Theodore Bikel
ActingAbout Theodore Bikel
Theodore Meir Bikel (May 2, 1924 – July 21, 2015) was a character actor, folk singer and musician. He made his film debut in The African Queen and was nominated for an Academy award for his supporting role as Sheriff Max Muller in The Defiant Ones.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Theodore Bikel 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 Theodore Bikel'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Theodore Bikel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Second Chances, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Theodore Bikel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Theodore Bikel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Theodore Bikel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words | Rance Muhammitz (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Little Traitor | Interrogator | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Second Chances | Dutch John Hathaway | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Babylon 5: In the Beginning | Lenonn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Shadow Conspiracy | Prof. Yuri Pochenko | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady' | Self / Zoltan Karpathy (as Theo Bikel) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shattered | Dr. Berkus | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Final Days | Henry Kissinger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | See You in the Morning | Bronie | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Stoning in Fulham County | Abe Moser | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Return of the King | Aragorn (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Stingiest Man in Town | Marley's Ghost (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Victory at Entebbe | Yakov Shlomo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Murder on Flight 502 | Otto Gruenwaldt | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Little Ark | The Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Killer by Night | Sgt. Phl 'Sharkey' Gold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | 200 Motels | Rance Muhammitz / Dave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Darker Than Amber | Meyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | My Side of the Mountain | Bando | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sweet November | Alonzo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Diary of Anne Frank | Hans Van Daan | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Festival | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Noon Wine | Homer T. Hatch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! | The Russian captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sands of the Kalahari | Bondrechai | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | My Fair Lady | Zoltan Karpathy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Blue Angel | Klepert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Woman Obsessed | Dr. R. W. Gibbs | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | A Dog of Flanders | Piet van Gelder | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Want to Live! | Carl G.G. Palmberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Defiant Ones | Sheriff Max Muller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Bury the Living | Andy McKee | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Fraulein | Col. Dimitri Bucaron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Enemy Below | Heinie Schwaffer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Pride and the Passion | General Jouvet | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Vintage | Eduardo Uribari | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Above Us the Waves | German Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Colditz Story | Vandy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Divided Heart | Josip | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Betrayed | German Sergeant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Young Lovers | Joseph | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Forbidden Cargo | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Kidnappers | Dr. Willem Bloem | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | A Day to Remember | Henri Dubot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Never Let Me Go | Lieutenant | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Moulin Rouge | King Milo IV of Serbia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The African Queen | First Officer | Hit | Similar → |
Theodore Bikel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Theodore Bikel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Theodore Bikel is "Second Chances" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Theodore Bikel acted in?
Theodore Bikel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Theodore Bikel?
Other notable films include "The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels", "My Fair Lady", and "The African Queen".