Patrick Edlinger
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 15, 1960 in Dax, Landes, France
- Died
- November 10, 2012
- Active Years
- 1972–2025 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 33 credits in database
Biography
Patrick Edlinger was a French climber, mountaineer, professional rock climber, climbing author, and climbing film-maker. Born on June 15, 1960, in Dax, Landes, France, he died on November 16, 2012, in La Palud-sur-Verdon at the age of 52. Edlinger was a pioneer of high-level free climbing, sport climbing, competition climbing, and free solo climbing. In the 1980s, he was one of the first media figures in his discipline. His acting credits include Les loups entre eux (1985), La belle histoire (1992), and Roc'n Wall 97 (1997). He was also an actor and writer. Edlinger is recognized as a trendsetter for sport climbing.
Career overview
Patrick Edlinger was a French climber, mountaineer, professional rock climber, climbing author, and climbing film-maker. Born on June 15, 1960, in Dax, Landes, France, he was a pioneer of high-level free climbing, sport climbing, competition climbing, and free solo climbing. During the 1980s, he was one of the first media figures in the discipline and was renowned for his full solo ascents. He was introduced to climbing at the age of nine and practiced regularly starting at age fourteen, eventually devoting himself fully to the sport at age eighteen.
In addition to his climbing career, Edlinger was an actor and writer. His known credits include acting in Les loups entre eux in 1985, La belle histoire in 1992, and Roc'n Wall 97 in 1997. He is also associated with the video works Opera Vertical and La vie au bout des doigts. Edlinger died on November 16, 2012, in La Palud-sur-Verdon at the age of 52.
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Full Filmography
33 titles- The Future of Climbing (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Edlinger, la liberté au bout des doigts (2023) as Self
- Une Vie au dessus du vide (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- En Solo : L'ivresse des sommets (2022) as Self (footage archive)
- Une Araignée au Plafond (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Le Dernier Voyage de Patrick Edlinger (2017) as Self
- Cateissard (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Berhault (2008) as Self
- La Cordée de Rêve (2001) as Self
- Verdon Forever (1998) as Self
- Verdon Forever (1998) Original Concept
- Roc'n Wall 97 (1997) as Self
- Roc'n Wall 97 (1997) Original Concept
- Il Était Une Voie Edlinger (1997) as Self
- Le Grec - Georges Livanos (1994) as Self
- The Beautiful Story (1992) as Self
- Plan-Séquence (1992) as Self
- Passion Extrême (1989) as Self
- Arrowhead (1989) as Self
- Les Conquérants de l'Impossible: Portrait de Groupe (1986) as Self
- Among Wolves (1985) as Patrick
- Profession grimpeur, Eric Escoffier (1985) as Self
- Opera Vertical (1984) as Self
- The Fingertip Phenomenon (1984) as Self
- Verdon-Saussois 1983 (1983) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Life by the Fingertips (1982) as Self
- Oversand (1981) as Self
- Droit de Réponse (1981) as Self
- Over-Ice (1981) as Self
- Aventure à Bleau (1980) as Self
- Overdon (1980) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Patrick Edlinger best known for?
Patrick Edlinger is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Future of Climbing (2025), Champs-Elysées (1982), Le Grand Échiquier (1972).
When and where was Patrick Edlinger born?
Patrick Edlinger was born on June 15, 1960 in Dax, Landes, France. They passed away on November 10, 2012.
How many credits does Patrick Edlinger have?
Patrick Edlinger has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2025.
What is Patrick Edlinger's background in cinema and television?
Patrick Edlinger was a French climber, mountaineer, professional rock climber, climbing author, and climbing film-maker. Born on June 15, 1960, in Dax, Landes, France, he died on November 16, 2012, in La Palud-sur-Verdon at the age of 52. Edlinger was a pioneer of high-level free climbing, sport climbing, competition c...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Future of Climbing (2025) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 65
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 12
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 22
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