Carl Esmond
ActingAbout Carl Esmond
Carl Esmond (born Karl Simon June 14, 1902 – December 4, 2004) was an Austrian-born American film and stage actor, born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. Although his age was given as 33 in the passenger list when he arrived in the USA in January 1938, in his naturalization petition his birth year is stated as 1902. His stage names were Willy Eichberger and Charles Esmond and finally Carl Esmond. He trained at Vienna's State Academy of Dramatic Arts, and made his film debut in the operetta The Emperor's Waltz (1933).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Carl Esmond 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 Carl Esmond'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Carl Esmond 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 Carl Esmond Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Carl Esmond's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Carl Esmond.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn | General Von Helmuth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Agent for H.A.R.M. | Professor Jan Stefánik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Morituri | Busch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hitler | Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Brushfire | Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Thunder in the Sun | Andre Dauphin | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | From the Earth to the Moon | Jules Verne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lola Montès | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The World in His Arms | Prince Semyon | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mystery Submarine | Heldman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Desert Hawk | Kibar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Walk a Crooked Mile | Dr. Ritter von Stolb | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Slave Girl | El Hamid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman | Dr. Lorenz | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Lover Come Back | Paul Millard | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Catman of Paris | Charles Regnier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Her Highness and the Bellboy | Baron Zoltan Faludi | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | This Love of Ours | Uncle Bob | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Without Love | Paul Carrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Experiment Perilous | John Maitland | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Master Race | Andrei | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Resisting Enemy Interrogation | Maj. von Behn - Nazi Commandant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Story of Dr. Wassell | Lt. Dirk Van Daal | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Address Unknown | Baron von Friesche | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Ministry of Fear | Willi Hilfe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | First Comes Courage | Maj. Paul Dichter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Margin for Error | Baron Max von Alvenstor | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Seven Sweethearts | Carl Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Navy Comes Through | Richard 'Dutch' Kroner | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Panama Hattie | Lucas Kefler (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Pacific Rendezvous | Andre Leemuth | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sundown | Jan Kuypens | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | German Major | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Little Men | Professor Bhaer | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Thunder Afloat | U-Boat Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Dawn Patrol | Hauptmann Von Mueller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Burg Theatre | Josef Rainer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Romance | Graf Eduard Romanel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Prater | Fred | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | All for Veronica | Paul Schmidt | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Empress's Favourite | Fähnrich Alexander Tomsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Postman from Longjumeau | Chapelou, der Postillon von Lonjumeau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Invitation to the Waltz | Carl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Blood Brothers | Mirko, der Herr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Die Liebe siegt | Willy Schneider | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Evensong | Count Ehrenburg / Archduke Theodore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Blossom Time | Count Rudi von Hohenberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Kleines Mädel, großes Glück | Georg Hellwig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Liebelei | Oberleutnant Theo Kaiser | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Kaiserwalzer | Viktor Eggersdorf | Average | Similar → |
Carl Esmond - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Carl Esmond?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carl Esmond is "Burg Theatre" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Carl Esmond acted in?
Carl Esmond has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Carl Esmond?
Other notable films include "Sergeant York", "Ministry of Fear", and "Liebelei".