Daniel Emilfork
ActingAbout Daniel Emilfork
Daniel Emilfork Berenstein (April 7, 1924 – October 17, 2006) was a Chilean stage and film actor. Emilfork was born in Providencia, Chile after his Jewish socialist parents from Kiev fled a pogrom in Odessa. At age 25, he left Chile and settled in France, because, according to his friend Alejandro Jodorowsky, he didn't feel comfortable being a homosexual man in Chile. Emilfork's face was out of the norm and had made him a choice character actor for films such as The City of Lost Children (1995). He specialized in roles of villains. Previously he had played in The Devil's Nightmare (1971), Travels with My Aunt (1972) and Fellini's Casanova (1976), in Roman Polanski's Pirates (1986) and in Taxandria (1994). He carried on acting up until his death, his last film appearing in 2007. Emilfork's voice and accent when speaking French was extremely striking and unique. He died in Paris, France. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniel Emilfork licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Daniel Emilfork 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: Comedy
The majority of Daniel Emilfork'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Daniel Emilfork remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lotosblüten für Miss Quon, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Daniel Emilfork Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Emilfork's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Daniel Emilfork.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Taxandria | First Minister | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The City of Lost Children | Krank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Flying Dutchman | Ketterjager | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Lou Didn’t Say No | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The First Circle | Nikol | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Tribulations of Balthazar Kober | Rector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | La Fée Carabine | Stojil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Passage | La Mort | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Pirates | Secretaire | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Beautiful Prisoner | Inspector Francis | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Apartment Murders | Julius Zepernick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ | Tatouius | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? | Saint-Juste | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Thief of Baghdad | Genie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Fellini's Casanova | Marquis Du Bois | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Travels with My Aunt | Colonel Hakim | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Kill! | Mejid | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Devil's Nightmare | Satan | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Noon and Midnight | Marquis Robert Lorrain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Unknown Man of Shandigor | Von Krantz | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Lotosblüten für Miss Quon | Inspector Gonsart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Trans-Europ-Express | le policier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Lady L | Kobeleff | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Liquidator | Gregory | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | L'or du duc | Guardian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | What's New Pussycat? | Gas Station Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mission to Venice | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Jeff Gordon, Secret Agent | Yanakos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | L'assassin viendra ce soir | Leader of the undertaker gang | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Nutty, Naughty Chateau | Gunther | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | OSS 117 Is Unleashed | Sacha | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Ballad for a Hoodlum | Donacil | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Who Stole the Body? | Igor, Professor Hippolyte's butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Doll | 'Gant de Crin', the assassin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Midnight Meeting | Le joueur de baccara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Triumph of Michael Strogoff | Ben Routh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Danger in the Middle East | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Pantalaskas | The baron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Riff Raff Girls | Luigi le Napolitain | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Goha | L'aveugle Ibrahim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Motorcycle Cops | Funeral parlor spy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Hardboiled Egg Time | L'expert en tableaux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sans famille | George, Milligan's valet | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | La Parisienne | Un huissier d'ambassade (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Spies | Peterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | No Sun in Venice | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Girl on the Third Floor | Le barman du Montana (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Frou-Frou | Le critique en peinture (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | School for Love | Violin teacher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Tower of Lust | - | Flop | Similar → |
Daniel Emilfork - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Daniel Emilfork?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Emilfork is "Lotosblüten für Miss Quon" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Daniel Emilfork acted in?
Daniel Emilfork has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Daniel Emilfork?
Other notable films include "Lou Didn’t Say No", "The City of Lost Children", and "Midnight Meeting".