Frederick Valk
ActingAbout Frederick Valk
Frederick Valk was a German-born Jewish stage and screen actor of Czech Jewish descent who fled to the United Kingdom in the late 1930s to escape Nazi persecution, and subsequently became a naturalised British citizen.
Frederick Valk Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frederick Valk reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Frederick Valk's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 27% of Frederick Valk'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 A Matter of Life and Death, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frederick Valk Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frederick Valk's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frederick Valk has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Zarak | Haji Khan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Wicked as They Come | Mr. Reisner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Secret Venture | Otto Weber | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | I Am a Camera | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Magic Fire | Minister von Moll | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Colditz Story | Kommandant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | What Price Freedom | Commissar Krause | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Albert R.N. | Camp Kommandant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Flanagan Boy | Giuseppe Vecchi | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Never Let Me Go | Kuragin | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ho scelto l'amore | il sacerdote del convento | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Top Secret | Rakov | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Maurice Guttenburg | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Outcast of the Islands | Hudig | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Dear Mr. Prohack | Dr. Viega | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Saraband for Dead Lovers | The Elector Ernest Augustus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Mrs. Fitzherbert | King George III | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Matter of Life and Death | RAF Chaplain (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Man: One Family | Saul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Frenzy | Dr. Ivan Krasner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Dead of Night | Dr. Van Straaten (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Ventriloquist's Dummy") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hotel Reserve | Emil Schimler, alias Paul Heimberger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Rock | Dr. Kurtz | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Young Mr. Pitt | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Patient Vanishes | Dr. Moger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dangerous Moonlight | Polish Bomber Commander | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Gasbags | Sturmfuehrer | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Neutral Port | Captain Traumer | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Night Train to Munich | Gestapo Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Traitor Spy | German Ambassador | Flop | Similar → |
Frederick Valk - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frederick Valk?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frederick Valk is "A Matter of Life and Death" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Frederick Valk acted in?
Frederick Valk has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frederick Valk?
Other notable films include "Ho scelto l'amore", "Night Train to Munich", and "Dead of Night".