Matthias Schweighöfer
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Matthias Schweighöfer (German: [maˈtiːasˈʃvaɪkˌhøːfɐ]; born 11 March 1981) is a German actor and filmmaker known for his work in several German and American film productions. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Franz Herber in the 2008 film Valkyrie. In 2021, Schweighöfer appeared as Ludwig Dieter in the Netflix film Army of the Dead, directed by Zack Snyder. He reprised his role in the prequel film, Army of Thieves, which he also directed. Description above from the Wikipedia article Matthias Schweighöfer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Matthias Schweighöfer 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 Matthias Schweighöfer'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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Matthias Schweighöfer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mein Vater die Tunte, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Matthias Schweighöfer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Matthias Schweighöfer's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Matthias Schweighöfer.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amrum | Theo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Brick | Tim | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Elio | Ambassador Tegmen (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Girl You Know It's True | Frank Farian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Family Switch | Rolf | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Heart of Stone | Jack of Hearts | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | Werner Heisenberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Swimmers | Sven | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Army of Thieves | Ludwig Dieter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Hinterland | Josef | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Creating an Army of the Dead | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Army of the Dead | Ludwig Dieter | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Resistance | Klaus Barbie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | 100 Things | Anton Katz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kursk | Pavel Sonin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Vielmachglas | Erik Ruge | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Four Against the Bank | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Most Beautiful Day | Andi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Robinson Crusoe | Robinson Crusoe (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Manny | Clemens | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bibi & Tina: Bewildered and Bewitched | Prinz Charming | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Male Mistakes | Partygast | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Joy of Fatherhood | Felix | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Frau Ella | Sascha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Kokowääh 2 | Matthias Schweighöfer | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Break Up Man | Paul Voigt | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Woman in Love | Alex Honk | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hut in the Woods | Matze | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | 3nity | Christl | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Friendship! | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | 12 Paces without a Head | Gödeke Michels | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Rabbit Without Ears 2 | Moritz | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Night Train | Frankie | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Marcel Reich-Ranicki - Mein Leben | Marcel Reich-Ranicki | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Valkyrie | SS-Soldat im Erschießungskommando | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Red Baron | Baron Manfred von Richthofen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rabbit Without Ears | Moritz | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | An Old Maid | Felix | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fata Morgana | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Eight Miles High | Rainer Langhans | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Polly Blue Eyes | Ronald 'Ronny' Helske | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Combat 16 | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Off Beat | Crash | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Die Klasse von '99 - Schule war gestern, Leben ist jetzt | Felix | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Soloalbum | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Nachts im Park | Hansen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Heart Over Head | Dirk Bachmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mein Vater die Tunte | Jan Quinn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Spuk aus der Gruft | Torsten | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Changing Skins | - | Average | Similar → |
Matthias Schweighöfer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Matthias Schweighöfer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matthias Schweighöfer is "Mein Vater die Tunte" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Matthias Schweighöfer acted in?
Matthias Schweighöfer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Matthias Schweighöfer?
Other notable films include "Oppenheimer", "Spuk aus der Gruft", and "Amrum".