Hans Hessling - Actor Profile

Hans Hessling

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
22Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 22, 1903
Birth Place: Hamburg, Germany

Hans Hessling Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hans Hessling reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Hans Hessling'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 Max der Taschendieb, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hans Hessling Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hans Hessling's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Max der Taschendieb (1962) movie poster
★7.8

Max der Taschendieb: Max, a small time pick-pocket, has nothing to do with the ‘big’ crimes. But then he must find the murderer of Fred, his

Max der Taschendieb

1962•Comedy
★7.0
Buddenbrooks - 2. Teil (1959) movie poster
★7.0

Buddenbrooks - 2. Teil: Second part of two of the saga of the troubled Buddenbrook family and their business in 19th century Germany.

Buddenbrooks - 2. Teil

1959•Drama
★6.5
The Last Pedestrian (1960) movie poster
★6.5

The Last Pedestrian: Heinz Erhardt wanders through the Black Forest as a photographer for a magazine. On the train he meets a young girl who

The Last Pedestrian

1960•Comedy
★6.2
The Heart of a Queen (1940) movie poster
★6.2

The Heart of a Queen: As the title "The Queen's Heart" suggests, this early German black and white version of Mary Queen of Scott's eventful r

The Heart of a Queen

1940•Drama
★6.2
The Last Witness (1960) movie poster
★6.2

The Last Witness: Director Wolfgang Staudte who left East Germany in 1953 to make movies in West Germany, takes a few swipes at the West G

The Last Witness

1960•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Hans Hessling has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 Ein Zug nach Manhattan Rosen Flop Similar →
1972 Happy End oder Wie ein kleines Heilsarmeemädchen Chicagos größte Verbrecher in die Arme der Gesellschaft zurückführte Major Flop Similar →
1971 Nurses for Sale Polizeipräsident Herculano (voice) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1971 Das Freudenhaus Chess Player Flop Similar →
1965 Die chinesische Mauer Ceremonial Master Da Hing Yen Flop Similar →
1965 Ninotschka Bibinski Average Similar →
1962 Die Soldaten Herr Wesener Flop Similar →
1962 The 42nd Heaven Fritz Krümel Flop Similar →
1962 Max der Taschendieb Arthur Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Last Witness Vorsitzender des Schwurgerichts Average Similar →
1960 Sacred Waters Bälzi Average Similar →
1960 The Last Pedestrian Chefredakteur Kleinert Hit Similar →
1959 Buddenbrooks - 2. Teil Zahnarzt Brecht Hit Similar →
1958 Die Bürger von Calais Jean de Vienne Flop Similar →
1958 Port of Desire - Flop Similar →
1955 Alibi - Average Similar →
1953 Have Sunshine in Your Heart Mr. Knäbich Average Similar →
1951 Corinna Schmidt - Flop Similar →
1941 The Brave Little Tailor Schneiderlein Average Similar →
1940 The Heart of a Queen - Average Similar →
1938 Andalusische Nächte Triqui Flop Similar →
1935 Joan of Arc - Flop Similar →

Hans Hessling - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hans Hessling?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hans Hessling is "Max der Taschendieb" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Hans Hessling acted in?

Hans Hessling has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hans Hessling?

Other notable films include "Buddenbrooks - 2. Teil", "The Last Pedestrian", and "The Heart of a Queen".

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