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Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo

Actor · born 4 October 1953 · Istanbul, Turkey

Tchéky Karyo (French: [tʃeki kɑʁjo]; born Baruh Djaki Karyo; October 4, 1953 – October 31, 2025) was a Turkish-born French actor and musician.

Beginning his career as an actor on stage in classical and contemporary plays, he later worked as a character actor in films in the 1980s. He acted in numerous films by Hollywood and French directors, including Luc Besson. He was nominated for a César Award for Most Promising Actor for his performance in the 1982 film La Balance.

Where to start: Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy (1994).

As actor 109

TV shows 20

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Tchéky Karyo movie?

By viewer score, Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy (1994) at 7.5/10.

What are Tchéky Karyo’s most popular movies?

Bad Boys, GoldenEye, The Patriot.

How many movies has Tchéky Karyo made?

109 films on TMDB, 109 as actor.

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