Gregor Gysi - Actor Profile

Gregor Gysi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
17Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 16, 1948
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gregor Gysi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Gregor Gysi's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gregor Gysi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Wagenknecht, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gregor Gysi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gregor Gysi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Wagenknecht (2020) movie poster
★8.5

Wagenknecht: Left-wing politician Sahra Wagenknecht’s working day is marked by applause and admiration but also doubts and intrigues.

Wagenknecht

2020•Documentary
★8.0
trustWHO (2018) movie poster
★8.0

trustWHO: Is the WHO sick? The filmmaker and mother Lilian Franck reveals clandestine influences by the tobacco, pharmaceutical an

trustWHO

2018•Documentary
★7.0
Die Ära Merkel - Gesichter einer Kanzlerin (2021) movie poster
★7.0

Die Ära Merkel - Gesichter einer Kanzlerin: On October 10, 2005, Angela Merkel becomes German Chancellor. After 16 years, she now wants to clear the field. We take

Die Ära Merkel - Gesichter einer Kanzlerin

2021•Documentary
★6.0
DDR - die entsorgte Republik (2019) movie poster
★6.0

DDR - die entsorgte Republik:

DDR - die entsorgte Republik

2019•Documentary
★0.0
Lebenslänglich Politik: Der ewige Schäuble (2022) movie poster
★0.0

Lebenslänglich Politik: Der ewige Schäuble: He has always been there. No one has been in German politics as long as Wolfgang Schäuble. He looked back on 50 years as

Lebenslänglich Politik: Der ewige Schäuble

2022•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gregor Gysi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Russland, Putin und wir Ostdeutsche - Flop Similar →
2022 Lebenslänglich Politik: Der ewige Schäuble Self Flop Similar →
2022 Hier kommt Kurt! Self Flop Similar →
2021 Die Ära Merkel - Gesichter einer Kanzlerin Self Hit Similar →
2020 Wagenknecht Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 DDR - die entsorgte Republik himself Average Similar →
2019 Harald Juhnke - That's Life Self Flop Similar →
2019 Rosa Luxemburg: Der Preis der Freiheit himself Flop Similar →
2018 trustWHO Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Der Sturz - Honeckers Ende Self Flop Similar →
2011 Die Akte Gysi himself Flop Similar →
2011 Behind The Wall himself Flop Similar →
2009 Peter Eisenman: Building Germany's Holocaust Memorial himself Flop Similar →
2007 Gysi und ich himself Flop Similar →
2005 Neue Wut himself Flop Similar →
2005 Im Rausch der Macht himself Flop Similar →
1992 Honecker - Eine Abrechnung himself Flop Similar →

Gregor Gysi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gregor Gysi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gregor Gysi is "Wagenknecht" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Gregor Gysi acted in?

Gregor Gysi has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gregor Gysi?

Other notable films include "trustWHO", "Die Ära Merkel - Gesichter einer Kanzlerin", and "DDR - die entsorgte Republik".