Manfred Zapatka - Actor Profile

Manfred Zapatka

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 2, 1942
Birth Place: Bremen, Germany

Career 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.

★10.0
In den besten Jahren (2011) movie poster
★10.0

In den besten Jahren: 40 years after her husband is shot and killed by a terrorist while on duty as a police officer during a routine traffic

In den besten Jahren

2011•Drama
★8.9
Das Himmler Projekt (2000) movie poster
★8.9

Das Himmler Projekt: Romuald Karmakar directs the actor Manfred Zapatka in performing the three-and-a-half hour speech originally declaimed b

Das Himmler Projekt

2000•Documentary
★8.0
Frankfurt Millennium (1998) movie poster
★8.0

Frankfurt Millennium: While the masses enthusiastically meet to celebrate the new Millennium, one does not sense much commotion at the kiosk a

Frankfurt Millennium

1998•Drama
★8.0
In my Parents' House (2025) movie poster
★8.0

In my Parents' House: A therapist whose interests lie in alternative ways to help the sick and infirm is forced to balance the demands of her

In my Parents' House

2025•Drama
★7.7
Das Schneckenhaus (2006) movie poster
★7.7

Das Schneckenhaus: Katharina Giano tries to start a new life after a personal tragedy, but moves into a mysterious apartment building with

Das Schneckenhaus

2006•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Manfred Zapatka.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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".