Werner Krauss
ActingAbout Werner Krauss
Werner Johannes Krauss (Krauß in German; 23 June 1884 – 20 October 1959) was a German stage and film actor. Krauss dominated the German stage of the early 20th century. However, his participation in the 1940 antisemitic propaganda film Jud Süß (Süss, the Jew) and his collaboration with the Nazis made him a controversial figure.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Werner Krauss 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 Werner Krauss'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Werner Krauss remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Burg Theatre, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Werner Krauss Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Werner Krauss's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Werner Krauss.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Universal Horror | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Sohn ohne Heimat | Wilhelm Hartmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Fallen Star | Lenura / Lenoir | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Prämien auf den Tod | Dr. Schmidt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Paracelsus | Paracelsus | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Dismissal | Geheimrat von Holstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Zwischen Himmel und Erde | Justus Rottwinkel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Annelie | Katasteramtsrat Reinhold Dörensen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Süss, the Jew | Rabbi Loew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes | Geheimrat Rudolf Virchow | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Burg Theatre | Friedrich Mitterer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Man Without a Name | Heinrich Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Yorck | General Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Napoleon at St. Helena | Napoleon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Looping the Loop | Botto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Merry Farmer | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Die Hose | Theobald Maske | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Secrets of a Soul | Martin Fellman | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Superfluous People | Ortspolizist Suka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Student of Prague | Scapinelli, Wucherer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Nana | Count Muffat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Tartuffe | Herr Orgon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Wife's Crusade | Der Idiot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Variety | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Jealousy | Mann - Georges Ménard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Joyless Street | Josef Geiringer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Waxworks | Jack the Ripper / Spring-Heeled Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Film in the Film | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity | Pontius Pilatus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Ancient Law | Nathan, der Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Jew of Mestri | Shylock (Mordecai) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Fräulein Raffke | Emil Raffke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Treasure | Svetelenz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Nathan der Weise | Nathan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Burning Soil | Der alte Rog / Old Rog | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | Othello | Iago | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Die Beute der Erinnyen | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Lady Hamilton | Lord William Hamilton | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Shattered | Bahnwärter | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Danton | Robespierre | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari | Dr. Caligari | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Spiritismus | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine | Mazeppa | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Das verwunschene Schloß | Bauer Grödner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Opium | Nung-Tschang | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Das Mädchen und die Männer | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Wenn Frauen lieben und hassen | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Freitag, der 13. Das unheimliche Haus. 2. Teil | Prof. Cardallhan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Der chinesische Götze. Das unheimliche Haus. 3. Teil | Franz Mollheim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Tales of Hoffmann | Conte Dapertutto | Flop | Similar → |
Werner Krauss - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Werner Krauss?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Werner Krauss is "Burg Theatre" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Werner Krauss acted in?
Werner Krauss has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Werner Krauss?
Other notable films include "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari", "The Film in the Film", and "Tartuffe".