Hans-Joachim Heist - Actor Profile

Hans-Joachim Heist

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
27Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 11, 1949
Birth Place: Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hans-Joachim Heist reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Hans-Joachim Heist's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hans-Joachim Heist remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in John Rabe, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hans-Joachim Heist Movies Ranked

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

★7.1
John Rabe (2009) movie poster
★7.1

John Rabe: A true-story account of a German businessman who saved more than 200,000 Chinese during the Nanjing massacre in 1937-38.

John Rabe

2009•Drama
★7.0
Paul Is Dead (2000) movie poster
★7.0

Paul Is Dead: A youth discovers Paul McCartney died and the public had never been informed of this fact.

Paul Is Dead

2000
★6.5
A Quiet Life (2010) movie poster
★6.5

A Quiet Life: The story of a man who murdered thirty-two people, gained power, and then got afraid because too many people wanted to k

A Quiet Life

2010•Drama
★6.3
If It Don't Fit, Use a Bigger Hammer (2002) movie poster
★6.3

If It Don't Fit, Use a Bigger Hammer: Frustrated with their lazy new intern, a trio of offbeat builders decide to teach him a lesson with a series of escalati

If It Don't Fit, Use a Bigger Hammer

2002•Comedy
★6.0
Alles was recht ist - Sein oder Nichtsein (2011) movie poster
★6.0

Alles was recht ist - Sein oder Nichtsein: Ex-judge Lena Kalbach has to represent a Catholic priest, of all people, in her first appearance as a lawyer. The priest

Alles was recht ist - Sein oder Nichtsein

2011•TV Movie

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hans-Joachim Heist.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Dornröschen und der Fluch der siebten Fee Johan Average Similar →
2023 Die Show der Shows Self Flop Similar →
2019 Verliebt auf Island Gerhardt Kresters Average Similar →
2017 Gernot Hassknecht: Jetzt wird’s persönlich! Gernot Hassknecht Flop Similar →
2017 Lovin' Amsterdam Herbert Baumann Average Similar →
2015 Noch'n Gedicht Heinz Erhardt Flop Similar →
2015 Zwei Esel auf Sardinien Mountainbiker Flop Similar →
2014 Kückückskind Sachbearbeiter Borowski Flop Similar →
2012 Sushi in Suhl Wolfgang Wolf (Journalist) Average Similar →
2011 Alles was recht ist - Sein oder Nichtsein Amtsbote Average Similar →
2010 A Quiet Life Dr.Lohse Hit Similar →
2009 Der Mann aus der Pfalz Norbert Blüm Flop Similar →
2009 John Rabe Hans Scheel Hit Similar →
2008 The Things Between Us Josef Kranen Flop Similar →
2007 Die Sterneköchin Schlosser Flop Similar →
2005 Liebe hat Vorfahrt Kellermeister Ruppich Average Similar →
2004 Klassentreffen Hermann Pahlen Flop Similar →
2003 Natalie V - Babystrich Ostblock Jürgen Flop Similar →
2002 If It Don't Fit, Use a Bigger Hammer Kurt Möbius Average Similar →
2001 Durch dick und dünn Julians Vater Flop Similar →
2001 Große Liebe wider Willen Arzt Average Similar →
2001 Seven Days in Paradise Gernot Schulze Flop Similar →
2000 Ich beiß zurück Herr Buchmann Flop Similar →
2000 Fandango - Members Only Götz Average Similar →
2000 Paul Is Dead Holzi Hit Similar →
1994 Amok - Flop Similar →
N/A Strike Freddy Flop Similar →

Hans-Joachim Heist - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hans-Joachim Heist?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hans-Joachim Heist is "John Rabe" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Hans-Joachim Heist acted in?

Hans-Joachim Heist has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hans-Joachim Heist?

Other notable films include "Paul Is Dead", "A Quiet Life", and "If It Don't Fit, Use a Bigger Hammer".