Georg H. Schnell - Actor Profile

Georg H. Schnell

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
50Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 11, 1878
Birth Place: Tschifu (now Yantai), China

About Georg H. Schnell

Georg Heinrich Schnell (11 April 1878 – 31 March 1951) was a German actor who remains perhaps best-known for his role as shipowner Harding in Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922). Georg appeared in over one hundred films. He was born in Yantai, China. He died in West Berlin, West Germany. Georg is sometimes credited as G.H. Schnell, Georg Heinrich Schnell, Georg Schnell, and George Snell.

Georg H. Schnell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Georg H. Schnell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of Georg H. Schnell'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 Nosferatu, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Georg H. Schnell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Georg H. Schnell's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Georg H. Schnell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Radiohead X Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror Harding - ein Reeder Average Similar →
N/A ScreenPlaza presents: Nosferatu Harding Flop Similar →
1944 Nora Bankpräsident Flop Similar →
1944 The Punch Bowl Mitglied der Bowlenrunde Hit Similar →
1940 The Rothschilds - Average Similar →
1940 Ein Mann auf Abwegen - Hit Similar →
1939 Die Frau ohne Vergangenheit - Average Similar →
1938 Liebelei und Liebe Direktor der Technischen Hochschule Flop Similar →
1938 Die kleine und die große Liebe Der amerikanische Flugpassagier Flop Similar →
1938 The impossible Mr. Pitt Chiron Flop Similar →
1938 Das Mädchen von gestern Nacht Parker Flop Similar →
1938 Mit versiegelter Order Resa Khan Flop Similar →
1937 Ein Volksfeind Ministerialdirektor Prof. Köster Flop Similar →
1937 Der Mustergatte - Average Similar →
1937 Wenn Frauen schweigen Conti Flop Similar →
1937 Seven Slaps Dr. Lorenz Average Similar →
1937 Madame Bovary Marquis de Andervillier Flop Similar →
1936 A Castle in Flanders Regiments-Adjutant Flop Similar →
1936 Hot Blood - Average Similar →
1935 The Valley of Love Herr von Geldern Flop Similar →
1935 The Girl from the Marsh Croft - Hit Similar →
1935 Stradivari - Flop Similar →
1935 Top Sergeant Schwenke - Flop Similar →
1934 Die Reiter von Deutsch-Ostafrika Colonel Black, englischer Generalstabsoffizier Flop Similar →
1934 The Island Hollen Flop Similar →
1934 The Champion of Pontresina I.P. Moore, Bankier Flop Similar →
1934 Police Report Staatsanwalt Flop Similar →
1934 Wilhelm Tell Kaiserlicher Statthalter Flop Similar →
1933 Her Majesty Love - Flop Similar →
1932 Kampf Kurt Harder Flop Similar →
1932 Tannenberg General der Kavallerie Shilinski Flop Similar →
1931 My Wife, the Adventuress - Average Similar →
1931 In the Employ of the Secret Service Nikolajewski Average Similar →
1931 Circus Life 1. Kriminalkommissar Average Similar →
1931 Kaiserliebchen Hauptmann Erlaa Flop Similar →
1930 The Twelfth Hour Hartung Flop Similar →
1930 The Flame of Love Grand Duke Average Similar →
1930 The Road to Dishonour Pawel Flop Similar →
1930 Das Donkosakenlied Fürst Gagarin Flop Similar →
1928 The Old Fritz II Großkanzler Fürst Flop Similar →
1927 Die Achtzehnjährigen - Flop Similar →
1924 Liebet das Leben - Flop Similar →
1922 Die Tochter Napoleons Bertin Flop Similar →
1922 Marie Antoinette - Das Leben einer Königin Lafayette Flop Similar →
1922 Nosferatu Harding Super Hit Similar →
1920 Panic in the House of Ardon - Flop Similar →
1920 Die Tarantel - Flop Similar →
1919 Das Werkzeug des Cosimo Werner Burghoff Flop Similar →
1919 The Arc - Flop Similar →
1919 Der verführte Heilige - Flop Similar →

Georg H. Schnell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Georg H. Schnell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Georg H. Schnell is "Nosferatu" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Georg H. Schnell acted in?

Georg H. Schnell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Georg H. Schnell?

Other notable films include "The Punch Bowl", "The Girl from the Marsh Croft", and "Ein Mann auf Abwegen".

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