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Brigitte Fassbaender

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
15Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 3, 1939
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Brigitte Fassbaender reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Brigitte Fassbaender's filmography leans towards the Music 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), Brigitte Fassbaender remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hänsel und Gretel, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Brigitte Fassbaender Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brigitte Fassbaender's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Hänsel und Gretel (1981) movie poster
★8.0

Hänsel und Gretel: Engelbert Humperdinck's beloved musical fairy tale HÄNSEL UND GRETEL is brought to life by Sir Georg Solti and an illust

Hänsel und Gretel

1981•Music
★7.3
Die Fledermaus (1986) movie poster
★7.3

Die Fledermaus: Performances from Pamela Coburn, Brigitte Fassbaender, Janet Perry, Eberhard Wachter, the Choir und Ballet der Bayerisch

Die Fledermaus

1986•Comedy
★7.0
Der Rosenkavalier (1979) movie poster
★7.0

Der Rosenkavalier: This performance of Richard Strauss' opera Der Rosenkavalier (1979) features the vocal talents of Gwyneth Jones in the l

Der Rosenkavalier

1979•Music
★5.2
Elektra (1994) movie poster
★5.2

Elektra: The Otto Schenk production of Richard Strauss's "Elektra", filmed live at the Metropolitan Opera in January, 1994. Hilde

Elektra

1994•Drama
★2.0
Wagner: Das Rheingold (1978) movie poster
★2.0

Wagner: Das Rheingold: This 1978 studio production of the prologue to Wagner's masterpiece is the only segment of the famous Salzburg Festival/

Wagner: Das Rheingold

1978•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Brigitte Fassbaender.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Richard Strauss - Am Ende des Regenbogens Herself Flop Similar →
2014 Richard Strauss - Skizze eines Lebens Self Flop Similar →
2013 Im Olymp der Kunst Self Flop Similar →
2012 Herbert von Karajan – The Second Life Self Flop Similar →
2012 Leonard Bernstein Conducts Beethoven String Quartet No. 16 & Haydn Missa in Tempore Belli Self - Mezzo Flop Similar →
2010 Traces to Nowhere: The Conductor Carlos Kleiber - Flop Similar →
1994 Elektra Klytämnestra Flop Similar →
1989 Elektra Klytemnästra Flop Similar →
1986 Die Fledermaus Prinz Orlovsky Hit Similar →
1985 Werther Charlotte Flop Similar →
1984 Joseph Haydn Mass: In Tempore belli alt Flop Similar →
1981 Hänsel und Gretel Hänsel Super Hit Similar →
1980 Strauss: Die Fledermaus Prinz Orlofsky Flop Similar →
1979 Der Rosenkavalier Octavian, genannt Quinguin, ein junger Her aus großem Haus Hit Similar →
1978 Wagner: Das Rheingold Fricka Flop Similar →

Brigitte Fassbaender - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brigitte Fassbaender?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brigitte Fassbaender is "Hänsel und Gretel" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Brigitte Fassbaender acted in?

Brigitte Fassbaender has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brigitte Fassbaender?

Other notable films include "Die Fledermaus", "Der Rosenkavalier", and "Elektra".