Barbara May - Actor Profile

Barbara May

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
12Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 28, 1961
Birth Place: Wien - Austria

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barbara May reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Barbara May's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barbara May remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Das Mädchen mit den Feuerzeugen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Barbara May Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Barbara May's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Das Mädchen mit den Feuerzeugen (1987) movie poster
★10.0

Das Mädchen mit den Feuerzeugen: This modern variation on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Girl with the Matchsticks" begins Christmas in a home

Das Mädchen mit den Feuerzeugen

1987•Drama
★7.8
The daughter of Moctezuma (2013) movie poster
★7.8

The daughter of Moctezuma: La India María must find at all costs in the recesses of a mountain the Magic Black Mirror of Tezcatlipoca, since the sp

The daughter of Moctezuma

2013•Fantasy
★7.7
Under the Same Moon (2007) movie poster
★7.7

Under the Same Moon: Tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life fo

Under the Same Moon

2007•Drama
★5.6
Otto – The Alien from East Frisia (1989) movie poster
★5.6

Otto – The Alien from East Frisia: Otto is the only one who is able to save his Frisian fatherland; but he needs the help of his brother, who is abroad. Bu

Otto – The Alien from East Frisia

1989•Comedy
★5.4
The Curse (1988) movie poster
★5.4

The Curse: When a young family, father, mother and their daughter, is on a trip in the mountains, they lose orientation and have to

The Curse

1988•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barbara May.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 The daughter of Moctezuma Empleada embajada Super Hit Similar →
2007 Under the Same Moon Boletera Autobús Super Hit Similar →
1992 Other Circumstances Ilona Flop Similar →
1992 From Night to Dawn Teresa Flop Similar →
1989 Otto – The Alien from East Frisia Frauke Average Similar →
1988 The Curse Mutter Flop Similar →
1987 Das Mädchen mit den Feuerzeugen Hotelgast Super Hit Similar →
1983 Happy Weekend - Flop Similar →
1983 Lighea - Flop Similar →
1981 Ein Kaktus ist kein Lutschbonbon Gaby Frey Flop Similar →
1980 Tender But Cheeky Like Oskar Christl Flop Similar →
1979 Disco Fieber Antje Flop Similar →

Barbara May - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barbara May?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barbara May is "Das Mädchen mit den Feuerzeugen" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Barbara May acted in?

Barbara May has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Barbara May?

Other notable films include "The daughter of Moctezuma", "Under the Same Moon", and "Otto – The Alien from East Frisia".