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Friedrich Gnaß

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
38Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 13, 1892
Birth Place: Bochum, Germany

About Friedrich Gnaß

Friedrich Gnaß (13 November 1892 – 8 May 1958) was a German film actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Friedrich Gnaß Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Friedrich Gnaß reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Friedrich Gnaß'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 M, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Friedrich Gnaß Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Friedrich Gnaß's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
M (1931) movie poster
★8.1

M: In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert, a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Ber

M

1931•Drama
★7.5
Rasputin, Demon of the Women (1932) movie poster
★7.5

Rasputin, Demon of the Women: The demonic Rasputin is poisoned but survives to continue seducing in evil ways, in this historical thriller.

Rasputin, Demon of the Women

1932•Drama
★7.0
Wer seine Frau lieb hat (1955) movie poster
★7.0

Wer seine Frau lieb hat: The Berlin Volkseigene Betrieb (VEB) Komet is planning a company outing. Willi Redlich, member of the party committee, v

Wer seine Frau lieb hat

1955•Comedy
★7.0
Comradeship (1931) movie poster
★7.0

Comradeship: At a mine on the shared edge of France and Germany, an underground explosion leads to the entrapment of a group of Frenc

Comradeship

1931•Drama
★6.7
Raid in St. Pauli (1932) movie poster
★6.7

Raid in St. Pauli: Illustrates both the powerlessness of the ordinary worker as well as an intimate portrait of the joys and sorrows of a s

Raid in St. Pauli

1932•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Friedrich Gnaß has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1958 Escape from Sahara - Flop Similar →
1957 Gejagt bis zum Morgen Vater Baumann Flop Similar →
1957 Die Schönste - Flop Similar →
1957 Der Fackelträger - Flop Similar →
1957 The Track in the Night old Grabbert Flop Similar →
1957 Katzgraben Herr Kleinschmidt Flop Similar →
1957 Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder Bauer Flop Similar →
1955 Once is Never Hunzele Flop Similar →
1955 Wer seine Frau lieb hat Dörr Hit Similar →
1954 The Beacon Alter Mann mit Prothese Average Similar →
1954 Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class Hauswirt Flop Similar →
1953 The Story of Little Mook Stadtwächter Hit Similar →
1953 Anna Susanna - Flop Similar →
1952 Destinies of Women - Flop Similar →
1952 Schatten über den Inseln - Flop Similar →
1952 The Condemned Village Bauer Scheffler Flop Similar →
1952 Story of a Young Couple Hotelportier Flop Similar →
1951 The Kaiser's Lackey Napoleon Fischer Hit Similar →
1949 Our Daily Bread Fabrikarbeiter Flop Similar →
1949 The Beaver Coat Julius Wolff Average Similar →
1949 Girls in Gingham - Hit Similar →
1938 Kautschuk Antonio, ein Vaquero Flop Similar →
1938 Nordlicht Lappen-Nils Flop Similar →
1938 Capriccio Erster Hahnenkämpfer Flop Similar →
1935 Blood Brothers - Flop Similar →
1934 Love and Alarum Prisoner Flop Similar →
1933 Der Stern von Valencia Diego Flop Similar →
1933 Dawn Juraczik Flop Similar →
1932 F.P.1 Doesn't Answer Funker auf der Lennatzwerk Average Similar →
1932 I by Day, You by Night Helmut Hit Similar →
1932 Raid in St. Pauli Matrosen Karl Hit Similar →
1932 Rasputin, Demon of the Women Derewenko Super Hit Similar →
1931 Comradeship - Hit Similar →
1931 M Franz Super Hit Similar →
1931 Fra Diavolo - Flop Similar →
1930 Troika - Flop Similar →
1929 Mother Krause's Journey to Happiness Max Hit Similar →
1929 Harbour Drift - Hit Similar →

Friedrich Gnaß - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Friedrich Gnaß?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Friedrich Gnaß is "M" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Friedrich Gnaß acted in?

Friedrich Gnaß has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Friedrich Gnaß?

Other notable films include "Rasputin, Demon of the Women", "Wer seine Frau lieb hat", and "Comradeship".

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