Wolfgang Winkler - Actor Profile

Wolfgang Winkler

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 2, 1943
Birth Place: Görlitz, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Wolfgang Winkler 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 Wolfgang Winkler'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Wolfgang Winkler remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ein Schneemann für Afrika, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Wolfgang Winkler Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wolfgang Winkler's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Ein Schneemann für Afrika (1977) movie poster
★8.0

Ein Schneemann für Afrika: The little African girl Asina is eagerly waiting for her new friend Karli. Karli is a young sailor from Rostock who has

Ein Schneemann für Afrika

1977•Adventure
★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
Die Schüsse der Arche Noah (1983) movie poster
★8.0

Die Schüsse der Arche Noah: Things are not going well for Klaus Wensloff. It is the last year of World War II. At school the boy hears Nazi propagan

Die Schüsse der Arche Noah

1983•Family
★7.3
I Was Nineteen (1968) movie poster
★7.3

I Was Nineteen: A young soldier enters Germany with Soviet troops at the end of WWII, feeling like a stranger in his homeland. As he mee

I Was Nineteen

1968•Drama
★7.2
Das Herz des Piraten (1988) movie poster
★7.2

Das Herz des Piraten: Jessi finds the petrified talking heart of a pirate who died centuries ago. The pirate's dream image increasingly become

Das Herz des Piraten

1988•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Wolfgang Winkler.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Wolfsland - Der steinerne Gast Bruno Hass Hit Similar →
2015 Real Life Bäckermeister Average Similar →
2013 Nach all den Jahren Ludwig Average Similar →
2013 Odyssey of Heroes Dr.Bartel Average Similar →
2009 Tango im Schnee Manfred Talbach Flop Similar →
2009 Beyond the Wall Hermann Hit Similar →
2008 Tischlein deck dich Müller Flop Similar →
2008 Das Traumpaar Günther Schlüter Flop Similar →
2004 Fliege hat Angst Richard Bilinsky Flop Similar →
2003 Fliege kehrt zurück Richard Bilinsky Flop Similar →
2003 Lotti auf der Flucht Karl Hagedorn Flop Similar →
2001 Heinrich der Säger Block, Leiter KB Ost Flop Similar →
2001 Die Braut meines Freundes Kuno Winter Flop Similar →
2000 Mutter wider Willen Chauffeur Bruno Average Similar →
1997 Friedrich und der verzauberte Einbrecher Wachtmeister Wubbel Flop Similar →
1995 The Promise Stasi Average Similar →
1993 Grüß Gott, Genosse Erwin Gorn Flop Similar →
1992 Das große Fest - Flop Similar →
1991 Trillertrine - Average Similar →
1991 The Street Mann in Bar Flop Similar →
1990 Abschiedsdisco Zaunmann Flop Similar →
1990 The Dragon Daniel Oberförster Flop Similar →
1989 Die Galgenbrücke - Flop Similar →
1988 Liebling, mir fehlen die Worte Gerhard Meier Flop Similar →
1988 Das Herz des Piraten Freund der Mutter Hit Similar →
1987 Liane Bereichsleiter Sager Flop Similar →
1986 Rabenvater - Flop Similar →
1986 The Brigade-Leader’s Hat Meister Kosenkamp Flop Similar →
1986 Ernst Thälmann - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Die Wette Manfred Flop Similar →
1984 Das Puppenheim in Pinnow Mr. Fiedler Flop Similar →
1983 Die Schüsse der Arche Noah Vater von Klaus Super Hit Similar →
1981 Paunch and I Jens, genannt der Dicke Flop Similar →
1980 Max und siebeneinhalb Jungen Cornelias Vater Flop Similar →
1980 Dach überm Kopf Jochen Flop Similar →
1979 Das Pferdemädchen Vater Flop Similar →
1978 Between Two Wars - Average Similar →
1977 Ein Schneemann für Afrika Koch Bob Super Hit Similar →
1977 Ottokar, the World Reformer - Hit Similar →
1976 Ein altes Modell Zilias, Fahrer des Kreissekretärs Flop Similar →
1975 Die eigene Haut - Flop Similar →
1975 Bankett für Achilles Baumann Flop Similar →
1974 … verdammt, ich bin erwachsen Leo Javernki Flop Similar →
1974 … verdammt, ich bin erwachsen Leo Javerni Flop Similar →
1973 Zement - Flop Similar →
1973 The Second Life of F.W.G. Platow Dritter Ingenieur Average Similar →
1971 Zeit der Störche Karl Kramer Flop Similar →
1968 I Was Nineteen - Hit Similar →
1965 The Rabbit Is Me Dieter Morzeck Average Similar →
1965 Partner - Flop Similar →

Wolfgang Winkler - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wolfgang Winkler?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wolfgang Winkler is "Ein Schneemann für Afrika" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Wolfgang Winkler acted in?

Wolfgang Winkler has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wolfgang Winkler?

Other notable films include "Ernst Thälmann", "Die Schüsse der Arche Noah", and "I Was Nineteen".