Karl Scheydt

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

29Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: May 3, 1940

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Karl Scheydt reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Karl Scheydt'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), Karl Scheydt remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ali: Fear Eats the Soul, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Karl Scheydt Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Karl Scheydt's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) movie poster

★7.7

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul: Emmi Kurowski, a cleaning lady, is lonely in her old age. Her husband died years ago, and her grown children offer littl

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul

1974•Romance

★7.2

★7.2

Fox and His Friends: Fox, a former circus performer, wins the lottery of DM 500,000 and can now have the life and things that he has always w

Fox and His Friends

1975•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Martha: After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic rel

Martha

1974•TV Movie

★6.6

★6.6

Effi Briest: When 17-year-old Effi Briest marries the elderly Baron von Instetten, she moves to a small, isolated Baltic town and a h

Effi Briest

1974•History

★6.6

The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972) movie poster

★6.6

The Merchant of Four Seasons: Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to

The Merchant of Four Seasons

1972•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Karl Scheydt.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2011	My Name Is Not Ali	Self	Average	Similar →
1990	Staub vor der Sonne	Walter	Flop	Similar →
1989	Der Rausschmeisser	Karl	Average	Similar →
1989	Money	Personalchef	Flop	Similar →
1988	Ein naheliegender Mord	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	Tür an Tür	-	Flop	Similar →
1985	A Strange Love Affair	Jim	Flop	Similar →
1984	Wenn die Musik aus ist, dann ist auch die Liebe aus	Charly	Flop	Similar →
1982	Querelle	Sailor	Hit	Similar →
1982	Neon City	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Today We're Playing Boss	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Drei Freundinnen	Ottmar	Flop	Similar →
1978	In a Year with 13 Moons	Hacker	Hit	Similar →
1978	Knife in the Head	Kommissar	Average	Similar →
1978	Persil ist auch kein Schnittlauch	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Spiel der Verlierer	Fleischgroßhändler	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Stationmaster’s Wife	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	The American Soldier	Ricky	Average	Similar →
1975	Fox and His Friends	Klaus	Hit	Similar →
1974	Jodeln is ka Sünd	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Effi Briest	Kruse	Hit	Similar →
1974	Martha	Marianne's Husband (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1974	Ali: Fear Eats the Soul	Albert	Super Hit	Similar →
1973	Tenderness of the Wolves	Kommissar	Average	Similar →
1973	Jail Bait	Polizist	Average	Similar →
1972	The Merchant of Four Seasons	Anzell	Hit	Similar →
1971	Beware of a Holy Whore	Manfred	Average	Similar →
1971	Fassbinder Produces: Film No. 8	Self	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Niklashausen Journey	-	Flop	Similar →

Karl Scheydt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Karl Scheydt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karl Scheydt is "Ali: Fear Eats the Soul" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Karl Scheydt acted in?

Karl Scheydt has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Karl Scheydt?

Other notable films include "Fox and His Friends", "Martha", and "Effi Briest".