Jacob Matschenz - Actor Profile

Jacob Matschenz

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 8, 1984
Birth Place: Pankow, Berlin, Germany

About Jacob Matschenz

Jacob Matschenz was born on January 8, 1984 in Berlin-Pankow. He is a German actor, notable for film and television work including The Wave (2008), 12 Paces Without a Head (2009) and The Sinking of the Laconia (2010). He won the Adolf Grimme Award in 2008 for his appearance in An die Grenze.

Jacob Matschenz Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jacob Matschenz reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Jacob Matschenz'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 Whispers of War, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jacob Matschenz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jacob Matschenz's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jacob Matschenz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 In It for the Payback Tommy Average Similar →
2024 Für immer Freibad - Average Similar →
2024 Pärchenabend Matze Average Similar →
2024 Max and the Senior Squad Sports Teacher Ströhle Hit Similar →
2023 Wolfsjagd Falk Laue Hit Similar →
2022 Meine Freundin Volker Anton Average Similar →
2021 The Black Square Nils Forsberg Flop Similar →
2021 Chasing Paper Birds Martin Hit Similar →
2021 Whispers of War Jakob Super Hit Similar →
2021 My Wonderful Wanda Gregi Average Similar →
2020 It's for Your Own Good Alex Average Similar →
2020 Undine Johannes Hit Similar →
2019 A Regular Woman Tim Hit Similar →
2019 Mord geht immer - Der Koch ist tot Pascal Kemper Hit Similar →
2018 Never Look Away Arendt Ivo Super Hit Similar →
2018 The Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs Marty Bach Average Similar →
2017 Forwards Ever! August Average Similar →
2017 Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt Holger Average Similar →
2017 My Blind Date with Life Max Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Pasta Detectives 3 Tom Average Similar →
2016 Alone in Berlin Dietrich Necker Hit Similar →
2015 3 Türken und ein Baby Kaspar Flop Similar →
2015 Nachspielzeit Marc Average Similar →
2014 Jack Philipp Hit Similar →
2013 Sputnik Onkel Mike Average Similar →
2013 Break Up Man Steffen Average Similar →
2012 Finn und der Weg zum Himmel Finn Average Similar →
2012 Move Philipp Average Similar →
2012 The Guardians Toni Santer Average Similar →
2012 Calm at Sea Soldier Otto Hit Similar →
2011 Wickie and the Treasure of the Gods Kerkerwächter #1 Average Similar →
2011 Men in the City 2 Helge Average Similar →
2011 Dreileben: One Minute of Darkness Johannes Hit Similar →
2011 Dreileben: Don’t Follow Me Around Johannes Average Similar →
2011 Dreileben: Beats Being Dead Johannes Average Similar →
2011 The Crocodiles: All for One Dennis Hit Similar →
2010 Bis aufs Blut Tommy Hit Similar →
2010 Run If You Can Christian Hit Similar →
2009 12 Paces without a Head Nolle Average Similar →
2009 The Crocodiles Dennis Hit Similar →
2009 Death in the Eifel Tim Wenning Average Similar →
2008 A Year Ago in Winter Tobias Hollander Average Similar →
2008 The Wave Dennis Super Hit Similar →
2008 1st of May: All Belongs to You Jacob Flop Similar →
2007 Auf dem Vulkan Joshi Jung Hit Similar →
2006 Wholetrain Achim Average Similar →
2006 Neandertal Guido Average Similar →
2005 Das Lächeln der Tiefseefische Malte Hit Similar →
2004 Experiment Bootcamp Jens Hit Similar →
2002 Mutants Jens Average Similar →

Jacob Matschenz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jacob Matschenz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacob Matschenz is "Whispers of War" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Jacob Matschenz acted in?

Jacob Matschenz has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jacob Matschenz?

Other notable films include "Never Look Away", "The Wave", and "My Blind Date with Life".

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