Gerhard Dorfer - Actor Profile

Gerhard Dorfer

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
21Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 23, 1939
Birth Place: Vienna, Austria

Gerhard Dorfer Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gerhard Dorfer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Gerhard Dorfer'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 Himmel, Polt und Hölle, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gerhard Dorfer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gerhard Dorfer's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Himmel, Polt und Hölle (2002) movie poster
★9.0

Himmel, Polt und Hölle: Policeman Simon Polt is on cloud nine. He finally has the village teacher Karin in his arms. But soon he's forced to loo

Himmel, Polt und Hölle

2002•Comedy
★9.0
Polt muss weinen (2001) movie poster
★9.0

Polt muss weinen: Real estate speculator Albert Hahn is found dead in his cellar. He died of fermentation gas poisoning. The doctor in cha

Polt muss weinen

2001•Crime
★8.5
Blumen für Polt (2001) movie poster
★8.5

Blumen für Polt: Gendarmerie inspector Simon Polt in the Weinviertel region finds it too much of a coincidence when crook Riebel is kille

Blumen für Polt

2001•Crime
★7.0
Der Einstand (1977) movie poster
★7.0

Der Einstand: A young ex-convict returns to his home village. But he soon realizes that nothing is the same for him as before.

Der Einstand

1977•Drama
★6.5
Death of the Flea Circus Director (1975) movie poster
★6.5

Death of the Flea Circus Director: With the help of his assistant Anja, Ottocaro Weiss intends to put the plague on stage: circumstances beyond his control

Death of the Flea Circus Director

1975•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Gerhard Dorfer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Alles außer Liebe Nachbar Average Similar →
2008 Ein Paradies für Pferde - Flop Similar →
2005 Zwei Weihnachtshunde Gottliebs 'Therapeut' Flop Similar →
2004 Der Weihnachtshund Sprecher der Kurtfans Flop Similar →
2003 Wedding Shower Dr. Eichhorn Flop Similar →
2002 Himmel, Polt und Hölle Dr.Eichhorn Super Hit Similar →
2001 Blumen für Polt Dr. Eichhorn Super Hit Similar →
2001 Polt muss weinen Dr. Eichhorn Super Hit Similar →
2001 Spiel im Morgengrauen Hauptmann Flop Similar →
1991 Heldenfrühling Flücke Flop Similar →
1989 In Zeiten wie diesen - Flop Similar →
1989 Randevú Budapesten Udvari tanácsos Flop Similar →
1984 Die Försterbuben Teacher Flop Similar →
1983 Gegenlicht Oberinspektor Wihland Flop Similar →
1983 Hirnbrennen Krähenbühler Flop Similar →
1982 Phoenix on the Corner Geschäftsmann Flop Similar →
1980 Glaube, Liebe, Hoffnung Oberinspektor Flop Similar →
1978 Alzire or the New Continent Stadtpräsident Flop Similar →
1977 Der Einstand Georg Hit Similar →
1975 Death of the Flea Circus Director Insurance agent Hit Similar →
1971 Klassenkampf 2.Genosse im Bundeshaus Flop Similar →

Gerhard Dorfer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gerhard Dorfer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gerhard Dorfer is "Himmel, Polt und Hölle" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Gerhard Dorfer acted in?

Gerhard Dorfer has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gerhard Dorfer?

Other notable films include "Polt muss weinen", "Blumen für Polt", and "Der Einstand".

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