
Johannes Heesters
ActingJohannes Heesters Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Johannes Heesters 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 Johannes Heesters's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of Johannes Heesters'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 Liebe Freundin, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Johannes Heesters Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Johannes Heesters's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Johannes Heesters has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Große Klappe, großes Herz | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Ten - Sin for Salvation | Mr. Peterson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | 1½ Ritter - Auf der Suche nach der hinreißenden Herzelinde | Wissenschaftler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Theo Lingen: Komiker wurde ich nur aus Versehen | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Bevor der letzte Vorhang fällt | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Otto - The Movie | Clochard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Liebe bleibt nicht ohne Schmerzen | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Treffpunkt Herz | Gast | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Paganini | Fürst Felice Bacciocchi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Junge Leute brauchen Liebe | Charles Fürst | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Die unvollkommene Ehe | Professor Paul Lert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Visit Out of the Blue | John Underhower | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Frau im besten Mannesalter | Bernhard Hauff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Clear the stage for Marika | Michael Normann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Von allen geliebt | Rudolf Avenarius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Viktor und Viktoria | Jean Perrot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Heute heiratet mein Mann | Robert Petersen | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Opernball | Georg Dannhauser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | .. und wer küsst mich? | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Bel Ami | Georges Duroy genannt Bel Ami | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Gestatten, mein Name ist Cox | Paul Cox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Girl on The Roof | David Slader | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Moon Is Blue | Tourist (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The White Horse Inn | Dr. Siedler | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Csardas Princess | Edwin von Weylersheim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tanz ins Glück | Pedro Domingo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Professor Nachtfalter | Dr. Joachim Wendler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Hochzeitsnacht im Paradies | Pieter van Goos | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Frech und verliebt | Peter Schild | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Liebe Freundin | Adrian van der Steer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Die Fledermaus | Herbert Eisenstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | It All Started So Gaily | Clemens Verné | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Es lebe die Liebe | Manfred Richter | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Melody of a Great City | Gast | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Karneval der Liebe | Tenor Peter Hansen | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Illusion | Stefan von Holtenau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Jenny und der Herr im Frack | Peter Holm | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Immer nur Du | Will Hollers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Rosen in Tirol | Graf Herbert von Waldendorf | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Die lustigen Vagabunden | Werner Schratt, Schauspieler | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Meine Tante – deine Tante | Peter Larisch | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hallo Janine | Graf René de Batier | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Nanon | Marquis Charles d'Aubigne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Gasparone | Erminio Bondo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wenn Frauen schweigen | Curt van Doeren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Court Concert | Leutnant Walter von Arnegg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Beggar Student | Symon Rymanowicz / Herzog Kasimir | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Everything for the Company | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bleeke Bet | Ko Monje | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Dutch Circus | - | Average | Similar → |
Johannes Heesters - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Johannes Heesters?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johannes Heesters is "Liebe Freundin" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Johannes Heesters acted in?
Johannes Heesters has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Johannes Heesters?
Other notable films include "Paganini", "Die Fledermaus", and "Melody of a Great City".




