
Jan Niklas
ActingJan Niklas Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jan Niklas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jan Niklas's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 13% of Jan Niklas'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 Wambo, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jan Niklas Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jan Niklas's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jan Niklas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Die Zeit, die man Leben nennt | Jargonov | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Summer Solstice | Oscar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Plain Truth | Aaron Fitch | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Winter Solstice | Oscar Blundell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Gestern gibt es nicht | Gerd Puttgammer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Wambo | Dr. Fischer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Praying Mantis | Ulrich Stein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Assignment Berlin | Hauptkommissar Hans Osler | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Queen of the Lake | King Richard | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Tödliche Diamanten | Staatsanwalt Pallavicini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Geisterstunde - Fahrstuhl ins Jenseits | Philip | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ein tödliches Vergehen | Alex Neumann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Blutige Spur | Alexander West | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Tafelspitz | Thomas Jefferson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The House of the Spirits | Count Jean de Satigny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Red Hot | Yorgi | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Dr. M | Lt. Claus Hartman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Rose Garden | Paessler | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Colonel Redl | Christoph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Weltuntergang | Zar Nikolaus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Kerbels Flucht | Heinrich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Loose Connections | Axel Hoffman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | To the Camp and Back | Thomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night Crossing | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Verdi | Angelo Mariani | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Kinder | Randy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Der Richter | Ludwig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Formula | Gestapo Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Der Thronfolger | Hans Hermann von Katte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Kabale und Liebe | Ferdinand von Walter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Teerosen | Theodor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Das Männerquartett | Dr.Huf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Der Fall Winslow | John Watherstone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | 21 Hours at Munich | Schreiber's Aide | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Clown | Leo, Hans’ Bruder | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Der Katzensteg | Boleslav von Schranden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Das ohnmächtige Pferd | Bertram | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Operation Lady Marlene | Kramer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ein besserer Herr | Harry Compass | Flop | Similar → |
Jan Niklas - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jan Niklas?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan Niklas is "Wambo" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Jan Niklas acted in?
Jan Niklas has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jan Niklas?
Other notable films include "The House of the Spirits", "Colonel Redl", and "Winter Solstice".




