Julia Jentsch - Actor Profile

Julia Jentsch

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
37Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 20, 1978
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

About Julia Jentsch

Julia Jentsch (born February 20, 1978) , is a Silver Bear, two-time European Film Award, and Lola winning German actress. She is best known as the title character in Sophie Scholl – The Final Days, Jule in The Edukators and, Liza in I Served the King of England. ​Jentsch was born to a family of lawyers in Berlin and began her acting education there at Hochschule Ernst Busch, a university for drama. Her first prominent screen role was in the 2004 cult film The Edukators, starring opposite Daniel Brühl. Jentsch garnered further attention playing the title role in the 2005 film Sophie Scholl – The Final Days, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In an interview, Jentsch said that the role was "an honor".[1] For her role as Sophie Scholl she won the best actress at the European Film Awards, best actress at the German Film Awards (Lolas), along with the Silver Bear for best actress at theBerlin Film Festival.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Julia Jentsch reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Julia Jentsch'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Julia Jentsch remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Downfall, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Julia Jentsch Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Julia Jentsch's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Julia Jentsch.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 What Marielle Knows Julia Average Similar →
2024 Electric Fields - Flop Similar →
2024 8 Days in August Helena Flop Similar →
2022 The Hippocratic Silence Clara Horn Flop Similar →
2021 Monte Verità Ida Hofmann Flop Similar →
2020 Once Were Rebels Helene Average Similar →
2020 Lindenberg! Mach dein Ding Hermine Lindenberg Average Similar →
2019 FrauMutterTier Nathalie Flop Similar →
2017 I'm (Endless Like the Space) Maria Flop Similar →
2016 To Make a Comedy Is No Fun - Average Similar →
2016 24 Weeks Astrid Hit Similar →
2016 The Have-Nots Isabelle Flop Similar →
2016 All of a Sudden Laura Average Similar →
2015 Men Have to Go through This Lena Flop Similar →
2014 The Chosen Ones Petra Grust (jung) Flop Similar →
2014 Monsoon Baby Nina Hit Similar →
2013 Not Quite a Simple Story - Flop Similar →
2013 Kokowääh 2 Nicks Mutter Average Similar →
2013 The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich Eva Reich Super Hit Similar →
2012 Hannah Arendt Lotte Köhler Hit Similar →
2011 Hut in the Woods Petra Hit Similar →
2011 Chalet Girl The Race Starter (uncredited) Average Similar →
2010 Here Comes Lola! Viktualia Vicky' Veloso Average Similar →
2009 The Murder Farm Kathrin Flop Similar →
2009 Effi Briest Effi Briest Flop Similar →
2008 33 Scenes from Life Julia Flop Similar →
2007 Suddenly Gina Gina Franke Super Hit Similar →
2007 I Served the King of England Líza Hit Similar →
2005 Sophie Scholl: The Final Days Sophie Magdalena Scholl Hit Similar →
2005 Snowland Inna Flop Similar →
2004 The Edukators Jule Hit Similar →
2004 Downfall Hanna Potrowski Super Hit Similar →
2003 Othello Desdemona Flop Similar →
2002 My Brother the Vampire Nadine Average Similar →
2002 Und die Braut wusste von nichts Caroline Mierendorff Average Similar →
2001 Die Erpressung - Ein teuflischer Pakt Chrissie Kramer Flop Similar →
2001 Julietta Nicole Flop Similar →

Julia Jentsch - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Julia Jentsch?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Julia Jentsch is "Downfall" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Julia Jentsch acted in?

Julia Jentsch has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Julia Jentsch?

Other notable films include "The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich", "Suddenly Gina", and "The Edukators".