Edgar Bessen - Actor Profile

Edgar Bessen

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 11, 1933
Birth Place: Hamburg, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edgar Bessen 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 Edgar Bessen'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edgar Bessen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ohnsorg Theater - Mensch sein muß der Mensch, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Edgar Bessen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Edgar Bessen's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Ohnsorg Theater - Mensch sein muß der Mensch (1970) movie poster
★8.0

Ohnsorg Theater - Mensch sein muß der Mensch: With his human nature and good-natured character, Police Master Johannes Wilke has everything under control. For this re

Ohnsorg Theater - Mensch sein muß der Mensch

1970•Comedy
★7.7
Ohnsorg Theater - Tratsch im Treppenhaus (1966) movie poster
★7.7

Ohnsorg Theater - Tratsch im Treppenhaus: Meta Boldt misses nothing in the house of master butcher Tramsen. She is firmly convinced that unsustainable conditions

Ohnsorg Theater - Tratsch im Treppenhaus

1966•Comedy
★7.0
Klein Erna auf dem Jungfernstieg (1969) movie poster
★7.0

Klein Erna auf dem Jungfernstieg: Little Erna is a cheeky Hamburg girl. She gets up to the greatest pranks with her boyfriend. That's why her mother sends

Klein Erna auf dem Jungfernstieg

1969•Comedy
★6.5
Supermarket (1974) movie poster
★6.5

Supermarket: A drifting teen slips from petty crime into exploitation on the streets of Hamburg, courted by a self-serving journalist

Supermarket

1974•Crime
★6.0
Angst hat eine kalte Hand (1996) movie poster
★6.0

Angst hat eine kalte Hand: Nurse Hedi Zoll is overwhelmed and kidnapped in the parking lot of her clinic. After a week, she reports to the police i

Angst hat eine kalte Hand

1996•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edgar Bessen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Weihnachten … ohne mich, mein Schatz! Opa Friedrich Average Similar →
2001 Jud Süß – Ein Film als Verbrechen? Peter Paul Brauer Flop Similar →
1999 OA jagt Oberärztin - Flop Similar →
1998 Der kleine Dachschaden Scheichmann Flop Similar →
1997 Ende einer Leidenschaft - Flop Similar →
1996 Zwei Leben hat die Liebe - Flop Similar →
1996 Angst hat eine kalte Hand Colleague Average Similar →
1996 Der gefälschte Sommer Bauer Jensen Flop Similar →
1990 Wer zu spät kommt – Das Politbüro erlebt die deutsche Revolution Siegfried Lorenz Flop Similar →
1989 The State Chancellery - Flop Similar →
1988 Ein Kuckuck im Nest - Flop Similar →
1981 Landluft - Flop Similar →
1981 Kudenow oder An fremden Wassern weinen Kassebohm Flop Similar →
1981 Der Schatz des Priamos Müllerbursche Flop Similar →
1980 Im Herzen des Hurrican Diepholz Flop Similar →
1979 Ohnsorg Theater - Mit Gefühl und Wellenschlag Kalli Schlünsen Flop Similar →
1978 Ohnsorg-Theater- Der Etappenhase Hein Flop Similar →
1977 Ohnsorg-Theater - Die Venus von Müggensack Klaus-Dieter Puhl Flop Similar →
1976 Ohnsorg Theater - Wenn der Hahn kräht Gustav Piepers Flop Similar →
1976 Ohnsorg Theater - Frauen an Bord Peter Fly Flop Similar →
1976 Ohnsorg Theater - Die Chefin Karl Sprinkmann Flop Similar →
1975 Ohnsorg Theater - Der Weiberhof Jan Flop Similar →
1975 Schließfach 763 Schmidt Flop Similar →
1974 The Brutalization of Franz Blum 2. Aufseher Flop Similar →
1974 Ohnsorg-Theater - Der schönste Mann von der Reeperbahn Hein Moos Flop Similar →
1974 Supermarket zweiter Polizist Hit Similar →
1974 Ohnsorg Theater - Michel und Micaela Michel Flop Similar →
1973 Ohnsorg Theater - Vier Frauen um Kray Hein Kohrs Flop Similar →
1973 Ohnsorg-Theater - Familienanschluß Klaus Seekamp Flop Similar →
1972 Ohnsorg-Theater - Hoppla, nu kommt Hannes Hannes Kleinschmidt, Angestellter Flop Similar →
1971 Geschäfte mit Plückhahn Volker Neuwirt Flop Similar →
1971 Ohnsorg Theater - Mein Mann der fährt zur See Adrian Flop Similar →
1970 Liebling, sei nicht albern! Gernot Flop Similar →
1970 Ohnsorg Theater - Mensch sein muß der Mensch Karl Benthin Super Hit Similar →
1969 Klein Erna auf dem Jungfernstieg Jens Hit Similar →
1969 Ohnsorg Theater - Schneider Nörig Schlossergeselle Hannes Flop Similar →
1969 Ohnsorg-Theater - Alte Liebe - Junges Leben Wilhelm Stolenkamp Flop Similar →
1968 Ohnsorg-Theater- Die lieben Verwandten Karl Söbenstern Flop Similar →
1968 Ohnsorg Theater - Die Kartenlegerin Fiete Flop Similar →
1968 Ohnsorg-Theater- Strandräuber Niels Nielsen - Schiffer Flop Similar →
1968 Ohnsorg Theater - Verteufelte Zeiten Heiko Herkens Flop Similar →
1967 Ohnsorg-Theater - Und oben wohnen Engels Klaus, ihr Neffe Flop Similar →
1967 Ohnsorg Theater - Söbenthein Sack Kaffee - Flop Similar →
1967 Ohnsorg-Theater - Der Winkeladvokat Henning - ihr Sohn Flop Similar →
1966 Ohnsorg Theater - Tratsch im Treppenhaus Dieter Brummer Super Hit Similar →
1966 Ohnsorg Theater - Kein Auskommen mit dem Einkommen Klaus Jäger Flop Similar →
1966 Preis der Freiheit Postenführer Average Similar →
1964 Wilhelmsburger Freitag Jan Ahlers Flop Similar →
1963 Ohnsorg Theater - Vater Philipp Jan Flop Similar →
1961 Ohnsorg Theater - Opa wird verkauft Schorsch Kulenkamp Flop Similar →

Edgar Bessen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Edgar Bessen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edgar Bessen is "Ohnsorg Theater - Mensch sein muß der Mensch" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Edgar Bessen acted in?

Edgar Bessen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Edgar Bessen?

Other notable films include "Ohnsorg Theater - Tratsch im Treppenhaus", "Klein Erna auf dem Jungfernstieg", and "Supermarket".