
Heinrich George
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Georg August Friedrich Hermann Schulz (9 October 1893 – 25 September 1946), better known as Heinrich George, was a German stage and film actor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Heinrich George 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: Drama
The majority of Heinrich George'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Heinrich George remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Metropolis, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Heinrich George Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Heinrich George's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Heinrich George.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Kolberg | Nettelbeck | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Die Degenhardts | Herr Degenhardt | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Der Verteidiger hat das Wort | Justizrat Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Vienna 1910 | Georg Ritter von Schönerer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Der große Schatten | Conrad Schroeter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Andreas Schlüter | Andreas Schlüter | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Hochzeit auf Bärenhof | Baron Max von Hanke, Herr auf Bärenhof | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Schicksal | Stephan Rakitin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pedro soll hängen | Manuel, Kellner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Friedrich Schiller – Der Triumph eines Genies | Herzog Karl Eugen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Süss, the Jew | Karl Alexander, Herzog von Württemberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Postmaster | Der Postmeister | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Die Räuber | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sensationsprozess Casilla | M.Vandegrift, Rechtsanwalt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Immortal Heart | Peter Henlein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Homeland | Leopold von Schwartze | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Stars Shine | Gast | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Der Biberpelz | Amtsvorsteher Baron von Wehrhahn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Ein Volksfeind | Dr. Hans Stockmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Operation Michael | Kommandierender General | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Versprich mir nichts! | Felder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Pillars of Society | Consul Bernick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Night of Change | Boris Pettkoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Joan of Arc | Herzog von Burgund | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hermine and the Seven Upright Men | Zimmermeister Frymann | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Growing Youth | Brodersen, Studiendirektor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hitler Youth Quex | Vater Völker | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Tugboat M 17 | Henner, der Schiffer | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Sea Calls | Terje Wiggen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf | Franz Biberkopf | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Men Behind Bars | Butch | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | We’re Switching to Hollywood | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Man Who Committed the Murder | Lord Edward Falkland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | 1914: The Last Days Before the War | Jean Jaurès | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Love Storm | Cass | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Dreyfus | Émile Zola | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Other | Gastwirt Dickert | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Explodigger 1010 | Direktor March | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Convict from Stamboul | Thomas Zezi | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Song | Jack Houben | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Lady with the Mask | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Metropolis | Grot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Wrath of the Seas | Obermaat Röwer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Superfluous People | Balagula | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | She | Horace Holly | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Fridericus Rex - 4. Teil: Schicksalswende | Prinz Karl Alexander von Lothringen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Earth Spirit | Rodrigo | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | Lola Montez, the King’s Dancer | Don Miguel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Lucrezia Borgia | Sebastiano | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Lady Hamilton | Kapitän | Average | Similar → |
Heinrich George - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Heinrich George?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heinrich George is "Metropolis" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Heinrich George acted in?
Heinrich George has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Heinrich George?
Other notable films include "Song", "Homeland", and "Hochzeit auf Bärenhof".




