Jürgen Hentsch - Actor Profile

Jürgen Hentsch

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 17, 1936
Birth Place: Görlitz, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jürgen Hentsch 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 Jürgen Hentsch'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jürgen Hentsch remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in As Long as There’s Life in Me, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jürgen Hentsch Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jürgen Hentsch's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
As Long as There’s Life in Me (1965) movie poster
★10.0

As Long as There’s Life in Me — This is part one of a two-part biopic about Karl Liebknecht. In 1914, Germany is arming itself for war. Karl Liebknecht,

As Long as There’s Life in Me

1965•Drama
★7.3
I Was Nineteen (1968) movie poster
★7.3

I Was Nineteen — A young soldier enters Germany with Soviet troops at the end of WWII, feeling like a stranger in his homeland. As he mee

I Was Nineteen

1968•Drama
★7.2
Küss mich, wenn es Liebe ist (2008) movie poster
★7.2

Küss mich, wenn es Liebe ist —

Küss mich, wenn es Liebe ist

2008•TV Movie
★7.0
Hannah (1996) movie poster
★7.0

Hannah — The dynamic PR-agent Hannah is starting up her dream-job in the Hochstedt Company producing toys and soon falls in love

Hannah

1996•Thriller
★6.8
The Deathmaker (1995) movie poster
★6.8

The Deathmaker — Fritz Haarmann, who has killed at least 27 boys, is questioned by a psychology professor in order to find out whether he

The Deathmaker

1995•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jürgen Hentsch.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Der Mann aus der Pfalz Eduard Ackermann Flop Similar →
2009 Die Frau, die im Wald verschwand Dr. Rohleder Average Similar →
2008 Küss mich, wenn es Liebe ist Eric Hit Similar →
2007 Angsthasen Andreas Zumbach Average Similar →
2007 Der Butler und die Prinzessin Rudolph von Knesewitz Flop Similar →
2006 Die Tote vom Deich Georg Hallhoff Flop Similar →
2006 Robin Pilcher - Jenseits des Ozeans Lord Inchelvie Average Similar →
2005 Die Diebin und der General Walter Voss 'Der General' Flop Similar →
2005 Sternzeichen Dr. Erik Leitz Flop Similar →
2004 Folgeschäden Professor Mack Flop Similar →
2004 Barbara Wood - Lockruf der Vergangenheit Dr. Robert Slater Hit Similar →
2003 Hamlet_X King Flop Similar →
2003 Der zweite Frühling Edzard Meiering Flop Similar →
2003 Das Herz ist rot Professor Koch Flop Similar →
2002 Zeit der Rache Blom / Lutz Grendler Average Similar →
2001 Der Verleger Hans Zehrer Flop Similar →
2001 Ein tödliches Wochenende Harry Bach Flop Similar →
2000 Der Gerechte Richter Kalam Flop Similar →
2000 A Handful of Grass Kroog Average Similar →
2000 Kaliber Deluxe Ed Novak Flop Similar →
2000 Und morgen geht die Sonne wieder auf Dekan Walter Fürst Flop Similar →
1999 Die Blendung – Verrat aus Liebe Winfried Keller Average Similar →
1999 Schwarzes Blut Professor Höhl Flop Similar →
1999 Die Mörderin Professor Flop Similar →
1998 Abgehauen Stefan Heym Flop Similar →
1998 Mein Kind muss leben Dr. Schwarz Flop Similar →
1997 In the Name of Innocence Kurt Wolff Average Similar →
1997 Der Hauptmann von Köpenick Kriminaldirektor Mehlhorn Flop Similar →
1997 Terror im Namen der Liebe Dr. Friedrichs Flop Similar →
1996 Hannah Thomas Hochstedt Hit Similar →
1996 Das Siegel des Todes - Flop Similar →
1996 Fähre in den Tod Adrian van Damme Flop Similar →
1995 The Deathmaker Prof. Dr. Ernst Schultze Hit Similar →
1995 Der Sandmann Hauptkommissar Stolpe Flop Similar →
1995 Eine Frau will nach oben Scholl Flop Similar →
1994 Der Mann mit der Maske Arthur Schild Flop Similar →
1984 The Comical Game Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1983 A Pillar In The Stream Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1981 The Angkar Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1978 Ursula - Flop Similar →
1977 Mama, I’m Alive - Flop Similar →
1974 Das Geheimnis des Ödipus Deutscher Offizier Flop Similar →
1973 Zement - Flop Similar →
1971 Zeit der Störche Wolfgang Fischer Flop Similar →
1969 Time to Live Fred Sommer Flop Similar →
1969 The President in Exile Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1968 I Was Nineteen Oberleutnant Schenk, Adjutant Hit Similar →
1967 Die Räuber Spiegelberg Flop Similar →
1965 As Long as There’s Life in Me - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Carla Kaspar Hit Similar →

Jürgen Hentsch - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jürgen Hentsch?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jürgen Hentsch is "As Long as There’s Life in Me" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jürgen Hentsch acted in?

Jürgen Hentsch has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jürgen Hentsch?

Other notable films include "I Was Nineteen", "Küss mich, wenn es Liebe ist", and "Hannah".