
Ulrich Matthes
ActingAbout Ulrich Matthes
Ulrich Matthes was born in Berlin. He studied acting in the early 1980's in Berlin under Else Bongers. Ulrich Matthes studied German and English, because he really wanted to become a teacher, so he also took private acting lessons during his studies. His first engagement brought him to the Vereinigte Bühnen in Krefeld, where he played the title role in "Prinz Friedrich von Homburg". Later he came to Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus, the Bavarian State Theatre, the Munich Studio Theater and the Schaubühne place. Since the 2004/2005 season, he is member of the ensemble at Deutsches Theater in Berlin. In the 2004 movieThe Ninth Day, he plays Fr. Henri Kremer, a Catholic priest imprisoned at Dachau. In 2005 he was voted "Actor of the Year" by 'Theater heute' magazine for his performance in Edward Albees' "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?". Ulrich Matthes has also dubbed many American actors such as Kenneth Braga, Malcom McDowell, Charlie Sheen, Ralph Fiennes, and Richard Thomas. Description above from the Wikia site Hitler Parody, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ulrich Matthes 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 Ulrich Matthes'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ulrich Matthes remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Playing God, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ulrich Matthes Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ulrich Matthes's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ulrich Matthes.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Milk Teeth | Pesolt | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Winterwalzer | Albert Gottwald | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | 2 Friends | Malte Klingsor | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Jupiter | Guru | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Till | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Angela Merkel - Im Lauf der Zeit | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Munich – The Edge of War | Adolf Hitler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Borrowed White | Roland | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Freunde | Malte Klingsor | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Story of My Wife | Psychiatrist | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Playing God | Bischof Thiel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Der Menschenfeind | Alceste | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Hidden Life | Lorenz Schwaninger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Jupiter | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Fremder Feind | Arnold | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Gift | Matteo Kälin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Geschichte einer Liebe – Freya | Helmuth James von Moltke | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Die vierte Gewalt | Verleger Winter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Missing Woman | Bruno | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Exiled | Ulrihs | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Open the Wall | Hartmut Kummer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Notebook | Vater | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Calm at Sea | Ernst Jünger | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cracks in the Shell | Ben Kästner | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Faust Sonnengesang | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | About Jenny Holzer | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Neue Vahr Süd | Hauptmann und Kompaniechef | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Hidden Cities | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | November Child | Robert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Geheimes Deutschland | (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Vineta | Dr. Leonhard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Who was Kafka? | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Hitlers letzte Tage - Der Film "Der Untergang" | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Ninth Day | Abbé Henri Kremer | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Downfall | Joseph Goebbels | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Traffic Affairs | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Mörderherz | Dr. Graf | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Der Hahn ist tot | Kommissar Steiner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Framed | Beck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Aimée & Jaguar | Eckert (SS) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Abgehauen | Eberhard Esche | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rider of the Flames | Isaac von Sinclair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Winter Sleepers | René | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nikolaikirche | Alexander Bacher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Der Mörder und sein Kind | Rainer Dreyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Herr Ober! | TV showmaster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Professor Bernhardi | Dr. Oskar Bernhardi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Artur, Peter und der Eskimo | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Besuch der Tochter | Thomas | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Kinder der Sonne | Pawel Fjodorowitsch Protassow | Average | Similar → |
Ulrich Matthes - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ulrich Matthes?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ulrich Matthes is "Playing God" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Ulrich Matthes acted in?
Ulrich Matthes has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ulrich Matthes?
Other notable films include "Angela Merkel - Im Lauf der Zeit", "Downfall", and "Faust Sonnengesang".




