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name: "Bronson Pinchot"
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fi1m_id: "bronson-pinchot"
imdb_id: "nm0001621"
tmdb_id: 4689
wikidata_id: "Q445337"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "20 May 1959"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 72
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 5
updated: "2026-09-17T15:33:02.544467+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Bronson Pinchot

## Identity

Bronson Pinchot

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/bronson-pinchot
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** bronson-pinchot
- **IMDb ID:** nm0001621
- **TMDB ID:** 4689
- **Wikidata ID:** Q445337
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronson_Pinchot, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q445337, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001621/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/4689

Actor. Born 20 May 1959 in New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 20 May 1959, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1983–present
- **Also known as:** Bronson Alcott Pinchot, برانسون پینچوت
- **Average Fi1m score:** 72, as actor, over 5 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 72 (3), 1990s 82 (1), 2020s 62 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 67 across 5 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 1 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 4, Crime 3, Action 2, Drama 2, Romance 2, Mystery 1
- **Screen time:** 7 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $403m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronson_Pinchot, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q445337, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001621/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/4689

## Streaming the US now

- **Netflix:** [*True Romance*](https://film.one/film/true-romance.md) (82), [*The Residence*](https://film.one/tv/the-residence.md) (62)
- **HBO Max:** [*Risky Business*](https://film.one/film/risky-business.md) (81)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Bronson Pinchot

> Bronson Pinchot makes eccentric supporting characters conspicuous through accents and physical comedy. We value his comic timing, but the broader character work can become overbearing; the films around him need to offer something beyond another opportunity to be peculiar.

An accent and a broad physical joke are often the first things we notice about Bronson Pinchot. His art-gallery assistant Serge in *Beverly Hills Cop* (1984) established him as an eccentric supporting presence alongside Eddie Murphy. Comic timing and improvisation are the reasons to watch him here, beyond the novelty of the accent. We like his willingness to be conspicuous, though a character being unmistakable does not necessarily make every appearance rewarding.

*Perfect Strangers* (1986–1993), with Pinchot as Balki Bartokomous, gave that broad character work a sustained leading role. That stretch matters when considering an actor whose film reputation remains so closely associated with Serge. Returning to the part in *Beverly Hills Cop III* (1994) and *Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F* (2024) has kept the association strong. The limitation is apparent in *Blame It on the Bellboy* (1992), where the broadness feels overdone and the comic choices insufficiently fresh.

Tony Scott's *True Romance* (1993), working from Quentin Tarantino's violent fantasy, gives us a useful reason to look beyond that comic reputation. As Elliot Blitzer, Pinchot works outside the straightforward comedy of his signature roles. We were moved by the romance because Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette make the lovers convincing amid the cruelty. That tenderness belongs chiefly to the leads, but the supporting cast is a substantial part of why we recommend the film. Pinchot benefits from being in a film with more to offer than another eccentric character.

We are less persuaded by *The Residence* (2025), in which he plays Didier Gotthard. Uzo Aduba supplies a detective worth following, but the comedy is unreliable and eight episodes give the crowded White House mystery too many chances to interrupt itself. A comic mystery ought to have use for his timing, but this series needs to let its detective get on with the investigation. Begin with *True Romance*, provided its cruelty is not a deal-breaker.

## Biography

Bronson Pinchot is an American actor. He was born on 20 May 1959 in New York City and raised in South Pasadena, California. He graduated from Yale University with a degree in theatre studies.

Pinchot first gained attention for his role as Serge in *Beverly Hills Cop* (1984) and its sequels *Beverly Hills Cop III* (1994) and *Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F* (2024). He is best known for playing Balki Bartokomous in the sitcom *Perfect Strangers* (1986–1993). Other film credits include *Risky Business* (1983), *After Hours* (1985) and *True Romance* (1993).

His television work includes appearances in *Chilling Adventures of Sabrina* (2018) and *The Residence* (2025), in which he plays Didier Gotthard.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, tvmaze.com.*

## On Fi1m (5)

- *The Residence* (2025), Fi1m 62, as Didier Gotthard — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-residence.md)
- *True Romance* (1993), Fi1m 82, as Elliot Blitzer — [page](https://film.one/film/true-romance.md)
- *After Hours* (1985), Fi1m 80, as Lloyd — [page](https://film.one/film/after-hours.md)
- *Beverly Hills Cop* (1984), Fi1m 55, as Serge — [page](https://film.one/film/beverly-hills-cop.md)
- *Risky Business* (1983), Fi1m 81, as Barry — [page](https://film.one/film/risky-business.md)

## Complete filmography (88)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Residence* (2025), series, as Didier Gotthard — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-residence.md)
- *Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F* (2024), as Serge
- *Stalked by My Stepsister* (2023), as Photographer
- *Clowning* (2022), as Joaquin Alvin Illingworth III
- *Our Flag Means Death* (2022), series, as Ned Low
- *The Timekeepers of Eternity* (2021), as Craig Toomy (archive footage)
- *NCIS: Hawaiʻi* (2021), series, as Darrin Schwartz
- *The Mysterious Benedict Society* (2021), series, Actor
- *Black Monday* (2019), series, as Douglas 'Doug' Blackmore
- *Project Blue Book* (2019), series, as David Dubrovsky
- *Chilling Adventures of Sabrina* (2018), series, as Principal George Hawthorne
- *A Million Little Things* (2018), series, as Berge
- *Lodge 49* (2018), series, Actor
- *Double Play* (2017), as Bob
- *The Strike* (2016), as Carlo Lombardi
- *The Mysteries of Laura* (2014), series, as Head Chef J.T. Thompson
- *Kung-Fu and Titties* (2013), as The Beaver
- *Virgin Alexander* (2012), as Bim Norse
- *You and I* (2011), as Torrino
- *Shake It Up* (2010), series, as Kashlack Hessenheffer
- *Pure Country 2: The Gift* (2010), as Angel Matthew
- *Hawaii Five-0* (2010), series, as Bastille — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/hawaii-five-0.md)
- *Hooking Up* (2009), as Mr. Kimbal
- *From a Place of Darkness* (2008), as Carl
- *Mr. Art Critic* (2008), as M.J. Clayton
- *Chuck* (2007), series, as Victor — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/chuck.md)
- *The Wager* (2007), as Colin Buchansn
- *Six Degrees* (2006), series, Actor
- *Diamond Zero* (2005), as Bergerac De La Houssey
- *Second Best* (2004), as Doc Klingenstein
- *I Love the '80s Strikes Back* (2003), series, Actor
- *NCIS* (2003), series, as George Burton — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md)
- *Breaking News* (2002), series, Actor
- *Putting It Together* (2001), as The Narrator
- *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as Greg Ross
- *Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure* (2001), as Francois (voice)
- *Buzz Lightyear of Star Command* (2000), series, as Shakey / Science (voice)
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Henry Carlisle
- *Out of the Cold* (1999), as Max Kaplan
- *The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in For Love or Mummy* (1999), as Stan Laurel
- *Board Heads* (1998), as Ronald
- *The Wild Thornberrys* (1998), series, as Franz Fensterkopf (voice)
- *Quest for Camelot* (1998), as Grifin (voice)
- *Slappy and the Stinkers* (1998), as Roy
- *Amazing Stories: The Movie III* (1998), as Director
- *Merry Christmas, George Bailey* (1997), as Mr. Carter
- *Babes in Toyland* (1997), as Rodrigo (voice)
- *Meego* (1997), series, as Meego
- *Cow and Chicken* (1997), series, as Oscar / Guard / Old Wardrobe Man (voice)
- *I Am Weasel* (1997), series, as Oscar / Guard / Old Wardrobe Man (voice)
- *Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie* (1997), as General Armando Costrato (voice) (archive footage)
- *The Angry Beavers* (1997), series, as Truman / Brat (voice)
- *Hey Arnold!* (1996), series, as Director / Chauffeur (voice), Ronnie Matthews (voice)
- *Bruno the Kid* (1996), series, Actor
- *The First Wives Club* (1996), as Duarto Feliz
- *Clueless* (1996), series, as Ka-feen, Mr. Pontormo
- *Courage Under Fire* (1996), as Bruno
- *It's My Party* (1996), as Monty Tipton
- *3rd Rock from the Sun* (1996), series, as Roy Albright
- *The Adventures of Hyperman* (1995), series, Actor
- *High Society* (1995), series, as Dr. Zipkin
- *Dumb and Dumber* (1995), series, as Dumbster / Announcer (voice)
- *The Langoliers* (1995), series, as Craig Toomy
- *Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child* (1995), series, as Sonny the Toad (voice), Killer Whale / Reindeer (voice)
- *Aaahh!!! Real Monsters* (1994), series, as Deitrich Dunlap (voice)
- *Beverly Hills Cop III* (1994), as Serge
- *Duckman* (1994), series, as Dr. Henri Ducharme (voice)
- *Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman* (1993), series, as The Prankster
- *True Romance* (1993), as Elliot Blitzer — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/true-romance.md)
- *The Trouble with Larry* (1993), series, as Larry Burton
- *Blame It on the Bellboy* (1992), as Bellboy
- *Step by Step* (1991), series, as Jean-Luc Rieupeyroux
- *Jury Duty: The Comedy* (1990), as Sanford Lagelfost / Jorge Jimenez / Arthur Lloyd / Magda
- *Second Sight* (1989), as Bobby
- *She's Having a Baby* (1988), as Bronson Pinchot (uncredited)
- *Amazing Stories* (1986), as Director
- *Perfect Strangers* (1986), series, as Balki Bartokomous
- *Between Two Women* (1986), as Photographer
- *The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood* (1986), as Charles Dickens
- *Amazing Stories* (1985), series, as The Director
- *George Burns Comedy Week* (1985), series, Actor
- *After Hours* (1985), as Lloyd — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/after-hours.md)
- *Sara* (1985), series, as Dennis Kemper
- *Hot Resort* (1985), as Brad
- *The Flamingo Kid* (1984), as Alfred Schultz
- *Beverly Hills Cop* (1984), as Serge — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/beverly-hills-cop.md)
- *Risky Business* (1983), as Barry — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/risky-business.md)
- *Run Amok*, as Harvey Zuckerman

## Gallery

- ![Bronson Pinchot](https://film.one/media/person/46964/gallery-7730a224b7e4.jpg) Bronson Pinchot — Rob DiCaterino from Clifton, NJ, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Bronson_Pinchot_2012.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![39th Emmy Awards - Sept. 1987 - rehearsal](https://film.one/media/person/46964/gallery-4a4f7c85c0a3.jpg) 39th Emmy Awards - Sept. 1987 - rehearsal — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Bronson_Pinchot_and_Mark_Linn-Baker_at_the_39th_Emmy_Awards.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Bronson Pinchot](https://film.one/media/person/46964/gallery-13efc23d6325.jpg) Bronson Pinchot — Image via TMDB
- ![Bronson Pinchot](https://film.one/media/person/46964/gallery-d41e9cc165f8.jpg) Bronson Pinchot — Image via TMDB

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