Peter Ehrlich - Actor Profile

Peter Ehrlich

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
19Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 25, 1933
Birth Place: Leipzig, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peter Ehrlich reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Peter Ehrlich'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 5% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peter Ehrlich remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Er kann's nicht lassen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Peter Ehrlich Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Ehrlich's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Er kann's nicht lassen (1962) movie poster
★6.8

Er kann's nicht lassen: Father Brown is only too happy to interfere with the work of the police in solving tricky criminal cases, usually with r

Er kann's nicht lassen

1962•Comedy
★6.1
Emil and the Detectives (1964) movie poster
★6.1

Emil and the Detectives: When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnel

Emil and the Detectives

1964•Action
★6.1
A Man, a Woman and a Bank (1979) movie poster
★6.1

A Man, a Woman and a Bank: Two novice thieves are plotting to rob a bank in Vancouver. A photographer snaps a shot of one thief as he is carrying t

A Man, a Woman and a Bank

1979•Comedy
★5.8
The Black Spider (1983) movie poster
★5.8

The Black Spider: Based on the story by Jeremas Gotthelf, this horror film direct by Mark M. Rissi features the hallucinations of a woman

The Black Spider

1983•Horror
★5.3
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld (2000) movie poster
★5.3

The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld: The life story of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, a German Jew, who as a physician established the field of sexology, and fought

The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld

2000•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Ehrlich.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Millionenschwer verliebt Rudolph A. Brodmann Flop Similar →
2000 The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld Richard Flop Similar →
1996 Diebinnen Karl Herzog Flop Similar →
1995 Ein Herz für Laura Prof. Weinmann Flop Similar →
1986 Wer einsam ist, der hat es gut weil keiner da, der Ihm was tut Wilhelm Busch Flop Similar →
1985 Der Fehler des Piloten Colin Thane Flop Similar →
1983 The Black Spider - Average Similar →
1979 A Man, a Woman and a Bank Jerry Average Similar →
1977 Ein Volksfeind Dr. Thomas Stockmann Flop Similar →
1975 Berlinger Johannes Roeder Flop Similar →
1972 The Morals of Ruth Halbfass Erich Halbfass Flop Similar →
1970 Nicht nur zur Weihnachtszeit Franz Flop Similar →
1968 Der Sog Karl Uhde Flop Similar →
1966 Der Regenmacher File Flop Similar →
1966 Die Räuber Schweizer Flop Similar →
1964 Emil and the Detectives Müller Average Similar →
1964 Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald Ferdinand Hierlinger Flop Similar →
1964 Die Teufelsspur Cabouche Flop Similar →
1962 Er kann's nicht lassen Fitzpatrick O'Leary Hit Similar →

Peter Ehrlich - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Ehrlich?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Ehrlich is "Er kann's nicht lassen" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Peter Ehrlich acted in?

Peter Ehrlich has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Ehrlich?

Other notable films include "Emil and the Detectives", "A Man, a Woman and a Bank", and "The Black Spider".