Herbert Schäfer - Actor Profile

Herbert Schäfer

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
9Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 12, 1968
Birth Place: Bonn, Germany

Herbert Schäfer Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Herbert Schäfer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Herbert Schäfer'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 Ich bin eine Insel, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Herbert Schäfer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Herbert Schäfer's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Ich bin eine Insel (2007) movie poster
★8.0

Ich bin eine Insel: Gregor Schnitzler's heartbreaking drama focuses on a traumatized woman, who has to deal with a clinging young girl. Afte

Ich bin eine Insel

2007•Drama
★7.5
Kästner and Little Tuesday (2016) movie poster
★7.5

Kästner and Little Tuesday: Germany, 1931. The youth novel "Emil and the Detectives" is being filmed, which will make its author, Erich Kästner, wor

Kästner and Little Tuesday

2016•History
★7.0
Scheidung für Fortgeschrittene (2010) movie poster
★7.0

Scheidung für Fortgeschrittene:

Scheidung für Fortgeschrittene

2010•Comedy
★5.5
Abseitsfalle (2013) movie poster
★5.5

Abseitsfalle: The story of Karin and Mike. They work at Perla, a washing machine manufacturer. She is a career woman, he is on the ass

Abseitsfalle

2013•Drama
★5.0
Frau Pfarrer & Herr Priester (2016) movie poster
★5.0

Frau Pfarrer & Herr Priester: Rieke Schmidt is the pastor of the Protestant congregation of Nazareth Church in Munich-Bogenhausen. The unconventional

Frau Pfarrer & Herr Priester

2016•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Herbert Schäfer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Zwei Leben für Europa Erzähler Flop Similar →
2016 Kästner and Little Tuesday Freisler Super Hit Similar →
2016 Frau Pfarrer & Herr Priester Anwalt Flop Similar →
2013 Abseitsfalle Herr Wassmann Average Similar →
2010 Scheidung für Fortgeschrittene Banker Hit Similar →
2008 The Things Between Us Henrik Flop Similar →
2007 Ich bin eine Insel - Super Hit Similar →
2000 Meine Mutter, meine Rivalin - Flop Similar →
1999 Die Todesgrippe von Köln Reporter Flop Similar →

Herbert Schäfer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Herbert Schäfer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Herbert Schäfer is "Ich bin eine Insel" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Herbert Schäfer acted in?

Herbert Schäfer has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Herbert Schäfer?

Other notable films include "Kästner and Little Tuesday", "Scheidung für Fortgeschrittene", and "Abseitsfalle".

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