Heinz von Cleve

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

15Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 27, 1897

Birth Place: Schwedt an der Oder, Brandenburg, German Empire

About Heinz von Cleve

Heinz von Cleve (27 June 1897 – 9 October 1984) was a German stage and film actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Heinz von Cleve, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Heinz von Cleve reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Heinz von Cleve'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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Heinz von Cleve remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Waltz War, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Heinz von Cleve Movies Ranked

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

★7.7

★7.7

Waltz War: The quarrel between the waltz king Joseph Lanner and his still unknown violinist Johann Strauss. It comes to a break. St

Waltz War

1933•Comedy

★5.0

★5.0

Leichte Kavallerie: Rosika, a girl from Genoa, fled her innkeeper stepfather after he tried to abuse her. She finds refuge - and a job as we

Leichte Kavallerie

1935•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Maria Ilona: In 1848, the freedom-loving Hungarian people, led by Ludwig Kossuth, rose up against the hated rule of the Austrian Habs

Maria Ilona

1939•Drama

★5.0

Ride to Freedom:

Ride to Freedom

1937•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Der Biberpelz: In a district of a small, German principality, things are going haywire. And this, even though Baron von Wehrhahn, who i

Der Biberpelz

1937•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Heinz von Cleve.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1972	Dracula	Dr. Seward	Flop	Similar →
1965	Mother Courage and Her Children - A chronicle from the Thirty Years' War	Obrist	Flop	Similar →
1964	Die Truhe	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Küß mich Kätchen	Harrison Howell	Flop	Similar →
1960	Keiner ist wie der andere	Richter	Flop	Similar →
1939	Maria Ilona	Major von Meszaros	Flop	Similar →
1939	War es der im 3. Stock?	Wienhold, Kriminalkommissar	Flop	Similar →
1939	Verdacht auf Ursula	Pferdezüchter von Tweel	Flop	Similar →
1937	Der Biberpelz	Konstrukteur Dr. Fleischer	Flop	Similar →
1937	Ball at the Metropol	Eberhard von Waltzien	Flop	Similar →
1937	Ride to Freedom	Saganoff	Flop	Similar →
1936	The Empress's Favourite	Prinz von Gottorp Vetter der Zarin	Flop	Similar →
1935	Leichte Kavallerie	Stallbursche Geza von Rakos	Flop	Similar →
1934	Die Insel	Kapitän Rist, Militärattaché	Flop	Similar →
1933	Waltz War	Prinzgemahl Albert	Super Hit	Similar →

Heinz von Cleve - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Heinz von Cleve?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heinz von Cleve is "Waltz War" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Heinz von Cleve acted in?

Heinz von Cleve has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Heinz von Cleve?

Other notable films include "Leichte Kavallerie", "Maria Ilona", and "Ride to Freedom".