Anton Walbrook
ActingAbout Anton Walbrook
Adolf Anton Wilhelm Wohlbrück (19 November 1896 – 9 August 1967) was an Austrian actor who settled in the United Kingdom under the name Anton Walbrook. A popular performer in Austria and pre-war Germany, he left Germany in 1936 out of concerns for his own safety and established a career in British cinema. Walbrook is perhaps best known for his roles in the original British film of Gaslight, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, The Red Shoes and Victoria the Great (as Prince Albert). Description above from the Wikipedia article Anton Walbrook, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anton Walbrook 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 Walbrook'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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anton Walbrook remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Red Shoes, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Anton Walbrook Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anton Walbrook's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anton Walbrook.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Robert und Elisabeth | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Der Arzt am Scheideweg | Sir Colenso Ridgeon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Laura | Waldo Lydecker | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Venus im Licht | Herzog von Altair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Accuse! | Maj. Esterhazy | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Saint Joan | Cauchon - Bishop of Beauvais | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lola Montès | King Ludwig I of Bavaria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Oh... Rosalinda!! | Dr. Falke | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | On Trial | Grégoire Waremme | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Le Plaisir | Narrator, German version | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Vienna Waltzes | Johann Strauss (Vater) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | König für eine Nacht | Count von Lerchenbach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | La Ronde | Raconteur - le meneur de jeu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Queen of Spades | Capt. Herman Suvorin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Red Shoes | Boris Lermontov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Man from Morocco | Karel Langer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Information Please | German Major | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp | Theo Kretschmar-Schuldorff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | 49th Parallel | Peter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dangerous Moonlight | Stefan 'Steve' Radetzky | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Gaslight | Paul Mallen (as Anton Wahlbrook) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sixty Glorious Years | Prince Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Rat | Jean Boucheron, the 'Rat' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Victoria the Great | Prince Albert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Soldier and the Lady | Michel Strogoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Port Arthur | (as Adolphe Walbrook) Lt. Boris Ranewsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Port Arthur | Boris Ranewsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Tomfoolery | Philip | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Michel Strogoff | Michel Strogoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Czar's Courier | Michael Strogoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Student of Prague | Balduin, der Student | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | I Was Jack Mortimer | Ferdinand 'Fred' Sponer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Gypsy Baron | Sandor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gypsy Baron | Sandor Barinkay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Regine | Frank Reynold | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The English Marriage | Warwick Brent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Masquerade in Vienna | Heideneck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Eine Frau die weiß, was sie will | Axel Basse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Die vertauschte Braut | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Georges et Georgette | Robert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Victor and Victoria | Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Don't Be Afraid of Love | Helmut Höfert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Waltz War | Johann Strauß | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Baby | Lord Cecil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Right to Happiness | Kapellmeister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Five Accursed Gentlemen | Petersen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Three from the stamp office | Max Binder, Arbeitsloser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Pride of Company Three | Prinz Willibald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Trapeze | Robby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Wüstenrausch | Lord Burton | Flop | Similar → |
Anton Walbrook - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anton Walbrook?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anton Walbrook is "The Red Shoes" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Anton Walbrook acted in?
Anton Walbrook has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anton Walbrook?
Other notable films include "Regine", "Waltz War", and "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp".