
Burghart Klaußner
ActingAbout Burghart Klaußner
Burghart Klaußner was born on September 13, 1949 in Berlin, Germany. He is an actor, known for The Edukators (2004), The White Ribbon (2009) and The People vs. Fritz Bauer (2015). He is married to Jenny. They have two children.
Burghart Klaußner Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Burghart Klaußner reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Burghart Klaußner's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Burghart Klaußner's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains In den besten Jahren, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Burghart Klaußner Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Burghart Klaußner's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Burghart Klaußner has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Disappearance of Josef Mengele | Karl Mengele | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | An einem Tag im September | Konrad Adenauer | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Uncertainty Principle of Love | Alexander | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Oskar's Dress | Herr Kornmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Klassentreffen | Mr. Rebentisch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Paul Auster: What If | Self - Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Silent Revolution | Minister of National Education Lange | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Freddy Eddy | Dr. Weiss | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Verdict | Vorsitzender Richter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Lion Woman | Johannes Joachim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Die letzte Reise | Jean Jovet | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Chamisso’s Shadow | Georg Wilhelm Steller (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bridge of Spies | Harald Ott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The People vs. Fritz Bauer | Fritz Bauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | 13 Minutes | Nebe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Diplomacy | Captain Werner Ebernach | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Inbetween Worlds | Oberst Haar | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | George | Helmut Maurer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Night Train to Lisbon | Judge Prado | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Zigzag Kid | Felix Glick | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | In den besten Jahren | Friedrich Gehlmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Lessons of a Dream | Gustav Merfeld | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Young Goethe in Love | Vater Buff | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Life Is Too Long | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Silence | Krischan Mittich | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aghet | Jakob Künzler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The White Ribbon | The Pastor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Age and Beauty | Justus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Reader | Judge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mediator | Mediator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Man from the Embassy | Herbert Neumann | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Yella | Dr. Gunthen | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | An die Grenze | Prof.Karow | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Der Novembermann | Hermann Droemer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Die Aufschneider | Prof. Udo Keller | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Requiem | Karl Klingler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Runaway | Born | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Edukators | Justus Hardenberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Good Bye, Lenin! | Alex's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Crazy | Klaus Lebert | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | 23 | Weber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Das Böse | Axel Wornitz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Rossini | Tabatier | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Superwife | Rudi Fährenberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | La Lumière des étoiles mortes | Capitaine Krantz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Child's Play | Micha's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Denunciation | Werner Kraengel | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Terrible Threesome | Hausbesitzer | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | From the Reports of Security Guards & Patrol Services – Part Eight | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Love Is the Beginning of All Terror | - | Flop | Similar → |
Burghart Klaußner - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Burghart Klaußner?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Burghart Klaußner is "In den besten Jahren" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Burghart Klaußner acted in?
Burghart Klaußner has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Burghart Klaußner?
Other notable films include "Aghet", "Good Bye, Lenin!", and "The White Ribbon".




