Frank Ripploh - Actor Profile

Frank Ripploh

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
10Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 2, 1949
Birth Place: Rheine, Germany

About Frank Ripploh

Frank Ripploh (September 2, 1949 – June 24, 2002) was a German actor, film director, and writer. He is best known his 1980 film Taxi zum Klo.

Known For: Acting

Frank Ripploh Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Frank Ripploh reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Frank Ripploh's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 10% of Frank Ripploh'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 Querelle, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Frank Ripploh Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Frank Ripploh's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6
Querelle (1982) movie poster
★6.6

Querelle: A handsome Belgian sailor on shore leave in the port of Brest, who is also a drug smuggler and murderer, embarks upon a

Querelle

1982•Drama
★6.2
Taxi zum Klo (1981) movie poster
★6.2

Taxi zum Klo: Frank, a gay school teacher, has a very active sex life and an interest in making films. One evening, he meets Bernd and

Taxi zum Klo

1981•Romance
★6.0
Macumba (1982) movie poster
★6.0

Macumba: Max Taurus, a sort of amateur detective, pursues the traces of general omni-present crime back to a partially demolished

Macumba

1982•Drama
★6.0
Taxi to Cairo (1987) movie poster
★6.0

Taxi to Cairo: Frank and his S&M partner are surprised by Frank's harridan mother when she walks in on the pair in an amorous clinch. F

Taxi to Cairo

1987•Comedy
★5.5
Miko: From the Gutter to the Stars (1986) movie poster
★5.5

Miko: From the Gutter to the Stars: Together with her bisexual friend and manager Stefan, singer Miko is working on a great career that has so far failed to

Miko: From the Gutter to the Stars

1986•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Frank Ripploh has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 Taxi to Cairo Frank Average Similar →
1986 Miko: From the Gutter to the Stars Stefan Achenbach Average Similar →
1982 Querelle Drunk legionnaire Hit Similar →
1982 Kamikaze '89 Gangster Flop Similar →
1982 Macumba Tannenzauber Average Similar →
1981 Taxi zum Klo Frank Ripploh Average Similar →
1979 Exekution: A Study of Mary - Flop Similar →
1978 Madame X – An Absolute Ruler Besatzung der Luxusjacht Flop Similar →
1975 The Enchantment of the Blue Sailors Die griechische Gott-Tunte Flop Similar →
1974 Axel von Auersperg Abbess Flop Similar →

Frank Ripploh - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Frank Ripploh?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Ripploh is "Querelle" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Frank Ripploh acted in?

Frank Ripploh has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Frank Ripploh?

Other notable films include "Taxi zum Klo", "Macumba", and "Taxi to Cairo".

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