Gerd Staiger - Actor Profile

Gerd Staiger

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
25Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 30, 1930
Birth Place: Germany

Gerd Staiger Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gerd Staiger reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of Gerd Staiger'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 Ernst Thälmann, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gerd Staiger Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gerd Staiger's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Ernst Thälmann (1986) movie poster
★8.0

Ernst Thälmann: This elaborate two-part television film features a section from the life of communist worker leader Ernst Thälmann. It b

Ernst Thälmann

1986•Drama
★8.0
A Snowman for Africa (1977) movie poster
★8.0

A Snowman for Africa: The little African girl Asina is eagerly waiting for her new friend Karli. Karli is a young sailor from Rostock who has

A Snowman for Africa

1977•Comedy
★6.8
Liberation: The Battle of Berlin (1971) movie poster
★6.8

Liberation: The Battle of Berlin: In this the fourth episode, “Battle of Berlin,” the Soviets start their assault on Berlin, and Stalin negotiates with th

Liberation: The Battle of Berlin

1971•War
★5.6
White Wolves (1969) movie poster
★5.6

White Wolves: Farsighted Falcon, chief of the Lakota, seeks refuge in the Black Hills with his wife Blue Hair and two warriors, sole s

White Wolves

1969•Drama
★5.1
Moritz in der Litfaßsäule (1983) movie poster
★5.1

Moritz in der Litfaßsäule: No one has any time for Moritz. And at school, things are not exactly the greatest either. Moritz runs away and moves in

Moritz in der Litfaßsäule

1983•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Gerd Staiger has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1995 While All Germans Sleep - Flop Similar →
1990 Albert Einstein - Flop Similar →
1989 Ich, Thomas Müntzer, Sichel Gottes - Flop Similar →
1987 Liane Regisseur Flop Similar →
1987 The Solo Sailor - Flop Similar →
1986 Das wirkliche Blau - Flop Similar →
1986 Je t'aime, chérie - Flop Similar →
1986 Ernst Thälmann - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Moritz in der Litfaßsäule Direktor Flop Similar →
1983 Olle Henry - Flop Similar →
1982 Bahnwärter Thiel - Flop Similar →
1981 Asta, mein Engelchen Oberkellner Flop Similar →
1981 Our Short Life - Flop Similar →
1979 Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell - Flop Similar →
1977 A Snowman for Africa Pilot Super Hit Similar →
1976 Concert for Frying Pan and Orchestra - Flop Similar →
1973 Zement - Flop Similar →
1971 Liberation: The Battle of Berlin Willy Hit Similar →
1971 Optimistische Tragödie - Flop Similar →
1969 Androcles and the Lion - Flop Similar →
1969 White Wolves Zweiter Bandit Average Similar →
1968 Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle - Flop Similar →
1968 Tod im Preis inbegriffen - Flop Similar →
1967 Diálogo - Flop Similar →
1966 La muerte del tío - Flop Similar →

Gerd Staiger - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gerd Staiger?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gerd Staiger is "Ernst Thälmann" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Gerd Staiger acted in?

Gerd Staiger has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gerd Staiger?

Other notable films include "A Snowman for Africa", "Liberation: The Battle of Berlin", and "White Wolves".

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