Curd Jürgens
ActingAbout Curd Jürgens
Curd Gustav Andreas Gottlieb Franz Jürgens (13 December 1915 – 18 June 1982) was a German-Austrian stage and film actor. He was usually billed in English-speaking films as Curt Jurgens.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Curd Jürgens 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 Curd Jürgens'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 68% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Curd Jürgens remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Collin, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Curd Jürgens Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Curd Jürgens's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Curd Jürgens.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Collin | Hans Collin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Teheran '43 | Legrain - lawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Warum die UFOs unseren Salat klauen | UFO-Commander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Spy Who Loved Me | Karl Stromberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Povero Cristo | Man Engaging Giorgio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Vault of Horror | Sebastian (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You") | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Kill! | Grueningen | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra | German Consul to Switzerland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Battle of Neretva | General Lohring | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Battle of Britain | Baron von Richter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight | Hannes Teversen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Assassination Bureau | General von Pinck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Gardener of Argenteuil | Le baron Édouard de Santis dit « Doudou » | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Target for Killing | Gérard van Looch / Giant | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Der schwarze Freitag | Richard Whitney | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Uncertain Verification | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Lord Jim | Cornelius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Hide and Seek | Hubert Marek | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Psyche 59 | Eric Crawford | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Maj. Gen. Gunther Blumentritt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Triumph of Michael Strogoff | Michel Strogoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Bankraub in der Rue Latour | Cliff MacHardy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Brainwashed | Werner von Basil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Katia | Czar Alexander II | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Der Schinderhannes | Johann 'Schinderhannes' Bückler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Inn of the Sixth Happiness | Capt. Lin Nan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Me and the Colonel | Colonel Prokoszny | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tamango | Captain John Reiker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Enemy Below | Kapitän von Stolberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Spies | Alex | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Bitter Victory | Major David Brand | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Michael Strogoff | Michael Strogoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The House of Intrigue | Colonel Bernes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | ...And God Created Woman | Eric Carradine | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Heroes and Sinners | Wolf Gerke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Rats | Bruno Mechelke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Devil's General | Gen. Harry Harras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Orient Express | Bate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Meines Vaters Pferde, 1. Teil: Lena und Nicoline | Pat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Musik bei Nacht | Hans Kerstens | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | April 1, 2000 | Capitano Herakles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Der Schuß durchs Fenster | Dr. Winkler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Prämien auf den Tod | Gunarson, Operntenor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Viennese Girls | Graf Lechenberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Women Are No Angels | Bandini | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Whom the Gods Love | Emperor Joseph II | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Operette | Karl Millöcker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Salonwagen E 417 | Prinz Heinrich Karl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | To New Shores | Bobby Wells' 3. Freund | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Royal Waltz | Kaiser Franz Joseph von Österreich | Hit | Similar → |
Curd Jürgens - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Curd Jürgens?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Curd Jürgens is "Collin" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Curd Jürgens acted in?
Curd Jürgens has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Curd Jürgens?
Other notable films include "On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight", "Meines Vaters Pferde, 1. Teil: Lena und Nicoline", and "Heroes and Sinners".