Karl Brenk - Actor Profile

Karl Brenk

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
13Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 9, 1904
Birth Place: Hamburg, Germany

Karl Brenk Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Karl Brenk reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of Karl Brenk'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 Ripe Cherries, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Karl Brenk Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Karl Brenk's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Ripe Cherries (1973) movie poster
★8.0

Ripe Cherries: Helmut Kamp, the construction brigade leader, a man no longer young, life immediately confronted several difficult and w

Ripe Cherries

1973•Drama
★7.0
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class (1955) movie poster
★7.0

Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class: This film is the second of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist

Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class

1955•History
★6.5
The Sailor's Song (1958) movie poster
★6.5

The Sailor's Song: A film about the historical uprising of the seamen in Kiel: During the Russian October Revolution of 1917, German and Ru

The Sailor's Song

1958•History
★6.1
Trace of Stones (1966) movie poster
★6.1

Trace of Stones: Bad planning and shortages prevail on an East German construction site. Foreman Hannes Balla uses unconventional methods

Trace of Stones

1966•Drama
★6.0
The Beacon (1954) movie poster
★6.0

The Beacon: On a barren and stormy island, fishing families eke out a meager existence on what they can catch during summer, and wha

The Beacon

1954•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Karl Brenk has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1980 Am grauen Strand, am grauen Meer Postbote Flop Similar →
1979 Herbstzeit - Flop Similar →
1976 Die Geschichte vom Fischer und seiner Frau (voice) Flop Similar →
1973 Ripe Cherries Hotel Doorman Super Hit Similar →
1971 Verwandte und Bekannte - Flop Similar →
1966 Trace of Stones Franz Büchner Average Similar →
1963 Bootsmann auf der Scholle Narrator Flop Similar →
1960 The Silent Star Bit Part Flop Similar →
1958 The Sailor's Song Chaplain Hit Similar →
1957 Castles and Cottages farmer Kanne Flop Similar →
1955 Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class - Hit Similar →
1954 The Beacon Matrose Average Similar →
1954 Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class Hinnerk Flop Similar →

Karl Brenk - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Karl Brenk?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karl Brenk is "Ripe Cherries" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Karl Brenk acted in?

Karl Brenk has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Karl Brenk?

Other notable films include "Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class", "The Sailor's Song", and "Trace of Stones".

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