Barbet Schroeder, a renowned director and producer, entered this world on August 26, 1941, in the vibrant city of Tehran, Iran. With a career spanning decades, he has left an indelible mark on the film industry, earning recognition for his work on a variety of projects, including the critically acclaimed "Our Lady of the Assassins" (2000),the psychological thriller "Single White Female" (1992),and the iconic "Barfly" (1987).
Personal Details
Height5' 11"
BornAug 26, 1941 Tehran, Iran
Biography
Career
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2017

The Venerable W. as Narrateur (voice)
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2007

The Darjeeling Limited as The Mechanic
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L'avocat de la terreur as Narrator (voice)
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Ne touchez pas la hache as Duc de Grandlieu
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2006

Paris, je t'aime as Monsieur Henny (Porte de Choisy)
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2005

Only the Night as Dr. Idelman
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1996

Mars Attacks! as French President
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1994

Queen Margot as Advisor #2
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Beverly Hills Cop III as Man in Porsche
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1990

The Golden Boat as Mean Passer-by
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1984

Tricheurs as Un Joueur (uncredited)
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1980

L.A.X. as Narrator
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1974

La Paloma as Bishop (uncredited)
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Celine and Julie Go Boating as Olivier
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1965

Six in Paris as Jean-Pierre (segment "Gare du Nord")
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1963

The Carabineers as Car Salesman
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2024
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2014
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2006
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2003
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1985
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1969
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2017

The Venerable W. as Director, Writer
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2015

Amnesia as Director, Screenplay
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2008

Inju, la bête dans l'ombre as Director
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2007

L'avocat de la terreur as Director
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2002

Murder by Numbers as Director
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1998

Desperate Measures as Director
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1996

Before and After as Director
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1995

Kiss of Death as Director
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1992

Single White Female as Director
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1990

Reversal of Fortune as Director
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1987

Barfly as Director
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1985

The Charles Bukowski Tapes as Director
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1984

Tricheurs as Director, Writer
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1978

Koko: A Talking Gorilla as Director
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1974

General Idi Amin Dada: A Self Portrait as Director, Writer
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1972

The Valley (Obscured by Clouds) as Director, Screenplay
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1969

More as Director, Writer