Burkhard Driest - Actor Profile

Burkhard Driest

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
22Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 28, 1939
Birth Place: Stettin, Pomerania, Germany [now Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland]

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Burkhard Driest reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Burkhard Driest'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), Burkhard Driest remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Burkhard Driest Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Burkhard Driest's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog (1979) movie poster
★8.0

I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog — Interview film with German director Werner Herzog revisiting the films he made up to ca. 1977.

I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog

1979•Documentary
★7.3
Stroszek (1977) movie poster
★7.3

Stroszek — Bruno Stroszek is released from prison and warned to stop drinking. He has few skills and fewer expectations: with a glo

Stroszek

1977•Drama
★7.1
Cross of Iron (1977) movie poster
★7.1

Cross of Iron — It is 1943, and the German army—ravaged and demoralised—is hastily retreating from the Russian front. In the midst of th

Cross of Iron

1977•Drama
★7.0
Private Life Show (1995) movie poster
★7.0

Private Life Show — In a fictitious show, candidates attack each other with knives and fight, and in the end the presenter (Burkard Driest)

Private Life Show

1995•Crime
★6.6
The Democratic Terrorist (1992) movie poster
★6.6

The Democratic Terrorist — The West German security police, Verfassungsschutz, need help to infiltrate a group connected to the Rote Arme Fraktion.

The Democratic Terrorist

1992•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Burkhard Driest.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Toni Costa: Kommissar auf Ibiza - Der rote Regen El Cubano Flop Similar →
2003 Hamlet_X Observer Flop Similar →
2000 I Love You, Baby Decker Flop Similar →
1999 Callboys - Jede Lust hat ihren Preis Busch Flop Similar →
1998 Night Time Lasinger Flop Similar →
1995 Private Life Show Host Hit Similar →
1992 The Democratic Terrorist Horst Hit Similar →
1987 Taxi to Cairo Policeman 1 Average Similar →
1986 Sepa: Our Lord of Miracles Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
1985 Cold in Colombia - Flop Similar →
1984 The Shipwrecker Sterling Hayden Average Similar →
1984 The Story Actor Flop Similar →
1983 Pharos of Chaos Self Hit Similar →
1983 Die wilden Fünfziger Major Assimov Flop Similar →
1982 Querelle Mario Hit Similar →
1980 Slow Attack Nick Dellmann Average Similar →
1979 I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog Self Super Hit Similar →
1979 Son of Hitler Muller Flop Similar →
1977 Stroszek Pimp #2 Hit Similar →
1977 Cross of Iron Schütze Maag Hit Similar →
1974 Fuses Arthur Bidulski Flop Similar →
1974 The Brutalization of Franz Blum Walter „Tiger“ Kuul Flop Similar →

Burkhard Driest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Burkhard Driest?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Burkhard Driest is "I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Burkhard Driest acted in?

Burkhard Driest has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Burkhard Driest?

Other notable films include "Stroszek", "Cross of Iron", and "Private Life Show".