Jürgen Prochnow
ActingAbout Jürgen Prochnow
Jürgen Prochnow (born 10 June 1941) is a German-American actor. His international breakthrough was his portrayal of the good-hearted and sympathetic U-boat Commander "Der Alte" ("Old Man") in the 1981 war film Das Boot. He is also known for his roles in The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum (1975), Dune (1984), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), In the Mouth of Madness (1994), The English Patient (1996), Air Force One (1997), The Da Vinci Code (2006), and played Sergei Bazhaev on the eighth season of 24 (2010). He is a Goldene Kamera, Bavarian Film Awards, and Bambi Award winner. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jürgen Prochnow, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jürgen Prochnow 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 Jürgen Prochnow'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jürgen Prochnow remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Das Boot, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jürgen Prochnow Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jürgen Prochnow's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jürgen Prochnow.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Last Rifleman | Friedrich Mueller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story | Self - Das Boot Actor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The old Man and the Pain in the Neck | Wilhelm Schürmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Hidden Life | Major Schlegel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Real Men | Himself - Actor | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Damascus Cover | Franz Ludin | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Final Journey | Eduard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Old Agent Men | Kern | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Half Brothers | Herr Dryser | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Dark Side of the Moon | Pius Ott | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Remember | Rudy Kurlander #4 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hitman: Agent 47 | Tobias | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces | Woodsman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Company of Heroes | Luca Gruenewald | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sinners and Saints | Mr. Rhykin | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Spear of Destiny | Baron Von Haan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nanking | John Rabe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Primeval | Jacob Krieg | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Beerfest | Baron Wolfgang von Wolfhausen | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Celestine Prophecy | Jensen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Da Vinci Code | André Vernet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Rilke Projekt: Zwischen Tag Und Traum (Live 2005) | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself | Michael Kogan in The Replacement Killers (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Esther | Haman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Replacement Killers | Michael Kogan | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Air Force One | Alexander Radek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The English Patient | Major Muller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Judge Dredd | Judge Griffin | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | In the Mouth of Madness | Sutter Cane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Der Fall Lucona | Jorunalist Strasser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Body of Evidence | Dr. Alan Paley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Interceptor | Phillips | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me | Woodsman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Robin Hood | Sir Miles Folcanet | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Fourth War | Col. Valachev | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | A Dry White Season | Captain Stolz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Seventh Sign | David Bannon | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | Maxwell Dent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dune | Duke Leto Atreides | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Forbidden | Fritz Friedländer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Keep | Captain Klaus Woermann | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Das Boot | Captain Lieutenant 'Der Alte' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Consequence | Martin Kurath | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum | Ludwig Götten | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Brutalization of Franz Blum | Franz Blum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tenderness of the Wolves | Hehler | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Merchant of Four Seasons | Man at the Meeting Table | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Zoff | Joky | Flop | Similar → |
Jürgen Prochnow - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jürgen Prochnow?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jürgen Prochnow is "Das Boot" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Jürgen Prochnow acted in?
Jürgen Prochnow has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jürgen Prochnow?
Other notable films include "Los Angeles Plays Itself", "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me", and "Remember".