Driver Jean-Yves Lapick Average Similar →
2022 Tell Me Iggy Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Vicky and Her Mystery Bruno Hit Similar →
2021 Christmas Next Door Georges, le mari de Nicoletta Hit Similar →
2020 A Mermaid in Paris Camille Hit Similar →
2018 Mary Magdalene Elisha Average Similar →
2018 Belle and Sebastian 3: The Last Chapter César Hit Similar →
2016 Wild Tales From The Village Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2015 Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues César Hit Similar →
2013 Belle and Sebastian César Hit Similar →
2013 Jappeloup Marcel Rozier, French team coach Hit Similar →
2011 A Gang Story Serge Suttel Hit Similar →
2011 Special Forces Admiral Guezennec Hit Similar →
2010 The Way Captain Henri Hit Similar →
2010 Among Us Walter Average Similar →
2007 Les Cerfs-volants Ambroise Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Lark Farm Aram Average Similar →
2007 Jacquou the Rebel Le chevalier Hit Similar →
2005 S.A.C. : Des hommes dans l'ombre Louis Routier Super Hit Similar →
2004 A Very Long Engagement Captain Favour Hit Similar →
2004 Ne quittez pas ! Raveu Hit Similar →
2004 Taking Lives Leclair Average Similar →
2003 The Good Thief Roger Average Similar →
2001 Kiss of the Dragon Richard Hit Similar →
2000 The King Is Dancing Molière Average Similar →
2000 The Patriot Jean Villeneuve Hit Similar →
2000 Saving Grace Jacques Chevalier Hit Similar →
1999 The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Jean de Dunois Average Similar →
1997 Dobermann Inspecteur Sauveur Cristini Hit Similar →
1997 Addicted to Love Anton Average Similar →
1996 Foreign Land Kraft Hit Similar →
1996 Follow Your Heart Ernesto Average Similar →
1995 GoldenEye Dmitri Mishkin Hit Similar →
1995 Crying Freeman Detective Netah Average Similar →
1995 Bad Boys Fouchet Hit Similar →
1994 Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy Mr. Jacques, the 1st projectionist Super Hit Similar →
1993 Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick Phillip (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1993 And the Band Played On Dr. Willy Rozenbaum Average Similar →
1992 1492: Conquest of Paradise Martín Alonso Pinzón Average Similar →
1991 Husbands and Lovers Paolo Average Similar →
1990 La fille des collines Vincent Hit Similar →
1990 Nikita Bob Hit Similar →
1988 The Bear Tom Hit Similar →
1984 Full Moon in Paris Remi Hit Similar →
1983 The Outsider Francis Pierron Hit Similar →
1982 La Balance Petrovic Average Similar →
1982 Toute une nuit - Average Similar →
1982 The Return of Martin Guerre Augustin Hit Similar →
N/A Fraîche Alex Average Similar →

Tchéky Karyo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tchéky Karyo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tchéky Karyo is "Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Tchéky Karyo acted in?

Tchéky Karyo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tchéky Karyo?

Other notable films include "Les Cerfs-volants", "Tell Me Iggy", and "Wild Tales From The Village".