Alexander Kerst - Actor Profile

Alexander Kerst

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 23, 1924
Birth Place: Kralupy nad Vltavou, Czech Republic

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alexander Kerst 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 Alexander Kerst'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alexander Kerst remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Der Tod aus dem Computer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Alexander Kerst Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alexander Kerst's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Der Tod aus dem Computer (1985) movie poster
★10.0

Der Tod aus dem Computer: Two shots ring out in front of a high-rise building. Mrs. Hasperg is fatally wounded. Her husband, a lawyer, assumes tha

Der Tod aus dem Computer

1985•Comedy
★8.4
Mein Schulfreund (1960) movie poster
★8.4

Mein Schulfreund: In the midst of World War II, postman Ludwig Fuchs writes a letter to his former school friend Field Marshal Hermann Gör

Mein Schulfreund

1960•Comedy
★8.3
Adventures in Vienna (1952) movie poster
★8.3

Adventures in Vienna: Taking place over 12 hours on New Years Eve, a concert pianist murders his wife's lover, then frames an innocent man.

Adventures in Vienna

1952•Crime
★8.0
In der Sache I. Robert Oppenheimer (1964) movie poster
★8.0

In der Sache I. Robert Oppenheimer:

In der Sache I. Robert Oppenheimer

1964•TV Movie
★7.5
Enter Inspector Maigret (1966) movie poster
★7.5

Enter Inspector Maigret: After the theft of a priceless Van Gogh from a Parisian museum, Maigret follows his chief suspect to Lausanne where the

Enter Inspector Maigret

1966•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alexander Kerst.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Silberhochzeit Bens Vater Flop Similar →
2001 Rosamunde Pilcher: Wind über dem Fluss John Hanks Flop Similar →
1998 Padre papà Pater Kurtius Flop Similar →
1998 Tower of the First Born Malaspina Flop Similar →
1993 Die Ringe des Saturn Hohenstein Flop Similar →
1985 The Holcroft Covenant Gen. Heinrich Clausen Average Similar →
1985 Marie Ward - Zwischen Galgen und Glorie Kardinal Borgia Flop Similar →
1985 Der Tod aus dem Computer Prof. Parter Super Hit Similar →
1984 Die Dame und die Unterwelt Jakob Lennert Flop Similar →
1983 S.A.S. San Salvador David Wise Flop Similar →
1982 Ich hör' so gern die Amseln singen - Flop Similar →
1982 Die Erbin Dr. Austin Sloper Flop Similar →
1980 Warum die UFOs unseren Salat klauen US-General Hit Similar →
1977 In freier Landschaft - Flop Similar →
1974 Die Bettelprinzess - Hit Similar →
1970 Meine Frau erfährt kein Wort Richard Sherman Flop Similar →
1969 Zehn kleine Negerlein Dr. Armstrong Hit Similar →
1969 Der Fall Liebknecht-Luxemburg Oberstleutnant Hit Similar →
1968 Unwiederbringlich Baron Arne Flop Similar →
1967 48 Hours to Acapulco Vater Gruner Flop Similar →
1967 Kurzer Prozeß Polizeirat Wolfert Average Similar →
1967 Das Arrangement Thomas 'Tom' Malzahn Flop Similar →
1966 Enter Inspector Maigret André Delfosse Super Hit Similar →
1966 Die rote Rosa Verteidiger Flop Similar →
1966 Wechselkurs der Liebe Don Lucas Flop Similar →
1966 Das Lächeln der Gioconda Henry Hutton Flop Similar →
1965 Mademoiselle Löwenzorn Dr. Till Ulen Flop Similar →
1965 Herodes und Mariamne Titus Flop Similar →
1964 Sie werden sterben, Sire Olivier Necker Flop Similar →
1964 Sechs Stunden Angst Kapitän Humphrey Average Similar →
1964 In der Sache I. Robert Oppenheimer Edward Teller Super Hit Similar →
1964 Minna von Barnhelm Wachtmeister Werner Flop Similar →
1961 Erinnerst Du Dich? Max Lawrence Flop Similar →
1961 Der Mann von drüben Kerk, Journalist Flop Similar →
1960 Der Hauptmann von Köpenick von Schlettow Average Similar →
1960 Kopf in der Schlinge Frank Dearden Flop Similar →
1960 Die eiskalte Nacht Inspektor Klauber Flop Similar →
1960 Mein Schulfreund Hauptmann Sander Super Hit Similar →
1960 Der Mann, der Donnerstag war Mittwoch Flop Similar →
1959 Happiness and Love in Monaco Chefredakteur Average Similar →
1959 Stalingrad: Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever? Kriegspfarrer Busch Hit Similar →
1959 Land, das meine Sprache spricht Major Friedrich von Josselin Flop Similar →
1958 Naked in the Night Gert Klaiber Flop Similar →
1957 The Star of Africa Major Niemeyer Average Similar →
1956 Corinna Darling Dr. Suter Average Similar →
1955 Lost Child 312 Achim Lenau Flop Similar →
1955 Die Toteninsel Dr. Henry Gordon Flop Similar →
1954 Morgengrauen Jochen Freyberg Flop Similar →
1953 Brutality Alexander Riss Average Similar →
1952 Adventures in Vienna 2.Polizist auf der Wache Super Hit Similar →

Alexander Kerst - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alexander Kerst?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alexander Kerst is "Der Tod aus dem Computer" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Alexander Kerst acted in?

Alexander Kerst has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alexander Kerst?

Other notable films include "Mein Schulfreund", "Adventures in Vienna", and "In der Sache I. Robert Oppenheimer".