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Heinz-Dieter Knaup

Acting
Freshness: Jan 31, 2026
36Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 6, 1929
Birth Place: Aschaffenburg, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Heinz-Dieter Knaup reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Heinz-Dieter Knaup's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Heinz-Dieter Knaup remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bear Ye One Another's Burden..., which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Heinz-Dieter Knaup Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Heinz-Dieter Knaup's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Bear Ye One Another's Burden... (1988) movie poster
★8.5

Bear Ye One Another's Burden...: At the beginning of the 50s, two extremely disparate men meet in a private sanatorium for consumptives: an officer in th

Bear Ye One Another's Burden...

1988•Drama
★8.0
Ernst Thälmann (1986) movie poster
★8.0

Ernst Thälmann: This elaborate two-part television film features a section from the life of communist worker leader Ernst Thälmann. It b

Ernst Thälmann

1986•Drama
★8.0
Vera – The Hard Way to Enlightenment (1989) movie poster
★8.0

Vera – The Hard Way to Enlightenment: The story of Vera Lenz, a young and very attractive woman who is the daughter of a pastor and comes from a small coastal

Vera – The Hard Way to Enlightenment

1989•Drama
★7.0
Five Days, Five Nights (1961) movie poster
★7.0

Five Days, Five Nights: Five Days, Five Nights (Fünf Tage, Fünf Nächte) takes place in Dresden in the immediate aftermath of the Second World Wa

Five Days, Five Nights

1961•War
★6.6
Boundaries of Time - Caspar David Friedrich (1986) movie poster
★6.6

Boundaries of Time - Caspar David Friedrich: A study of German 19th Century Romantic art through the writings and paintings of Carl David Friedrich and his fellow ar

Boundaries of Time - Caspar David Friedrich

1986•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Heinz-Dieter Knaup.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 Todesengel Dr.Bender Flop Similar →
1997 Der Kindermord Richter Flop Similar →
1993 Dusk: 1950s East Berlin Bohemia - Flop Similar →
1991 Jugend ohne Gott - Average Similar →
1990 Väter der tausend Sonnen Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1989 Max Hölz – Der rote Rebell Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1989 Ruppiner Schweiz - Am Ende eines Sommers Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1989 Späte Ankunft - Flop Similar →
1989 Vera – The Hard Way to Enlightenment Oberst von Wedel Super Hit Similar →
1989 The Break Escheritz Flop Similar →
1988 Bear Ye One Another's Burden... Dr. Stülpmann Super Hit Similar →
1986 Boundaries of Time - Caspar David Friedrich Professor von Vogelstein Hit Similar →
1986 Ernst Thälmann - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Die Heiratsannonce Jean Rivet Flop Similar →
1985 Variete Georg Zelter Flop Similar →
1983 Zauber um Zinnober Minister Average Similar →
1979 Verlobung in Hullerbusch Dr.Pfaff Flop Similar →
1979 Herr Puntila und sein Knecht Matti Richter Flop Similar →
1979 Addio, piccola mia Gerichtspräsident Flop Similar →
1978 Das Leben des Galileo Galilei - Flop Similar →
1977 Happy End Paul Nakamara Flop Similar →
1976 The Sorrows of Young Werther Amtmann Flop Similar →
1975 Der erste Tag der Freiheit Anselm Flop Similar →
1975 Lotte in Weimar - Flop Similar →
1972 Ein Mann, der sterben muß Cromwell Flop Similar →
1970 Hey You! Horst Bach Average Similar →
1969 Verschwörung - Flop Similar →
1968 Baron Münchhausens Tochter - Flop Similar →
1968 Farewell - Average Similar →
1966 Die Tage der Commune Ranvier Flop Similar →
1963 Julia lebt Bob Hasslinger Flop Similar →
1963 Fog Unterinspektor Stone Flop Similar →
1962 Wenn Du zu mir hältst Fred Lenka Flop Similar →
1961 Five Days, Five Nights Paul Naumann Hit Similar →
1959 Ware für Katalonien Leutnant Hasselbach Flop Similar →
1959 Wenn die Nacht kein Ende nimmt - Flop Similar →

Heinz-Dieter Knaup - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Heinz-Dieter Knaup?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heinz-Dieter Knaup is "Bear Ye One Another's Burden..." with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Heinz-Dieter Knaup acted in?

Heinz-Dieter Knaup has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Heinz-Dieter Knaup?

Other notable films include "Ernst Thälmann", "Vera – The Hard Way to Enlightenment", and "Five Days, Five Nights".