Friedrich Gnaß - Actor Profile

Friedrich Gnaß

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
37Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 13, 1892
Birth Place: Langendreer, Bochum, Germany

About Friedrich Gnaß

Friedrich Gnaß (13 November 1892 – 8 May 1958) was a German film actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Friedrich Gnaß reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Friedrich Gnaß's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Friedrich Gnaß remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in M, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Friedrich Gnaß Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Friedrich Gnaß's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
M (1931) movie poster
★8.1

M: In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert, a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Ber

M

1931•Drama
★7.5
Rasputin, Demon of the Women (1932) movie poster
★7.5

Rasputin, Demon of the Women: The demonic Rasputin is poisoned but survives to continue seducing in evil ways, in this historical thriller.

Rasputin, Demon of the Women

1932•Drama
★7.0
Wer seine Frau lieb hat (1955) movie poster
★7.0

Wer seine Frau lieb hat: The Berlin Volkseigene Betrieb (VEB) Komet is planning a company outing. Willi Redlich, member of the party committee, v

Wer seine Frau lieb hat

1955•Comedy
★7.0
Comradeship (1931) movie poster
★7.0

Comradeship: At a mine on the shared edge of France and Germany, an underground explosion leads to the entrapment of a group of Frenc

Comradeship

1931•Drama
★6.7
Raid in St. Pauli (1932) movie poster
★6.7

Raid in St. Pauli: Illustrates both the powerlessness of the ordinary worker as well as an intimate portrait of the joys and sorrows of a s

Raid in St. Pauli

1932•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Friedrich Gnaß.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1958 Escape from Sahara - Flop Similar →
1957 Gejagt bis zum Morgen Vater Baumann Flop Similar →
1957 Die Schönste - Flop Similar →
1957 Der Fackelträger - Flop Similar →
1957 The Track in the Night old Grabbert Flop Similar →
1957 Katzgraben Herr Kleinschmidt Flop Similar →
1957 Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder Bauer Flop Similar →
1955 Once is Never Hunzele Flop Similar →
1955 Wer seine Frau lieb hat Dörr Hit Similar →
1954 The Beacon Alter Mann mit Prothese Average Similar →
1954 Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class Hauswirt Flop Similar →
1953 The Story of Little Mook Stadtwächter Hit Similar →
1953 Anna Susanna - Flop Similar →
1952 Destinies of Women - Flop Similar →
1952 Schatten über den Inseln - Flop Similar →
1952 The Condemned Village Bauer Scheffler Flop Similar →
1952 Story of a Young Couple Hotelportier Flop Similar →
1951 The Kaiser's Lackey Napoleon Fischer Hit Similar →
1949 Our Daily Bread Fabrikarbeiter Flop Similar →
1949 The Beaver Coat Julius Wolff Average Similar →
1949 Girls in Gingham - Hit Similar →
1938 Kautschuk Antonio, ein Vaquero Flop Similar →
1938 Nordlicht Lappen-Nils Flop Similar →
1938 Capriccio Erster Hahnenkämpfer Flop Similar →
1935 Blood Brothers - Flop Similar →
1933 Der Stern von Valencia Diego Flop Similar →
1933 Dawn Juraczik Flop Similar →
1932 F.P.1 Doesn't Answer Funker auf der Lennatzwerk Average Similar →
1932 I by Day, You by Night Helmut Hit Similar →
1932 Raid in St. Pauli Matrosen Karl Hit Similar →
1932 Rasputin, Demon of the Women Derewenko Super Hit Similar →
1931 Comradeship - Hit Similar →
1931 M Franz Super Hit Similar →
1931 Fra Diavolo - Flop Similar →
1930 Troika - Flop Similar →
1929 Mother Krause's Journey to Happiness Max Hit Similar →
1929 Harbour Drift - Hit Similar →

Friedrich Gnaß - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Friedrich Gnaß?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Friedrich Gnaß is "M" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Friedrich Gnaß acted in?

Friedrich Gnaß has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Friedrich Gnaß?

Other notable films include "Rasputin, Demon of the Women", "Wer seine Frau lieb hat", and "Comradeship".