Paul R. Henker - Actor Profile

Paul R. Henker

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
21Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 21, 1899
Birth Place: Suhl, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul R. Henker reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Paul R. Henker'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul R. Henker remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tinko, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paul R. Henker Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul R. Henker's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Tinko (1957) movie poster
★7.5

Tinko: After 1945, land reform forces Old Kraske to become an agricultural worker, but he continues to work on his own, flatly

Tinko

1957•Drama
★7.0
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class (1955) movie poster
★7.0

Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class: This film is the second of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist

Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class

1955•History
★6.5
Musterknaben (1959) movie poster
★6.5

Musterknaben: Two young building workers are more interested in girls than their work; complications ensue at home.

Musterknaben

1959•Comedy
★5.7
Meeting Point (1956) movie poster
★5.7

Meeting Point: DEFA crime film about the smuggling of PVC across the (still open) border from East to West Berlin.

Meeting Point

1956•Drama
★5.5
They All Knew Each Other (1958) movie poster
★5.5

They All Knew Each Other: A car factory in the GDR. During a test ride there is a major accident. One driver is dead, another is seriously injured

They All Knew Each Other

1958•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul R. Henker.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1960 Alwin der Letzte August Schmieder Flop Similar →
1960 Wo der Zug nicht lange hält - Flop Similar →
1960 Der neue Fimmel - Flop Similar →
1959 Musterknaben - Hit Similar →
1959 Before lightning strikes - Flop Similar →
1959 Reifender Sommer - Flop Similar →
1959 Die Premiere fällt aus - Flop Similar →
1958 Klotz am Bein - Flop Similar →
1958 Der Prozeß wird vertagt - Flop Similar →
1958 They All Knew Each Other Klausner Average Similar →
1958 My Wife Wants to Sing Subway controller Flop Similar →
1957 Don't Forget My Little Traudel - Average Similar →
1957 Das Stacheltier: Fridericus Rex - Part Eleven chamber lark Strützki Flop Similar →
1957 Tinko Kimpel Super Hit Similar →
1957 Castles and Cottages pastor Popp Flop Similar →
1956 Meeting Point Kriminalrat Schubert Average Similar →
1956 Thomas Müntzer Ratsmeister Wettich Flop Similar →
1956 Drei Mädchen im Endspiel - Flop Similar →
1955 Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class - Hit Similar →
1953 Geheimakten Solvay - Flop Similar →
1952 Destinies of Women - Flop Similar →

Paul R. Henker - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul R. Henker?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul R. Henker is "Tinko" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Paul R. Henker acted in?

Paul R. Henker has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul R. Henker?

Other notable films include "Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class", "Musterknaben", and "Meeting Point".