Kurt Großkurth - Actor Profile

Kurt Großkurth

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 11, 1909
Birth Place: Hanau, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kurt Großkurth 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: Comedy

The majority of Kurt Großkurth's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kurt Großkurth remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Die spanische Fliege, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kurt Großkurth Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kurt Großkurth's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Die spanische Fliege (1955) movie poster
★8.0

Die spanische Fliege — Four respectable men in Daxburg once footed child support for the same mysterious dancer. Twenty years later, the openin

Die spanische Fliege

1955•Comedy
★7.5
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) movie poster
★7.5

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory — When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lu

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

1971•Family
★7.4
Ludwig (1973) movie poster
★7.4

Ludwig — Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero.

Ludwig

1973•Drama
★7.0
Gräfin Mariza (1974) movie poster
★7.0

Gräfin Mariza — A countess, paying a rare visit to her estate, clashes with the man she has hired to manage it.

Gräfin Mariza

1974•Comedy
★6.8
My Sweetheart Wants to Go Sailing on Sunday (1961) movie poster
★6.8

My Sweetheart Wants to Go Sailing on Sunday — Albert and Corinna begin a camping site in their backyard and soon welcome a bunch of eccentric, love lost holiday goers

My Sweetheart Wants to Go Sailing on Sunday

1961•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kurt Großkurth.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1978 Zwei Kumpel in Tirol Mr. von Bring (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1974 Gräfin Mariza Tschekko Hit Similar →
1973 The Shadow Line Alfred and Ernest Jacobus Average Similar →
1973 The Countess Died of Laughter Monk Flop Similar →
1973 Ludwig Minister of Finance Hit Similar →
1972 Bluebeard Von Sepper's Friend Flop Similar →
1971 Confessions of a Male Escort Rich Old Man Flop Similar →
1971 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Mr. Gloop (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1971 Ende einer Dienstfahrt - Flop Similar →
1970 Run, Virgin, Run Bürgermeister Ehrentraut Flop Similar →
1967 Heubodengeflüster Pischke Flop Similar →
1966 Das Spukschloß im Salzkammergut Rudi Lustig Flop Similar →
1965 The Last Tomahawk Koch Flop Similar →
1965 Seven Hours of Gunfire St. James Flop Similar →
1964 Holiday in St. Tropez Carlos Fonti Average Similar →
1964 Unsere tollen Tanten in der Südsee Hyacinth Flop Similar →
1963 Hochzeit am Neusiedler See Rudi Lustig Flop Similar →
1963 Die Jagd nach Helena Scheich Flop Similar →
1963 Übermut im Salzkammergut Ruppich Flop Similar →
1963 Unsere tollen Nichten Hyacinth Grad Flop Similar →
1963 Das haben die Mädchen gern Tavernenwirt Flop Similar →
1962 Die Post geht ab Teutobald Stolze Flop Similar →
1962 Wenn die Musik spielt am Wörthersee Chauffeur Adalbert Flop Similar →
1962 Verrückt und zugenäht Otto Wehrkamp Flop Similar →
1962 Drei Liebesbriefe aus Tirol Direktor Kobold Flop Similar →
1961 Unsere tollen Tanten Hermann Schmatzer Flop Similar →
1961 My Sweetheart Wants to Go Sailing on Sunday Himberger, Evelyns Vater Hit Similar →
1961 Der fröhliche Weinberg Eismayer, der Wirt Flop Similar →
1960 Wir wollen niemals auseinandergehen Marcello Ponella Flop Similar →
1960 Willy, der Privatdetektiv Ernst „Pfeife“ Abelmann Flop Similar →
1960 Conny und Peter machen Musik Sulzbach Average Similar →
1959 No Man to Marry Leo Hammerschmidt Flop Similar →
1959 Mandolins and Moonlight Direktor Ferdinand Küfner Flop Similar →
1959 Mikosch of the Secret Service Otto Schummrich Flop Similar →
1958 Kleine Leute mal ganz groß Schorsch Glöckle Flop Similar →
1958 Countess Mariza Dragomir Average Similar →
1958 Der Sündenbock von Spatzenhausen Angerholzer Flop Similar →
1958 Clear the stage for Marika Direktor Schuehlein Flop Similar →
1958 Mikosch, der Stolz der Kompanie Otto Schummrich Flop Similar →
1957 Gruß und Kuss vom Tegernsee Amandus Average Similar →
1957 Mit Rosen fängt die Liebe an Zappke Flop Similar →
1957 Zwei Bayern im Harem Obereunuche Selam Flop Similar →
1957 Der müde Theodor Walter Steinberg Average Similar →
1957 Der Jäger von Fall Zollbeamter Niedergstötter Average Similar →
1956 Das alte Försterhaus Engel Flop Similar →
1956 Weil du arm bist, mußt du früher sterben Direktor Otto Flop Similar →
1955 Magic Fire Theater Manager Flop Similar →
1955 Die spanische Fliege Hartmann Super Hit Similar →
1954 Hoheit lassen bitten Ahlsen Average Similar →
1952 Smuggler's Ball Dikke Charles Flop Similar →

Kurt Großkurth - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kurt Großkurth?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kurt Großkurth is "Die spanische Fliege" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Kurt Großkurth acted in?

Kurt Großkurth has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kurt Großkurth?

Other notable films include "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory", "Ludwig", and "Gräfin Mariza".