Anton Diffring
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Anton Diffring (born Alfred Pollack; October 20, 1918 – May 20, 1989) was a German actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anton Diffring, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anton Diffring 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 Anton Diffring'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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anton Diffring remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Shots in 3/4 Time, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Anton Diffring Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anton Diffring's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anton Diffring.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Anna | George Mamoulian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis | De Flores | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Faceless | Dr. Karl Heinz Moser | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Der Sommer des Samurai | Wintrich | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Operation Dead End | Prof. Lang | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Non Stop Trouble with Spies | Colonel Henderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Escape to Victory | chief commentator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Plutonium | Direktor Arnold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Valentino | Baron Long | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Indians Are Still Far Away | Le professeur d'allemand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun | Old Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Operation: Daybreak | Reinhard Heydrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Shatter | Hans Leber | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Borsalino and Co. | German | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Beast Must Die | Pavel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tony Arzenta | Hans Grunwald (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Battle of Sutjeska | Generaloberst Alexander Lohr | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Zeppelin | Colonel Hirsch | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Michael Kohlhaas - The Rebel | Kurfürst | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Where Eagles Dare | Col. Kramer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Counterpoint | Col. Arndt | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Double Man | Col. Berthold | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Fahrenheit 451 | Fabian / Headmistress | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Blue Max | Holbach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Heroes of Telemark | Major Frick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Shots in 3/4 Time | Burger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Operation Crossbow | SS Sturmbannfuhrer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Incident at Midnight | Dr. Erik Leichner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Circus of Horrors | Dr. Schuler | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Man Who Could Cheat Death | Dr. Georges Bonner | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tales of Frankenstein | Baron Frankenstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Crooked Sky | Fraser | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Traitor | Joseph Brezina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | House of Secrets | Anton Lauderbach | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Reach for the Sky | German Stabsfeldwebel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Seven Years in Tibet | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Black Tent | Senior German Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Doublecross | Dmitri Krassin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | I Am a Camera | Fritz Wendel | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Colditz Story | Hauptmann Fischer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Sea Shall Not Have Them | German Pilot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Operation Diplomat | Edward Shroder | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Albert R.N. | Capt Schultz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Red Beret | The Pole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Never Let Me Go | Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Top Secret | Border Police GDR (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Song of Paris | Renoir | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Highly Dangerous | Officer at Station (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | State Secret | State Police Officer at Theater | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Neutral Port | Sailor | Average | Similar → |
Anton Diffring - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anton Diffring?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anton Diffring is "Shots in 3/4 Time" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Anton Diffring acted in?
Anton Diffring has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anton Diffring?
Other notable films include "Where Eagles Dare", "Albert R.N.", and "The Sea Shall Not Have Them".