Helmut Berger
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Helmut Berger (born Helmut Steinberger, 29 May 1944 - 18 May 2023) was an Austrian-born German film and television actor. He was most famous for his work with Luchino Visconti, particularly in his performance as King Ludwig II of Bavaria in Ludwig, for which he received a special David di Donatello award. He appeared primarily in European cinema, but also acted in films such as The Godfather Part III and Iron Cross. Description above from the Wikipedia article Helmut Berger, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Helmut Berger reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Helmut Berger'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Helmut Berger remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Helmut Berger - Mein Leben, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Helmut Berger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Helmut Berger's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Helmut Berger.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Garden That Doesn't Exist | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Portae Infernales | Professor Schneider | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Liberté | Duke of Walchen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fascism on a Thread: The Strange Story of Nazisploitation Cinema | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Helmut Berger, My Mother and Me | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Timeless | Professor Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fifty Shades of Erotica | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Saint Laurent | Yves Saint Laurent in 1989 | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Luchino Visconti: The Quest for the Impossible | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Devil's Violinist | Lord Burghersh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Murder Sisters | Dr. Schleier | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Iron Cross | Shrager / Vogler | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Initiation | Gustav Tritzinsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection | Self (video 'Erotica') (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Romy Schneider: A Woman in Three Notes | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Helmut Berger - Mein Leben | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Honey Baby | Karl / Hades | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The 120 Days of Bottrop | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Last Cut | Gabo Rey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | L'Affaire Dreyfus | Schwartzkoppen | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ludwig 1881 | Ludwig II | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Frederick Keinszig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Act of Revenge | Dr. Carlo Martora | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Faceless | Dr. Frank Flamand | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Skipper | Hans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Code Name: Emerald | Ernst Ritter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Great Transport | Pukovnik Glassendorf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Femmes | Helmut | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Deadly Game | Boris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | My Wife is a Witch | Asmodeo | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Fatal Fix | Marco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Biggest Battle | Lt. Kurt Zimmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Mad Dog Killer | Nanni Vitali | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Victory at Entebbe | Wilfried Böse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Salon Kitty | Helmut Wallenberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Romantic Englishwoman | Thomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Order to Kill | Clyde Hart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Conversation Piece | Konrad Huebel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ash Wednesday | Erich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | La colonna infame | Il capitano di giustizia Arconati | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ludwig | Ludwig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Voracious Ones | Kosta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bailey on Visconti | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Bloodstained Butterfly | Giorgio | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Love Me Strangely | Alain Revent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Garden of the Finzi-Continis | Alberto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dorian Gray | Dorian Gray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Damned | Martin Von Essenbeck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | What Did Stalin Do to Women? | Aldo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Witches | Hotel Page (segment "La strega bruciata viva") | Average | Similar → |
Helmut Berger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Helmut Berger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helmut Berger is "Helmut Berger - Mein Leben" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Helmut Berger acted in?
Helmut Berger has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Helmut Berger?
Other notable films include "Romy Schneider: A Woman in Three Notes", "Bailey on Visconti", and "Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection".