Hanns Zischler - Actor Profile

Hanns Zischler

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 18, 1947
Birth Place: Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

About Hanns Zischler

Hanns Zischler (born 18 June 1947) is a German actor most famous in America for his portrayal of Hans in Steven Spielberg's film Munich. According to the Internet Movie Database, Zischler has appeared in 171 movies since 1968. Known in Sweden for his role as Josef Hillman in the second season of the Martin Beck movies, though his voice is dubbed. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hanns Zischler, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

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Hanns Zischler Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hanns Zischler reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Hanns Zischler'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 The Violin Player, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hanns Zischler Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hanns Zischler's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Violin Player (1994) movie poster
★10.0

The Violin Player: This European drama, set in Paris, follows a brilliant musician as he suddenly forsakes his career, to live and love amo

The Violin Player

1994
★10.0
Wenn man sich traut (2000) movie poster
★10.0

Wenn man sich traut:

Wenn man sich traut

2000•Comedy
★10.0
Antonia – Tränen im Paradies (2003) movie poster
★10.0

Antonia – Tränen im Paradies: Antonia lives happily with her aristocratic husband on their Bavarian mansion until a child is abducted and their idyll

Antonia – Tränen im Paradies

2003•Drama
★10.0
My Dear Subject (1989) movie poster
★10.0

My Dear Subject: From birth to death every subject remains intact. Three ages, three women. Daughter, mother, grandmother. Each of them b

My Dear Subject

1989•Drama
★10.0
In der Welt habt ihr Angst (2011) movie poster
★10.0

In der Welt habt ihr Angst: Music student Eva has fallen head over heels in love with musician Jo. They have a burning passion for one another and d

In der Welt habt ihr Angst

2011•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Hanns Zischler has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 John Cranko Walter Erich Schäfer Super Hit Similar →
2024 Leningrad. Stimmen einer belagerten Stadt Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Gefährliche Wahrheit Richard Freydank Hit Similar →
2020 Wim Wenders, Desperado Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Whatever Happens Next Silbermann Hit Similar →
2018 Der große Rudolph Toni Super Hit Similar →
2016 So Broad and Big: The Nature of Otto Modersohn Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Allmen and the Dragonflies Hirt Senior Hit Similar →
2016 Der Bankraub Harald Kühnen Hit Similar →
2014 Clouds of Sils Maria Henryk Wald Hit Similar →
2014 Stations of the Cross Bestatter Hit Similar →
2013 George Max Beckmann Hit Similar →
2012 The Case of Jakob von Metzler Friedrich von Metzler Hit Similar →
2011 Bastard Samuel Schweizer Hit Similar →
2011 In der Welt habt ihr Angst Johannes Baumann Super Hit Similar →
2010 Aghet Leslie Davis Super Hit Similar →
2010 In the Shadows Planer Hit Similar →
2010 Hinter blinden Fenstern Polonius Fischer Super Hit Similar →
2008 Die Frau aus dem Meer Michael Kolberg Hit Similar →
2008 Flame & Citron Gilbert Hit Similar →
2008 Manhunt Klaus Barbie Hit Similar →
2006 Eine Krone für Isabell Archibald Kent Super Hit Similar →
2005 Munich Hans Hit Similar →
2005 Undercover Landsbichler Hit Similar →
2004 The Edukators Vermieter Hit Similar →
2004 Walk on Water Axel's Father Hit Similar →
2003 Antonia – Tränen im Paradies Friedrich Fürstenberg Super Hit Similar →
2002 Beck 16 - The Last Witness Josef Hillman Hit Similar →
2002 Amen. Grawitz Hit Similar →
2001 Der Tanz mit dem Teufel - Die Entführung des Richard Oetker Oetker's Attorney Hit Similar →
2000 Wenn man sich traut Isabell's Vater Super Hit Similar →
1999 Sunshine Baron Margitta Hit Similar →
1998 23 Karls Vater Hit Similar →
1998 Black Sun Narrator Hit Similar →
1996 A Girl Called Rosemarie - Hit Similar →
1994 The Violin Player Michael Super Hit Similar →
1993 Faraway, So Close! Dr. Becker Hit Similar →
1993 The Cement Garden Father Hit Similar →
1993 Germany Year 90 Nine Zero Count Zelten Hit Similar →
1990 Europa Europa Captain von Lerenau Hit Similar →
1989 The French Revolution Goethe Super Hit Similar →
1989 Francesco Pope Innocent III Hit Similar →
1989 My Dear Subject Hans Super Hit Similar →
1988 The French as Seen by… (Segment "Le Français entendu par Jean-Luc Godard") Hit Similar →
1983 Closed Circuit Melo Hit Similar →
1981 Malevil le vétérinaire Hit Similar →
1980 Berlin Chamissoplatz Martin Hit Similar →
1978 The Meetings of Anna Hans Hit Similar →
1978 The Left-Handed Woman - Hit Similar →
1976 Kings of the Road Robert Lander Hit Similar →

Hanns Zischler - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hanns Zischler?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hanns Zischler is "The Violin Player" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hanns Zischler acted in?

Hanns Zischler has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hanns Zischler?

Other notable films include "Wenn man sich traut", "Antonia – Tränen im Paradies", and "My Dear Subject".

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