Katja Paryla

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

27Total Films

5.2 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 25, 1940

Birth Place: Zürich, Switzerland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Katja Paryla reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Katja Paryla'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Katja Paryla remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Beethoven - Days in a Life, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Katja Paryla Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Katja Paryla's career based on audience ratings.

★5.2

Beethoven - Days in a Life (1976) movie poster

★5.2

Beethoven - Days in a Life: Vienna, 1813-1819: Beethoven (played by Donatas Banionis) is at the peak of his fame. Orchestras all over the world play

Beethoven - Days in a Life

1976•Drama

★5.2

The Russians Are Coming (1968) movie poster

★5.2

The Russians Are Coming: It’s the spring of 1945 in a small resort town on the Baltic. Günter is 16 and firmly believes that the Germans will win

The Russians Are Coming

1968•Drama

★4.0

★4.0

The Mistake: It is 1988. Jacob, from Hamburg in West Germany, falls in love with Elisabeth in East Germany. When they secretly meet i

The Mistake

1992•Drama

★4.0

★4.0

Tiefe Furchen: Germany in May 1945: the war is over, men are returning home and a new life begins in the villages. After 12 years in a

Tiefe Furchen

1965•Drama

★3.5

★3.5

P.S.: When he reaches age 18, Peter is released from the children's home where he grew up, but this does not mean he is truly

P.S.

1979•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Katja Paryla.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1992	The Mistake	Lilo Utikal	Flop	Similar →
1991	Stein	-	Flop	Similar →
1990	Nathan der Weise	Sittha	Flop	Similar →
1989	Ich, Thomas Müntzer, Sichel Gottes	Äbtissin	Flop	Similar →
1987	Die erste Reihe	Mutter Herrmann	Flop	Similar →
1987	Die Älteste - Vermächtnis einer 108-Jährigen	Narrator (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1985	Die Rundköpfe und die Spitzköpfe	Nanna	Flop	Similar →
1984	Film-Salabim	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Die traurige Geschichte von Friedrich dem Großen	Königin Sophie Dorothee	Flop	Similar →
1980	Levin's Mill	Christina	Flop	Similar →
1979	Hunted	Mrs. Brunner	Flop	Similar →
1979	P.S.	Frau Ziehwein	Flop	Similar →
1978	Eine Handvoll Hoffnung	Martha Menzel	Flop	Similar →
1976	Beethoven - Days in a Life	Johanna	Flop	Similar →
1976	Sein letzter Fall	Monika Krall	Flop	Similar →
1975	Zwischen Nacht und Tag	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Der verspielte Scheidungsgrund	Dorothea	Flop	Similar →
1973	Unser täglich Bier	Luise	Flop	Similar →
1972	Janus Head	Vera Brock	Flop	Similar →
1972	Der Egoist	Elke Moses	Flop	Similar →
1971	Career	Frau Walcher	Flop	Similar →
1971	Do You Know Urban?	Katja	Flop	Similar →
1970	Netzwerk	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Russians Are Coming	Mutter Walcher	Flop	Similar →
1967	Die Räuber	Amalia	Flop	Similar →
1965	Tiefe Furchen	Edith	Flop	Similar →
1965	Schlafwagen Paris-München	Chris Simon	Flop	Similar →

Katja Paryla - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Katja Paryla?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Katja Paryla is "Beethoven - Days in a Life" with a rating of 5.2/10.

How many movies has Katja Paryla acted in?

Katja Paryla has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Katja Paryla?

Other notable films include "The Russians Are Coming", "The Mistake", and "Tiefe Furchen".