Friedhelm Ptok

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

47Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 7, 1933

Birth Place: Hamburg, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Friedhelm Ptok reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Friedhelm Ptok'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Friedhelm Ptok remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Er, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Friedhelm Ptok Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Friedhelm Ptok's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

★8.1

Er —

Er

1983•Drama

★7.0

Der Prag-Krimi - Der kalte Tod —

Der Prag-Krimi - Der kalte Tod

2018•Crime

★7.0

A Summer in the Vltava (2020) movie poster

★7.0

A Summer in the Vltava — After initially turning down an assignment to investigate whether a child is taken care of by her father, as children ar

A Summer in the Vltava

2020•Drama

★6.8

Delphinsommer —

Delphinsommer

2004

★6.5

Thorium, the Far Side of Nuclear Power (2016) movie poster

★6.5

Thorium, the Far Side of Nuclear Power — Ever heard of the Thorium molten salt reactor? That's hardly surprising, as for 70 years, it has been inexplicably kept

Thorium, the Far Side of Nuclear Power

2016•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Friedhelm Ptok.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2020	A Summer in the Vltava	Herr Krolosch	Hit	Similar →
2018	Der Prag-Krimi - Der kalte Tod	Cord Freiberg	Hit	Similar →
2018	Über das Ende hinaus	Walter Vogel	Flop	Similar →
2016	Thorium, the Far Side of Nuclear Power	Redner	Hit	Similar →
2015	Morpheus	alter Mann	Flop	Similar →
2014	Mein Lover, sein Vater und ich	-	Average	Similar →
2014	Aussichten	Heinrich	Flop	Similar →
2012	Ich bin eine Terroristin	Karl Marx	Flop	Similar →
2011	Bei manchen Männern hilft nur Voodoo	Alois Klamm	Flop	Similar →
2010	Riss	Pensioner	Flop	Similar →
2009	A Houseboat to Fall in Love	Gerhardt Weigoldt	Average	Similar →
2004	Delphinsommer	Gemeindevorsteher	Hit	Similar →
2001	1000 Meilen für die Liebe	Prof. Konrad Schröder	Flop	Similar →
1999	Todesengel	Dr.Herzog	Flop	Similar →
1997	Zwischen den Feuern	Karlo	Flop	Similar →
1997	Hollister	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	Ausweglos	Butjan	Flop	Similar →
1994	Der Nachlaß	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Happy End durch drei	Claus	Flop	Similar →
1983	Er	(voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
1982	Der kleine Bruder	Harry	Flop	Similar →
1982	Flucht aus London	France	Flop	Similar →
1981	The Yellow Star: The Persecution of the Jews in Europe - 1933-1945	Sprecher	Average	Similar →
1981	Der Poltergeist	Herr Blaschke	Flop	Similar →
1980	Put on Ice	Sokolowski	Average	Similar →
1979	Vor Sonnenaufgang	Dr. Schimmelpfennig	Flop	Similar →
1978	Der Pfingstausflug	Wolfgang	Average	Similar →
1978	Niemandsland	Foster	Flop	Similar →
1978	Mittags auf dem Roten Platz	Regie-Assistent	Flop	Similar →
1974	Ermittlungen gegen Unbekannt	Rechtsanwalt Gründler	Flop	Similar →
1973	Artur, Peter und der Eskimo	Harry	Flop	Similar →
1972	A Free Woman	Hans-Helmut Junker	Average	Similar →
1971	F.M.D. - Psychogramm eines Spielers	Baron A. E. Wrangel	Flop	Similar →
1970	Clavigo	Beaumarchais	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Morgen war Krieg	Wolfgang	Flop	Similar →
1969	Abschied von Olga	Rudolf	Flop	Similar →
1968	Die schwarze Sonne	Hans	Flop	Similar →
1968	Ein Schweigen vom Himmel	Winfried	Flop	Similar →
1967	Dieser Platonow	Sergej	Flop	Similar →
1967	König Ödipus	Diener	Flop	Similar →
1967	Ein Mädchenleben für Wind	Der tote Soldat	Flop	Similar →
1967	Bäume sterben aufrecht	Felix	Flop	Similar →
1966	Magdalena	Benno Köckenberger	Flop	Similar →
1966	Elektra	Orestes	Flop	Similar →
1966	Das Tempelchen	Jerome	Flop	Similar →
1965	Held Henry	Held Henry	Flop	Similar →
1964	Der Spaßvogel	Wachtmeister	Flop	Similar →

Friedhelm Ptok - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Friedhelm Ptok?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Friedhelm Ptok is "Er" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Friedhelm Ptok acted in?

Friedhelm Ptok has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Friedhelm Ptok?

Other notable films include "Der Prag-Krimi - Der kalte Tod", "A Summer in the Vltava", and "Delphinsommer".