Gregor Gysi - Actor Profile

Gregor Gysi

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
18Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 16, 1948
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

Gregor Gysi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gregor Gysi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Gregor Gysi'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 Wagenknecht, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gregor Gysi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gregor Gysi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Wagenknecht (2020) movie poster
★8.5

Wagenknecht: Left-wing politician Sahra Wagenknecht’s working day is marked by applause and admiration but also doubts and intrigues.

Wagenknecht

2020•Documentary
★8.0
trustWHO (2018) movie poster
★8.0

trustWHO: Is the WHO sick? The filmmaker and mother Lilian Franck reveals clandestine influences by the tobacco, pharmaceutical an

trustWHO

2018•Documentary
★8.0
Friedrich Engels - Der Unterschätzte (2020) movie poster
★8.0

Friedrich Engels - Der Unterschätzte: Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx formed one of the most famous duos in world history. In contrast to Marx, however, Engels

Friedrich Engels - Der Unterschätzte

2020•Documentary
★7.0
Die Ära Merkel - Gesichter einer Kanzlerin (2021) movie poster
★7.0

Die Ära Merkel - Gesichter einer Kanzlerin: On October 10, 2005, Angela Merkel becomes German Chancellor. After 16 years, she now wants to clear the field. We take

Die Ära Merkel - Gesichter einer Kanzlerin

2021•Documentary
★6.0
DDR - die entsorgte Republik (2019) movie poster
★6.0

DDR - die entsorgte Republik:

DDR - die entsorgte Republik

2019•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Gregor Gysi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Russland, Putin und wir Ostdeutsche - Flop Similar →
2022 Lebenslänglich Politik: Der ewige Schäuble Self Flop Similar →
2022 Hier kommt Kurt! Self Flop Similar →
2021 Die Ära Merkel - Gesichter einer Kanzlerin Self Hit Similar →
2020 Friedrich Engels - Der Unterschätzte Self - Interviewee Super Hit Similar →
2020 Wagenknecht Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 DDR - die entsorgte Republik himself Average Similar →
2019 Harald Juhnke - That's Life Self Flop Similar →
2019 Rosa Luxemburg: Der Preis der Freiheit himself Flop Similar →
2018 trustWHO Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Der Sturz - Honeckers Ende Self Flop Similar →
2011 Die Akte Gysi himself Flop Similar →
2011 Behind The Wall himself Flop Similar →
2009 Peter Eisenman: Building Germany's Holocaust Memorial himself Flop Similar →
2007 Gysi und ich himself Flop Similar →
2005 Neue Wut himself Flop Similar →
2005 Im Rausch der Macht himself Flop Similar →
1992 Honecker - Eine Abrechnung himself Flop Similar →

Gregor Gysi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gregor Gysi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gregor Gysi is "Wagenknecht" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Gregor Gysi acted in?

Gregor Gysi has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gregor Gysi?

Other notable films include "trustWHO", "Friedrich Engels - Der Unterschätzte", and "Die Ära Merkel - Gesichter einer Kanzlerin".

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