Thomas Thieme
ActingAbout Thomas Thieme
Thomas Thieme (born 29 October 1948) is a German actor. He is considered to be a prolific stage actor and also appeared in more than 100 film and television productions since 1973. In his film and television appearances, Thieme often plays powerful but morally dubious characters. He is perhaps best-known internationally for his roles as Martin Bormann in Downfall (2004) and as Communist minister Bruno Hempf in the Oscar-winning The Lives of Others, for which he was compared to Sydney Greenstreet by Roger Ebert in his review. He played former Bayern Munich boss Uli Hoeneß, who had to spent time in jail for tax evasion, in the 2015 television film Der Patriarch. He had a recurring role in the successful series Babylon Berlin as the police chief Karl Zörgiebel.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Thomas Thieme 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 Thomas Thieme'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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Thomas Thieme remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Robin Hood, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Thomas Thieme Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Thomas Thieme's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Thomas Thieme.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dahlmanns letzte Bescherung | Alfons Dahlmann | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Max and the Senior Squad | Horst Dobberkau | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | LasVegas | Hermann von Lossberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Kaiserspiel | Otto von Bismarck | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | An seiner Seite | Martin Scherer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Audition | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Blame Game | Hubert | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Die Affäre Borgward | Carl F. W. Borgward | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Rübezahls Schatz | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Nameless Day | Jakob Franck | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Old Agent Men | Locke | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Chamisso’s Shadow | Captain James Cook (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Im Zweifel | Theo Schwarzberg | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Look Who's Back | Kärrner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Uli Hoeneß - Der Patriarch | Uli Hoeneß | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Die Eisläuferin | Dieter Kahnitz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Der weisse Äthiopier | Rechtsanwalt Dr. Weilandt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Heart of Stone | Holländer Michel | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The King's Surrender | Harthmann | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Besondere Schwere der Schuld | Heinz Braun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Lucky Child | Herr Wenzel | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Striving for Freedom | Prinz Carl von Kronach | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Das letzte Wort | Bischof Lorenz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Robin Hood | Rainer van Kampen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | George | Paul Wegener | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ein weites Herz | Schadeck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Berlin File | Sigmund | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Rommel | Günther von Kluge | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hotel Lux | Georgi Dimitroff | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Bastard | Decker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | If Not Us, Who? | Will Vesper | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Lessons of a Dream | Dr. Roman Bosch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aghet | Walter Rößler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Liebling, weck die Hühner auf | Gerd Jänicke | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Door | Siggi Butschma | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Beloved Berlin Wall | Stasi-Major Kutzner | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Murder on Amrum | Heinz Koops | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Berlin '36 | Hans von Tschammer und Osten | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | I've Never Been Happier | Schlickenrieder 2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Baader Meinhof Complex | Richter Dr. Prinzing | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Vertraute Angst | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Die Katze | Hans Dunke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Duel at Night | Ludwig Wellingsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Hunt for Troy | Kaiser Wilhelm I. | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Lives of Others | Bruno Hempf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Downfall | Martin Bormann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Family Jewels | Hans Schwarz | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Taking Sides | Reichsminister | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Bangkok - Ein Mädchen verschwindet | Lohmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Fette Welt | Gustl | Average | Similar → |
Thomas Thieme - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Thomas Thieme?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thomas Thieme is "Robin Hood" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Thomas Thieme acted in?
Thomas Thieme has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Thomas Thieme?
Other notable films include "Ein weites Herz", "Aghet", and "The Lives of Others".