Willy Rösner

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

44Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: May 19, 1893

Birth Place: Rosenheim, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Willy Rösner reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Willy Rösner'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Willy Rösner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ludwig II, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Willy Rösner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Willy Rösner's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Ludwig II: Life and death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

Ludwig II

1955•History

★7.0

Der Herrgottschnitzer von Ammergau (1952) movie poster

★7.0

Der Herrgottschnitzer von Ammergau: Pauli is a professional wood carver of religious figures, but can't get the approval of his girlfriend's strict father.

Der Herrgottschnitzer von Ammergau

1952•Drama

★7.0

Die schöne Tölzerin:

Die schöne Tölzerin

1952•Drama

★7.0

Waltz King:

Waltz King

1955•Romance

★6.8

★6.8

Lola Montès: Lola Montes, previously a great adventuress, is reduced to being the attraction of a circus after having been the lover

Lola Montès

1955•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Willy Rösner.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1968	Der Pfarrer von Gillbach	Der alte Pfarrer	Flop	Similar →
1965	Die Pfingstorgel	Joseph Haindl	Hit	Similar →
1964	Lausbubengeschichten	Dominikus Pfanzelter	Average	Similar →
1964	Der Komödienstadel - Die Tochter des Bombardon	Pfarrer	Flop	Similar →
1962	Die Flucht	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Der Wittiber	Pfarrer	Flop	Similar →
1960	Tempest in a Water Glass	Dr. Wirz	Flop	Similar →
1960	Gericht über Las Casas	Abt der Dominikaner	Flop	Similar →
1959	Without Trumpet or Drum	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Cow and I	Vater von Helga	Hit	Similar →
1959	Jons und Erdme	Der Moorvogt	Flop	Similar →
1958	Die Bernauerin	Bürger	Flop	Similar →
1958	Schwarzwälder Kirsch	Gastwirt	Average	Similar →
1957	Jägerblut	Ferdinand Aiblinger	Flop	Similar →
1957	And Lead Us Not Into Temptation	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Weißer Holunder	Moosbacher	Average	Similar →
1957	Heiraten verboten	Bürgermeister Simon Roßkopf	Flop	Similar →
1957	Die Abenteuer des braven Soldaten Schwejk	General von Schwarzenberg	Flop	Similar →
1957	Die Panne	Pilet	Flop	Similar →
1957	Holy Heritage	Hochegger	Average	Similar →
1956	Das Hirtenlied vom Kaisertal	Alois Lechner	Flop	Similar →
1956	Die Rosel vom Schwarzwald	Bastian	Flop	Similar →
1956	Das Erbe vom Pruggerhof	Habermoser, Makler	Flop	Similar →
1955	Lola Montès	Prime Minister	Hit	Similar →
1955	Waltz King	Pfandl	Hit	Similar →
1955	Madame Aurélie	Aimable	Flop	Similar →
1955	Magdalena	Josef Moosreiner	Flop	Similar →
1955	Ludwig II	von Lutz	Hit	Similar →
1954	Die schöne Müllerin	Walter Kunze der Erlenbachwirt	Flop	Similar →
1953	Der Klosterjäger	Eggebauer	Average	Similar →
1952	Der Herrgottschnitzer von Ammergau	Wirt	Hit	Similar →
1952	Cuba Cabana	-	Flop	Similar →
1952	Die schöne Tölzerin	Kyrein, Bürgermeister	Hit	Similar →
1951	Die Martinsklause	Waze, Verweser im Gadener Land	Hit	Similar →
1951	Die Alm an der Grenze	Florian Pfrointner	Flop	Similar →
1950	Der Geigenmacher von Mittenwald	Benedikt Oberbucher	Average	Similar →
1944	Übers Jahr, wenn die Kornblumen blühen	Vater Burger	Flop	Similar →
1943	Der Ochsenkrieg	Runotter	Average	Similar →
1939	Der arme Millionär	Sebastian Brandl	Flop	Similar →
1939	Die Pfingstorgel	Bürgermeister Zirngibl	Flop	Similar →
1939	Water for Canitoga	Bauarbeiter Reeve	Hit	Similar →
1938	Frau Sixta	Forcher	Flop	Similar →
1936	The Hunter of Fall	Birkhofbauer	Flop	Similar →
1930	Erotikon	-	Average	Similar →

Willy Rösner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Willy Rösner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Willy Rösner is "Ludwig II" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Willy Rösner acted in?

Willy Rösner has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Willy Rösner?

Other notable films include "Der Herrgottschnitzer von Ammergau", "Die schöne Tölzerin", and "Waltz King".