Daniel Barenboim - Actor Profile

Daniel Barenboim

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 15, 1942
Birth Place: Buenos Aires, Argentina

About Daniel Barenboim

Daniel Barenboim is an Argentine-Israeli pianist and conductor who is a citizen of Argentina, Israel, Palestine, and Spain. He is the general music director of the Berlin State Opera, and the Staatskapelle Berlin; he previously served as Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestre de Paris and La Scala in Milan. Barenboim is known for his work with the West–Eastern Divan Orchestra, a Seville-based orchestra of young Arab and Israeli musicians, and as a resolute critic of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. He has won seven Grammy awards for his work and discography. Barenboim is a polyglot, fluent in Spanish, Hebrew, English, French, Italian, and German. The music conductor is a citizenship of Argentina, Israel, Palestine, and Spain. Barenboim currently lives in Berlin.

Daniel Barenboim Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Daniel Barenboim 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 Daniel Barenboim's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Daniel Barenboim'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 Patrice Chéreau, Pascal Greggory, une autre solitude, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Daniel Barenboim Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel Barenboim's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Daniel Barenboim has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace Self Flop Similar →
2022 Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz Self Flop Similar →
2021 Daniel Barenboim: In his Own Words Self Flop Similar →
2021 Geburtstagskonzert für Zubin Mehta zum 85. - Aus der Staatsoper Berlin Self - piano Flop Similar →
2020 250 Jahre Ludwig van Beethoven - Das Jubiläumskonzert aus der Oper Bonn Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
2020 Jedermann auf der Weltbühne – 100 Jahre Salzburger Festspiele Self Flop Similar →
2020 Concert Privé chez Daniel Barenboim Self - Piano Flop Similar →
2020 Festkonzert "450 Jahre Staatskapelle Berlin" - Flop Similar →
2019 Cecilia Bartoli & Friends self Average Similar →
2018 The Berliner Philharmoniker’s New Year’s Eve Concert: 2018 Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
2014 Europakonzert 2014 from Berlin Conductor Flop Similar →
2014 New Year's Concert 2014 Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Il Trovatore Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
2012 Do or Die: Lang Lang's Story Self - Pianist and Conductor Flop Similar →
2012 Beethoven: The Complete Piano Sonatas Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Barenboim on Beethoven: Nine Symphonies that Changed the World Self Flop Similar →
2012 Barenboim plays Mozart Self Flop Similar →
2011 Salzburg Festival Opening Concert Self - Conductor/Pianist Flop Similar →
2011 Liszt Piano Concertos - Daniel Barenboim / Pierre Boulez - Staatskapelle Berlin Self - Pianist Super Hit Similar →
2011 Dudamel: El sonido de los ninos Self Flop Similar →
2011 Daniel Barenboim conducts Mahler: Symphony No. 9 Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
2011 Chopin: The Warsaw Recital - Daniel Barenboim Soloist Super Hit Similar →
2011 Barenboim dirige Concierto por Europa Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
2010 Europakonzert 2010 from Oxford Conductor Flop Similar →
2010 Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 Self - Conductor Average Similar →
2009 New Year's Concert 2009 Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 Waltraud Meier: I follow a voice within me Self Flop Similar →
2007 Tatort Oper - Wie Filmemacher Oper machen Self Flop Similar →
2007 Barenboim on Beethoven - The Complete Piano Sonatas Live from Berlin Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Daniel Barenboim: Beethoven - Piano Concertos 1-5 Self Hit Similar →
2006 Out of Place: Memories of Edward Said Self Average Similar →
2006 Europakonzert 2006 from Prague Conductor Flop Similar →
2005 Knowledge Is the Beginning Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 We Want the Light Self Flop Similar →
2004 Europakonzert 2004 from Athens Pianist Flop Similar →
2003 Beethoven - Choral Fantasy and Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello & Piano Self (pianist and conductor) Flop Similar →
1999 The Art of Piano - Great Pianists of 20th Century Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 Europakonzert 1997 from Versailles Conductor Flop Similar →
1996 The Transformation of the World Into Music Self Super Hit Similar →
1996 Patrice Chéreau, Pascal Greggory, une autre solitude Self(Conductor of 'Don Giovanni') Super Hit Similar →
1995 Tristan und Isolde Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Greatest Love and the Greatest Sorrow Self Flop Similar →
1994 Europakonzert 1994 from Meiningen Pianist Flop Similar →
1994 European Concert 1994 Self - Pianist Flop Similar →
1992 Europakonzert 1992 from Madrid Conductor Flop Similar →
1991 Daniel Barenboim, Sir Georg Solti, András Schiff - Mozart concertos for 2 & 3 pianos Self Flop Similar →
1981 Berlioz, Te Deum Self - conductor Flop Similar →
1970 The Trout Self - Pianist Flop Similar →
1970 The Ghost Pianist Flop Similar →
N/A 贝多芬钢琴奏鸣曲全集 1983-1984 指挥 Flop Similar →

Daniel Barenboim - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel Barenboim?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Barenboim is "Patrice Chéreau, Pascal Greggory, une autre solitude" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Daniel Barenboim acted in?

Daniel Barenboim has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daniel Barenboim?

Other notable films include "Barenboim on Beethoven - The Complete Piano Sonatas Live from Berlin", "Beethoven: The Complete Piano Sonatas", and "The Art of Piano - Great Pianists of 20th Century".

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