Max Schreck - Actor Profile

Max Schreck

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 6, 1879
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

About Max Schreck

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Friedrich Gustav Max Schreck (September 6, 1879 – February 20, 1936) was a German actor. He is most often remembered today for his lead role in the film Nosferatu (1922). Description above from the Wikipedia article Max Schreck, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Max Schreck 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 Max Schreck'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Max Schreck remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dracula: The Vampire and the Voivode, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Max Schreck Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Max Schreck's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Max Schreck.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Radiohead X Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror Graf Orlok Average Similar →
2024 Death Of The Rat Count Orlok (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2023 The Tomb of Nosferatu Count Orlok (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Speedball Nosferatu Count Orlok Flop Similar →
2019 CALCO (A Symphony of Echo) Nosferatu Super Hit Similar →
2011 Dracula: The Vampire and the Voivode Nosferatu (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2007 Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Many Faces of Dracula Graf Orlok (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1992 Dracula: Fact or Fiction? Count Orlok (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1991 Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook Graf Orlok (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1988 Luzern Viper Nosferatu Flop Similar →
1983 The Horror of It All Nosferatu (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
N/A The Mysterious Castles in the Carpathians Count Orlok Flop Similar →
N/A ScreenPlaza presents: Nosferatu Count Orlock Flop Similar →
1945 The Vampire Nosferatu (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1936 Die letzten vier von Santa Cruz William Flop Similar →
1936 Donogoo Tonka Auswanderer Hit Similar →
1935 Knockout – Ein junges Mädchen, ein junger Mann Leiter der Künstleragentur Average Similar →
1935 The Steel Animal Cugnot Super Hit Similar →
1933 Ein Kuß in der Sommernacht Herr Krause Flop Similar →
1933 Der Tunnel Chesterfield Average Similar →
1933 Fräulein Hoffmanns Erzählungen Diener Flop Similar →
1933 Roman einer Nacht Professor Kolski Flop Similar →
1932 Boo Dracula-Nosferatu (edited from "Nosferatu") Flop Similar →
1932 A Man With a Heart - Flop Similar →
1932 Fürst Seppl Knappe Flop Similar →
1932 The Bartered Bride Muff Average Similar →
1932 The Night of Temptation Offizier Flop Similar →
1930 The Twelfth Hour Count Wolkoff Flop Similar →
1930 The Land of Smiles 100 years old man Average Similar →
1930 Ludwig II, King of Bavaria - Flop Similar →
1929 Fight of the Tertia Benno Biersack Flop Similar →
1928 Wolga Wolga - Flop Similar →
1928 Moderne Piraten Philipps Flop Similar →
1928 Rasputins Liebesabenteuer Nikolai Nikolajewitsch Flop Similar →
1928 Luther Alexander Average Similar →
1928 The Old Fritz II Kammerdiener Rietz Flop Similar →
1928 Lady Juan - Flop Similar →
1928 The Old Fritz Kammerdiener Rietz Flop Similar →
1928 The Strange Case of Captain Ramper - Flop Similar →
1927 At the Edge of the World Trödler Average Similar →
1927 Der Sohn der Hagar - Flop Similar →
1924 Dudu, ein Menschenschicksal - Flop Similar →
1924 The Finances of the Grand Duke der Unheimliche Hit Similar →
1923 The Mysteries of a Hairdresser's Shop Kunde Average Similar →
1923 The Street The blind man Hit Similar →
1923 The Jew of Mestri Doge of Venice Flop Similar →
1922 Nathan der Weise Grossmeister der Templeherren Hit Similar →
1922 Nosferatu Count Orlok Super Hit Similar →
1920 The Mayor of Zalamea Don Mendo Flop Similar →

Max Schreck - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Max Schreck?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Max Schreck is "Dracula: The Vampire and the Voivode" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Max Schreck acted in?

Max Schreck has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Max Schreck?

Other notable films include "Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook", "CALCO (A Symphony of Echo)", and "Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman".