Ernst Waldow
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ernst Waldow 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 Ernst Waldow'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ernst Waldow remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Theft of the Sabines, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ernst Waldow Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ernst Waldow's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ernst Waldow.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Snow White and the Seven Jugglers | Säuberlich | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Haunted Castle | Ernst August | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Last Pedestrian | Dr. Zollhöfer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | An Angel on Wheels | Corelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Peter schießt den Vogel ab | General Bumm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Der Haustyrann | Dr. Wallner | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Schlag auf Schlag | Stadtrat Mögele | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Der Maulkorb | Gerichtsvorsitzender | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Ihr 106. Geburtstag | Balthasar Burger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | ...und abends in die Scala | Direktor Hagemann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Das Herz von St. Pauli | Karl Otto Pringel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Die fidelen Detektive | Willibald Knaake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Big Chance | Tankstellenbesitzer Magenau | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Vater, unser bestes Stück | Onkel Ferdinand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Manöverball | Feindlicher Oberst | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Du bist Musik | Professor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Kitty and the Great Big World | Franz, Friseur | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Heute heiratet mein Mann | Direktor Wilhelm Anders | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Tausend Melodien | Ernst Lauterbach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Alibi | Kriminalkommissar Lukkas | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Das fröhliche Dorf | Heinrich Jeschke, Gerichtsvollzieher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Drei Tage Mittelarrest | Bürgemeister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Der Himmel ist nie ausverkauft | Brennecke, Michaels Vater | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Emil and the Detectives | Kurgast | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Fireworks | Onkel Wilhelm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch | kellner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Theft of the Sabines | Groß | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Die Kaiserin von China | Professor Mirrzahler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Hokuspokus | Staatsanwalt | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Heath Is Green | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Black Forest Girl | Fritz Bussmann | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Glück unterwegs | Detektiv Langmut | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Nora | Bürgermeister Krüger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Ein Mann mit Grundsätzen? | Dr. Kurt Drews - Rechtsanwalt | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Die Jungfern vom Bischofsberg | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Geliebter Schatz | Herr Riemann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mask in Blue | Franz Stanzinger | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Doctor Crippen | Dr. Hidden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Hochzeit auf Bärenhof | Regierungsrat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Großalarm | Kriminalassistent Friedrichs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Petermann ist dagegen | Julius Petermann - Oberbuchhalter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Pension Elise Nottebohm | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes | Hoteldetektiv | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Die göttliche Jette | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Court Concert | Damenwäschevertreter von Zunder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | If We All Were Angels | Anwalt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Incognito | Fritz Schulze | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Boccaccio | Ricco, Vertrauter des Herzogs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Traumulus | Assessor Mollwein | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Rübezahl's Wedding | Hauslehrer | Flop | Similar → |
Ernst Waldow - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ernst Waldow?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ernst Waldow is "Theft of the Sabines" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ernst Waldow acted in?
Ernst Waldow has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ernst Waldow?
Other notable films include "Drei Tage Mittelarrest", "Doctor Crippen", and "The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch".