
Willy Fritsch
ActingAbout Willy Fritsch
Willy Fritsch war der bekannteste deutsche Schauspieler neben Hans Albers und Heinz Rühmann in den vierziger Jahren, er drehte mehrere Filme mit Lillian Harvey bis diese nach Frankreich emigrierte Er ist der Vater des Schauspielers Thomas Fritsch
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Willy Fritsch 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 Willy Fritsch'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Willy Fritsch remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in I Learned It from Father, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Willy Fritsch Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Willy Fritsch's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Willy Fritsch.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | I Learned It from Father | Clemens Andermann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Isola Bella | Konsul Stülcken | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Wenn die Heide blüht | Dr. Erdmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Schwarzwälder Kirsch | Arthur Altenberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Crazy Otto | Alexander Korty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Solange noch die Rosen blüh'n | Richard Kühn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Song of the Don Cossacks | Chefarzt Dr. Burger | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Schwarzwaldmelodie | Herbert Olberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Three from the Gasoline Station | Konsul Willy Kossmann | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Drei Tage Mittelarrest | Major von Faber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Der fröhliche Wanderer | Kurt Henner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | When the White Lilacs Bloom Again | Willy Forster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Ferien vom Ich | Dr. Hartung | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Schatten der Nacht | Ernst Magnus | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Film Without Title | als er selbst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Die Fledermaus | Gefängnisdirektor Frank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Junge Adler | training manager Roth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Der kleine Grenzverkehr | Georg Rentmeister | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Vienna Blood | Count Georg Wolkersheim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Women Are Better Diplomats | Rittmeister von Karstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dreimal Hochzeit | Fürst Alexander Woronin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Das leichte Mädchen | Dietz Frobelius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Die keusche Geliebte | Pierre Dugard, Plantagenbesitzer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Die Geliebte | Therese | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Woman at the Wheel | Paul Banky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Prussian Love Story | Prinz Wilhelm von Preußen | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Seven Slaps | William Tenson MacPhab | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Menschen ohne Vaterland | Oberleutnant Maltzach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lucky Kids | Gil Taylor, Reporter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Boccaccio | Petruccio, Stadtschreiber | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Black Roses | Erkki Collin | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Amphitryon: Happiness from the Clouds | Jupiter / Amphitryon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Die Insel | Raak, Handelsattaché | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Waltz War | Pauker Gustl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | I by Day, You by Night | Hans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Blonde Dream | Willy I | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Mad Idea | Paul Lüders | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Congress Dances | Zar Alexander von Russland / Uralsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Her Grace Commands | Leutnant Karl von Conradi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Burglars | Durand | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Three from the Filling Station | Willy | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Melody of the Heart | János Garas | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Woman in the Moon | Wolf Helius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Docks of Hamburg | Klaus Brandt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Spies | No. 326 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Schuldig | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Hungarian Rhapsody | Lt. Franz Graf v. Turoczy | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Chaste Susanne | René Boislurette | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Waltz Dream | Nicholas Graf Preyn | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | His Wife, the Unknown | Wilbur Crawford | Flop | Similar → |
Willy Fritsch - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Willy Fritsch?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Willy Fritsch is "I Learned It from Father" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Willy Fritsch acted in?
Willy Fritsch has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Willy Fritsch?
Other notable films include "Drei Tage Mittelarrest", "Die Fledermaus", and "Woman at the Wheel".




