
Manfred Zapatka
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Manfred Zapatka 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 Manfred Zapatka'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), Manfred Zapatka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in In den besten Jahren, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Manfred Zapatka Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Manfred Zapatka's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Manfred Zapatka.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | In my Parents' House | Thomas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Who We Were | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Todesengel | Ulrich Adebach | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Wir wären andere Menschen | Polizeihauptmeister Horn | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | All My Loving | Pit Hoffmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fast perfekt verliebt | Ernst | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Collini Case | Hans Meyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Südstadt | Eberhard Lehmann | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Your Children | Herbert Winter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Dead Man Working | Wilfried von Bensen | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Twice New Life | Josef Richter | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Tiefe Wunden | Siegbert Kaltensee | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Die Lichtenbergs - zwei Brüder, drei Frauen und jede Menge Zoff | Dr. Theo Zeisig | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Besondere Schwere der Schuld | Klaus Barner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Der Tote im Eis | Karl Kress | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | In den besten Jahren | Matthias Brühl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Forgotten | Prof. Dieter Angerer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Die Zeit der Kraniche | Kommissar Jürgen Monhaupt | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Den Tagen mehr Leben! | Norbert Bruckmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Die Lüge | Philipp Hardenberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Die Weisheit der Wolken | Walter Faber | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Autopiloten | Heinz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Eden | Vater Xaver | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Free Will | Nettie's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Offset | Herr Fischer | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Das Schneckenhaus | Tom Wagner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Hamburg Lectures | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | I Am Guilty | Martin Steeb | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Mord am Meer | Veith Seewald | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Nightsongs | Vater | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Rosamunde Pilcher: Bis ans Ende der Welt | George Spencer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Friends of Jesus: Thomas | Venturius | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Judas: Close to Jesus | Venturius | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Double Pack | Boutiquen-Kunde | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Manila | Herbert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Erkan & Stefan | Herr Eckernförde, Ninas Vater | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Das Himmler Projekt | Heinrich Himmler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Annas Fluch - Tödliche Gedanken | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Frankfurt Millennium | Harry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tränen eines Siegers | Bruno Hennig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Shiva und die Galgenblume | Kriminalrat Dongen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ebbies Bluff | Schmidtmeyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Last U-Boat | Beck - Geschwaderrichter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Roses for Africa | Harry Eberth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ex und hopp – Ein böses Spiel um Liebe, Geld und Bier | Markus Keller | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Der Rausschmeisser | Otto | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Utopia | Heinz | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Germany in Autumn | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Zoff | Jochen | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Briefe aus dem Jenseits | Gerd Dennert | Flop | Similar → |
Manfred Zapatka - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Manfred Zapatka?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Manfred Zapatka is "In den besten Jahren" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Manfred Zapatka acted in?
Manfred Zapatka has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Manfred Zapatka?
Other notable films include "Das Himmler Projekt", "Frankfurt Millennium", and "In my Parents' House".



