Heinz Weiss

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

50Total Films

8.7 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 12, 1921

Birth Place: Stuttgart; Germany

About Heinz Weiss

Heinz Weiss (12 June 1921 – 20 November 2010) was a German film actor. Weiss is best known for playing the role of Phil Decker in the Jerry Cotton series of films and the role of Captain Heinz Hansen in Das Traumschiff. He also played the character "Kramer" in the iconic World War II film The Great Escape (1963). He himself had served in German military, the Wehrmacht, during World War II. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Heinz Weiss 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 Heinz Weiss'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Heinz Weiss remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Murderers Club of Brooklyn, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Heinz Weiss Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Heinz Weiss's career based on audience ratings.

★8.7

Murderers Club of Brooklyn (1967) movie poster

★8.7

Murderers Club of Brooklyn: Fifth Jerry Cotton Movie. A rich capitalist is blackmailed and threatened with the murder of his daughter.

Murderers Club of Brooklyn

1967•Crime

★8.5

Manhattan Night of Murder (1965) movie poster

★8.5

Manhattan Night of Murder: Second Jerry Cotton movie. A ring of gangsters has been terrorizing New York City. Special agent Jerry Cotton is summone

Manhattan Night of Murder

1965•Crime

★8.5

Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included (1966) movie poster

★8.5

Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included: An elaborate bank robbery takes place and the gangsters succeed although the FBI had been warned. Jerry Cotton, who is c

Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included

1966•Crime

★8.3

So weit die Füße tragen:

So weit die Füße tragen

1959•Adventure

★7.9

★7.9

The Great Escape: The Nazis, exasperated at the number of escapes from their prison camps by a relatively small number of Allied prisoners

The Great Escape

1963•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Heinz Weiss.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1998	Rosamunde Pilcher: Rückkehr ins Paradies	Ned Goldman	Flop	Similar →
1987	Wallenstein	Kommandant Gordon	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Little Drummer Girl	Red Cross	Flop	Similar →
1983	Die Matrosen von Kronstadt	Kalinin	Flop	Similar →
1982	Doctor Faustus	Jonathan Leverkühn	Flop	Similar →
1982	The Roaring Forties	Joss	Average	Similar →
1981	Confused Feelings	M. Keller	Flop	Similar →
1981	Berlin Tunnel 21	Herr Heptner	Hit	Similar →
1981	Im Schlaraffenland. Ein Roman unter feinen Leuten	Menk-Frickenheim	Flop	Similar →
1979	Blauer Himmel den ich nur ahne	Dr. Haussmann - Verteidiger	Flop	Similar →
1977	Generale - Anatomie der Marneschlacht	Generalleutnant v. Lauenstein	Average	Similar →
1975	Die Brücke von Zupanja	Major	Flop	Similar →
1974	Im Vorhof der Wahrheit	Vater	Flop	Similar →
1973	Der Vorgang	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Max Hölz. Ein deutsches Lehrstück	Polizeimajor Folte	Flop	Similar →
1971	Der Fall Eleni Voulgari	Stevens	Flop	Similar →
1971	Annemarie Lesser	Carl von Wynanki	Flop	Similar →
1971	Preußen über alles	Kronprinz	Flop	Similar →
1970	Claus Graf Stauffenberg	Marineoberstabsrichter Dr. Berthold Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg	Average	Similar →
1970	Immer bei Vollmond	Commissioner Mallet	Flop	Similar →
1969	Marinemeuterei 1917	Kapitän zur See Roden	Flop	Similar →
1969	Das Vermächtnis	Monclair	Flop	Similar →
1969	Deadly Shots on Broadway	Phil Decker	Hit	Similar →
1968	Die Schlacht bei Lobositz	Lüderitz	Flop	Similar →
1968	Jerry Cotton: Death in the Red Jaguar	Phil Decker	Average	Similar →
1968	Jerry Cotton: Death and Diamonds	Phil Decker	Hit	Similar →
1968	Sir Roger Casement	Sir Roger Casement	Flop	Similar →
1967	Murderers Club of Brooklyn	Phil Decker	Super Hit	Similar →
1967	Die Affäre Eulenburg	General von Kessel	Flop	Similar →
1966	Begründung eines Urteils	Oberleutnant Schlüter	Flop	Similar →
1966	Der Fall der Generale	Oberst Hoßbach	Flop	Similar →
1966	Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included	Phil Decker	Super Hit	Similar →
1966	Jerry Cotton: The Trap Snaps Shut at Midnight	Phil Decker	Hit	Similar →
1965	Manhattan Night of Murder	Phil Decker	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	The Violin Case Murders	Phil Decker	Hit	Similar →
1964	Flight in Danger	Pilot	Hit	Similar →
1964	Der Mann nebenan	Mark Westby	Flop	Similar →
1963	The Great Escape	Kramer	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	Dumala	Pastor Erwin Werner	Flop	Similar →
1963	Die Abrechnung	General Diebitsch	Flop	Similar →
1963	Der Belagerungszustand	Der Pfarrer	Flop	Similar →
1961	Auf Wiedersehen	Steve O'Hara	Flop	Similar →
1961	Blind Justice	Staatsanwalt	Flop	Similar →
1961	Nur der Wind	Jack Johnston	Average	Similar →
1961	The Green Archer	John Bellamy	Average	Similar →
1960	Der Traum des Mr. Borton	Oliver Handersweet	Flop	Similar →
1960	Punishment Battalion	Oberleutnant Barth	Average	Similar →
1960	Der Mann, der Donnerstag war	Donnerstag	Flop	Similar →
1959	So weit die Füße tragen	Clemens Forell	Super Hit	Similar →
1958	Wenn die Conny mit dem Peter	Turnlehrer Schmidt	Flop	Similar →

Heinz Weiss - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Heinz Weiss?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heinz Weiss is "Murderers Club of Brooklyn" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Heinz Weiss acted in?

Heinz Weiss has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Heinz Weiss?

Other notable films include "Manhattan Night of Murder", "Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included", and "So weit die Füße tragen".