Ruth Stephan

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 27, 1925

Birth Place: Hamburg, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ruth Stephan 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: Comedy

The majority of Ruth Stephan's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ruth Stephan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Theft of the Sabines, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ruth Stephan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ruth Stephan's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Theft of the Sabines —

Theft of the Sabines

1954•Comedy

★10.0

Drei Tage Mittelarrest —

Drei Tage Mittelarrest

1955•Comedy

★8.0

Musikparade —

Musikparade

1956•Music

★8.0

Die spanische Fliege (1955) movie poster

★8.0

Die spanische Fliege — Four respectable men in Daxburg once footed child support for the same mysterious dancer. Twenty years later, the openin

Die spanische Fliege

1955•Comedy

★7.8

★7.8

Max der Taschendieb — Max, a small time pick-pocket, has nothing to do with the ‘big’ crimes. But then he must find the murderer of Fred, his

Max der Taschendieb

1962•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ruth Stephan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1972	Kinderarzt Dr. Fröhlich	Josefa	Flop	Similar →
1971	Unser Willi ist der Beste	Heidelinde Hansen	Hit	Similar →
1970	That Can't Shake Our Willi!	Sieglinde Hirsekorn	Flop	Similar →
1970	Wir hau'n die Pauker in die Pfanne	Studienrätin Dr. Mathilde Knörz	Flop	Similar →
1970	Was ist denn bloß mit Willi los?	Annie Engel	Hit	Similar →
1969	Hurra, die Schule brennt	Studienrätin Dr. Mathilde Knörz	Flop	Similar →
1969	Klein Erna auf dem Jungfernstieg	Frau Nohr	Hit	Similar →
1969	Pepe, der Paukerschreck	Studienrätin Dr. Mathilde Pollhagen	Average	Similar →
1968	Zur Hölle mit den Paukern	Dr. Pollhagen	Average	Similar →
1967	Rheinsberg	Anna	Hit	Similar →
1966	Das Spukschloß im Salzkammergut	Isolde Tristan	Flop	Similar →
1964	Jetzt dreht die Welt sich nur um dich	Henriette	Flop	Similar →
1964	Unsere tollen Tanten in der Südsee	Felicitas	Flop	Similar →
1962	Wild Waters	Johanna	Average	Similar →
1962	Der Vogelhändler	Kammerzofe Melanie	Flop	Similar →
1962	Der verkaufte Großvater	Ms. Schülke	Flop	Similar →
1962	Max der Taschendieb	Desiree	Super Hit	Similar →
1961	Isola Bella	Miss Finkenbusch	Average	Similar →
1961	Ein Stern fällt vom Himmel	Helga Held	Average	Similar →
1961	Blond muß man sein auf Capri	Lotte Jeschke	Flop	Similar →
1961	Ach Egon!	Anna	Average	Similar →
1959	Natürlich die Autofahrer	Jutta Schmalbach	Hit	Similar →
1959	La Paloma	Fräulein Förster	Flop	Similar →
1959	Schlag auf Schlag	Gisela	Flop	Similar →
1959	Hier bin ich – hier bleib ich	Lucie	Flop	Similar →
1958	Der Stern von Santa Clara	Mitzi Underhuber	Flop	Similar →
1958	Wehe, wenn sie losgelassen	Christa Knax	Average	Similar →
1958	...und abends in die Scala	Trudchen Putzke	Flop	Similar →
1957	Gruß und Kuss vom Tegernsee	Dorothea	Average	Similar →
1957	Der kühne Schwimmer	Karin Biedermann	Flop	Similar →
1957	Das einfache Mädchen	Milli	Flop	Similar →
1957	Das Glück liegt auf der Straße	Studentin	Hit	Similar →
1957	Zwei Bayern im Urwald	Lilo Knopke	Flop	Similar →
1957	Die liebe Familie	Fräulein Briesnitz	Flop	Similar →
1957	Die Beine von Dolores	Auguste Link	Flop	Similar →
1956	Manöverball	Emma	Flop	Similar →
1956	Du bist Musik	Sophie Klemke	Flop	Similar →
1956	Das Liebesleben des schönen Franz	Emmi, Nichte des Portiers	Average	Similar →
1956	Die gestohlene Hose	Grete Giesemann	Flop	Similar →
1956	Musikparade	Trudchen	Super Hit	Similar →
1956	Charley's Aunt	Mona	Average	Similar →
1955	Love, Dance, and 1000 Songs	Wicky Winter	Flop	Similar →
1955	Drei Tage Mittelarrest	Auguste	Super Hit	Similar →
1955	Ein Herz voll Musik	Fleurette	Average	Similar →
1955	Die spanische Fliege	Jutta Sommer	Super Hit	Similar →
1954	Ten on Every Finger	Sketchpartnerin	Flop	Similar →
1954	Theft of the Sabines	Rosa, Dienstmädchen	Super Hit	Similar →
1953	Die Privatsekretärin	Lissy	Flop	Similar →
1953	Die Kaiserin von China	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	Not Afraid of Big Animals	Artistin	Hit	Similar →

Ruth Stephan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ruth Stephan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ruth Stephan is "Theft of the Sabines" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ruth Stephan acted in?

Ruth Stephan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ruth Stephan?

Other notable films include "Drei Tage Mittelarrest", "Musikparade", and "Die spanische Fliege".