Reinhold Schünzel - Actor Profile

Reinhold Schünzel

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 7, 1888
Birth Place: Hamburg, Germany

About Reinhold Schünzel

Reinhold Schünzel (7 November 1888 – 11 November 1954) was a German actor and director, active in both Germany and the United States. The son of a German father and a Jewish mother, he was born in St. Pauli, the poorest part of Hamburg. Despite his ancestry, Schünzel was allowed by the Nazis to continue making films for several years until he left in 1937 to live abroad.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Reinhold Schünzel 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 Reinhold Schünzel'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Reinhold Schünzel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Meines Vaters Pferde, 2. Teil: Seine dritte Frau, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Reinhold Schünzel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Reinhold Schünzel's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Reinhold Schünzel.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1954 Eine Liebesgeschichte Schlumberger Super Hit Similar →
1954 Meines Vaters Pferde, 2. Teil: Seine dritte Frau Konsul Rittinghaus Super Hit Similar →
1954 Meines Vaters Pferde, 1. Teil: Lena und Nicoline Konsul Rittinghaus Super Hit Similar →
1948 The Vicious Circle Baron Arady Average Similar →
1948 Berlin Express Walther Average Similar →
1947 Golden Earrings Otto Krosigk Average Similar →
1946 Notorious Dr. Anderson Super Hit Similar →
1946 Dragonwyck Count De Grenier (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1945 The Man in Half Moon Street Dr. Kurt van Bruecken Flop Similar →
1944 The Hitler Gang Gen. Ludendorff Average Similar →
1943 Hostages Kurt Daluege Average Similar →
1943 First Comes Courage Col. Kurt von Elser Hit Similar →
1943 Hangmen Also Die! Gestapo Insp. Ritter Hit Similar →
1931 Her Grace Commands Staatsminister Graf Herlitz Flop Similar →
1931 The 3 Penny Opera Tiger-Brown Hit Similar →
1931 1914: The Last Days Before the War Nikolaus II. Average Similar →
1929 Peter, der Matrose - Flop Similar →
1929 Aus dem Tagebuch eines Junggesellen Franz Flop Similar →
1928 Adam und Eva Adam Grünau Flop Similar →
1928 Herkules Maier Herkules Maier Flop Similar →
1928 Gustav Mond, Du gehst so stille Gustav Mond Flop Similar →
1927 Laws of Love: Innocently Outlawed! - Flop Similar →
1927 Heaven on Earth Traugott Bellmann Flop Similar →
1927 Hallo Caesar! Caesar Hit Similar →
1926 In der Heimat, da gibt's ein Wiedersehn! Gustav Knospe Flop Similar →
1926 Der Stolz der Kompagnie Wilhelm Flop Similar →
1925 Der Hahn im Korb Peter Abendrot Flop Similar →
1925 Sündenbabel Emil Stiebel Flop Similar →
1925 Flight Around the World Louis Renard Flop Similar →
1925 Rags and Silk Max Flop Similar →
1923 All for Money Schieber Flop Similar →
1922 Das Liebesnest Lothar von Brandt Flop Similar →
1921 Lady Hamilton Ferdinand IV, König von Neapel Average Similar →
1920 Catherine the Great Tsar Peter Flop Similar →
1920 Figures of the Night The secretary Flop Similar →
1920 The Dancer Barberina - Flop Similar →
1919 Eerie Tales Der Teufel / Various Other Roles Flop Similar →
1919 Die Pflicht zu leben - Flop Similar →
1919 Madame DuBarry Duke of Choiseul Average Similar →
1919 Prostitution II - Flop Similar →
1919 Different from the Others Franz Bollek Hit Similar →
1919 Around the World in 80 Days Archibald Corsican Average Similar →
1919 Um Krone und Peitsche - Average Similar →
1919 Das Mädchen und die Männer - Flop Similar →
1919 Die Liebschaften der Käthe Keller - Flop Similar →
1918 The Ballet Girl Eduard Stutzig, Lebemann Flop Similar →
1918 Countess Kitchenmaid schüchterner Verehrer Flop Similar →
1917 The Latest Star from Vaudeville - Flop Similar →
1916 Freitag, der 13. Das unheimliche Haus. 2. Teil Engelbert Fox Flop Similar →
1916 Der chinesische Götze. Das unheimliche Haus. 3. Teil Ralph Robin Flop Similar →

Reinhold Schünzel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Reinhold Schünzel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Reinhold Schünzel is "Meines Vaters Pferde, 2. Teil: Seine dritte Frau" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Reinhold Schünzel acted in?

Reinhold Schünzel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Reinhold Schünzel?

Other notable films include "Eine Liebesgeschichte", "Meines Vaters Pferde, 1. Teil: Lena und Nicoline", and "Notorious".