Hildegard Knef - Actor Profile

Hildegard Knef

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 28, 1925
Birth Place: Ulm, Germany

About Hildegard Knef

Hildegard Frieda Albertine Knef (December 28, 1925 - February 1, 2002) was a German actress, singer and writer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hildegard Knef, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hildegard Knef 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 Hildegard Knef'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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hildegard Knef remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in DEFA – Es werden ein paar Filme bleiben, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hildegard Knef Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hildegard Knef's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hildegard Knef.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 I Want It All Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2020 Schlingensief – A Voice That Shook the Silence Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2002 Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song Self Average Similar →
1999 Eine fast perfekte Hochzeit Marlene Wolf-Schönberg - Hennys Tante Flop Similar →
1996 DEFA – Es werden ein paar Filme bleiben Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 Wenn ich sonntags in mein Kino geh'... Self Flop Similar →
1992 Liberators Take Liberties Self Flop Similar →
1988 Witchery Lady in Black Flop Similar →
1985 The Future of Emily Paula Average Similar →
1980 Warum die UFOs unseren Salat klauen Peters Mutter Hit Similar →
1978 Fedora Countess Sobryanski Hit Similar →
1977 ...und die Bibel hat doch recht Self (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1976 Everyone Dies Alone Anna Quangel Hit Similar →
1968 The Lost Continent Eva Peters Average Similar →
1967 The Dirty Dozen (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1964 Mozambique Ilona Valdez Flop Similar →
1964 Condemned to Sin Alwine Average Similar →
1964 Mark of the Tortoise Lorelli Average Similar →
1964 The Spy Elinor van Berg Flop Similar →
1963 And So to Bed Callgirl Average Similar →
1963 Ballad for a Hoodlum Martha Average Similar →
1963 The Threepenny Opera Spelunken-Jenny Flop Similar →
1963 Bluebeard German Widow Average Similar →
1963 Catherine of Russia Catherine the Great Flop Similar →
1962 Laura Laura Hunt Average Similar →
1962 Lulu Baroness Geschwitz Hit Similar →
1962 Golden Boy Lorna Moon Flop Similar →
1960 The Human Voice The Woman Flop Similar →
1959 Subway in the Sky Lilli Hoffman Average Similar →
1959 The Man Who Sold Himself Martina Schilling Flop Similar →
1958 Port of Desire Maria Flop Similar →
1958 Escape from Sahara Madeleine Durand Flop Similar →
1954 Confession Under Four Eyes Hilde Garden Flop Similar →
1954 Svengali Trilby O'Farrell Average Similar →
1954 Eine Liebesgeschichte Lili Schallweiß Super Hit Similar →
1953 The Man Between Bettina Hit Similar →
1952 Illusion in Moll Lydia Bauer Flop Similar →
1952 Holiday for Henrietta Rita Solar Hit Similar →
1952 Alraune Alraune Flop Similar →
1952 Night Without Sleep Lisa Muller Flop Similar →
1952 The Snows of Kilimanjaro Countess Liz Average Similar →
1952 Diplomatic Courier Janine Betki Average Similar →
1952 Nights on the Road Inge Hoffmann Super Hit Similar →
1951 Decision Before Dawn Hilde Hit Similar →
1951 Die Sünderin Marina Flop Similar →
1948 Film Without Title Christine Fleming Hit Similar →
1947 Between Yesterday and Tomorrow Das Mädchen Kat Average Similar →
1946 The Murderers Are Among Us Susanne Wallner Hit Similar →
1946 Under the Bridges Girl in Havelberg Hit Similar →
1945 The Brothers Noltenius - Flop Similar →

Hildegard Knef - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hildegard Knef?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hildegard Knef is "DEFA – Es werden ein paar Filme bleiben" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hildegard Knef acted in?

Hildegard Knef has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hildegard Knef?

Other notable films include "Eine Liebesgeschichte", "Nights on the Road", and "The Dirty Dozen".