Claus Theo Gärtner - Actor Profile

Claus Theo Gärtner

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
33Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 19, 1943
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Claus Theo Gärtner reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 33 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Claus Theo Gärtner'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Claus Theo Gärtner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Matula, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Claus Theo Gärtner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Claus Theo Gärtner's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Matula (2017) movie poster
★8.0

Matula: Private detective Josef Matula investigates again. More bad than right, he hits in Frankfurt as a department store detec

Matula

2017•Crime
★6.5
Leaf and Blossom - The Inheritance (2004) movie poster
★6.5

Leaf and Blossom - The Inheritance: Aunty Agatha has passed away at a healthy ninety years. She had known all along, that her family wanted nothing more tha

Leaf and Blossom - The Inheritance

2004•Comedy
★5.2
Zoff (1972) movie poster
★5.2

Zoff:

Zoff

1972
★5.0
Der Mann aus der Pfalz (2009) movie poster
★5.0

Der Mann aus der Pfalz: A docudrama about Germany's former chancellor Helmut Kohl, whose 16-year tenure during the 80s and 90s included the reun

Der Mann aus der Pfalz

2009
★4.6
Operation Ganymed (1977) movie poster
★4.6

Operation Ganymed: A spaceship returns to Earth after several years of space exploration and finds it desolate. Landing in what they believ

Operation Ganymed

1977•Sci-Fi

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Claus Theo Gärtner.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Die Verwandlung Self Flop Similar →
2019 Matula - Tod auf Mallorca Josef Matula Flop Similar →
2018 Matula: Der Schatten des Berges Matula Flop Similar →
2017 Matula Matula Super Hit Similar →
2009 Der Mann aus der Pfalz Heiner Geißler Flop Similar →
2004 Leaf and Blossom - The Inheritance Charly Hit Similar →
2004 Der Pralinenmörder - Flop Similar →
1995 Auf dünnem Eis Michael Schänker Flop Similar →
1985 Grand mit 3 Damen Urs Flop Similar →
1983 Hanna von acht bis acht - Flop Similar →
1982 Der Gast Erich Flop Similar →
1981 Bahnhofsgeschichten - Flop Similar →
1981 Bäume ausreißen Lemke Flop Similar →
1980 Ein Mann fürs Leben Conny Flop Similar →
1980 Das Ziel Säger Flop Similar →
1979 The First Polka Feldwebel Metzmacher Flop Similar →
1978 Heroin 4 Jürgen Lenz Flop Similar →
1978 Mittags auf dem Roten Platz Drjemluga Flop Similar →
1978 Winterspelt 1944 Corporal Hubert Reidel Flop Similar →
1977 Operation Ganymed Doug Flop Similar →
1977 Der Weilburger Kadettenmord Trapp Flop Similar →
1975 A Happy Family Life Rainer Flop Similar →
1975 Stellenweise Glatteis Martin Voigt Flop Similar →
1975 Der Alte Manfred Nöll Flop Similar →
1974 One or the Other of Us Kronert Flop Similar →
1973 Frau Kutzer und andere Bewohner der Naunynstraße - Flop Similar →
1972 Eisenwichser Volker Flop Similar →
1972 Zoff Fred Flop Similar →
1971 Jaider, the Lonely Hunter Anderl Flop Similar →
1970 Ein Mädchen Erster Student Flop Similar →
1969 Alma Mater Ulrich Flop Similar →
1969 Altersgenossen Erster Student Flop Similar →
1957 Der Tod des Präsidenten Jake de Bonay Flop Similar →

Claus Theo Gärtner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Claus Theo Gärtner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Claus Theo Gärtner is "Matula" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Claus Theo Gärtner acted in?

Claus Theo Gärtner has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Claus Theo Gärtner?

Other notable films include "Leaf and Blossom - The Inheritance", "Zoff", and "Der Mann aus der Pfalz".