Johan Kaart - Actor Profile

Johan Kaart

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
12Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 17, 1887
Birth Place: Amsterdam

About Johan Kaart

Johannes 'Johan' Kaart Jr. (1897-1976) was a Dutch actor. He started performing on stage at age 16. Together with Fien de la Mar and Jan van Ees he founded the 'Nieuwe Tooneel' theatre company in 1932. Because of his natural comedic timing, his first on-screen performance in 'De Jantjes' (released abroad as 'The Tars') made him a fan favourite and launched his succesful cinematic career.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Johan Kaart reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Johan Kaart's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Johan Kaart remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Malle gevallen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Johan Kaart Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Johan Kaart's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Malle gevallen (1934) movie poster
★7.0

Malle gevallen: Three students decide to share a flat, each courting a young woman. While they pass the time teasing their rival Piet Ja

Malle gevallen

1934•Comedy
★6.7
A Kingdom for a Horse (1949) movie poster
★6.7

A Kingdom for a Horse: Heintje Blom, a simple working woman, is told to move into a villa in a posh part of town. The inhabitants are none too

A Kingdom for a Horse

1949•Comedy
★6.3
Ciske the Rat (1955) movie poster
★6.3

Ciske the Rat: “Ciske de Rat” belongs to the Dickensean “little man’s hard life” model and tells a deceptively simple story about a boy

Ciske the Rat

1955•Drama
★6.3
The Tars (1934) movie poster
★6.3

The Tars: After serving in the Royal Navy, Manus, Toon and Dries return to Amsterdam working-class quarter 'the Jordaan'. Back hom

The Tars

1934•Music
★3.0
Rififi in Amsterdam (1962) movie poster
★3.0

Rififi in Amsterdam: Petty criminal Bert Oliemans goes down for stealing jewellery from a former SS man. After his release he is constantly

Rififi in Amsterdam

1962•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Johan Kaart.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1962 Rififi in Amsterdam Commissaris Van Houthem Flop Similar →
1957 Kleren maken de man Detective Flop Similar →
1955 Ciske the Rat - Average Similar →
1953 Sterren Stralen Overal Piet Amstel - Taxichauffeur Flop Similar →
1949 A Kingdom for a Horse Kobus Blom Hit Similar →
1936 't Was één april Handelaar Flop Similar →
1936 Kermisgasten Jan Holst Flop Similar →
1935 De big van het regiment Jan Adriaanse Flop Similar →
1935 The Four Müllers Jacob Schat Flop Similar →
1935 My Wife's Family Dr. Nix Flop Similar →
1934 Malle gevallen Bram van Boven Hit Similar →
1934 The Tars Manus Average Similar →

Johan Kaart - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Johan Kaart?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johan Kaart is "Malle gevallen" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Johan Kaart acted in?

Johan Kaart has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Johan Kaart?

Other notable films include "A Kingdom for a Horse", "Ciske the Rat", and "The Tars".