Michael Janisch - Actor Profile

Michael Janisch

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
29Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 21, 1927
Birth Place: Wien, Austria

Michael Janisch Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael Janisch reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Michael Janisch's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Michael Janisch's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michael Janisch Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Janisch's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael Janisch has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 Der Feuerteufel - Flammen des Todes Karl Hofbauer Flop Similar →
1983 The Inheritors Günther Average Similar →
1982 Die Geschichte einer Vielgeliebten Silberner Flop Similar →
1981 Tarabas Konzew Flop Similar →
1977 The Standard Orbeliani Flop Similar →
1976 Bomber & Paganini - Flop Similar →
1974 The Girl from Petrovka - Flop Similar →
1973 The Journey to Vienna Major Kopp Flop Similar →
1973 Der letzte Werkelmann - Flop Similar →
1973 The Refusal Obergefreiter Hit Similar →
1971 Der fidele Bauer Zopf, Gendarm Flop Similar →
1971 The Vampire Happening Handwerker Flop Similar →
1971 And Jimmy Went to the Rainbow's Foot - Flop Similar →
1968 Fast ein Poet Jamie Cregan Flop Similar →
1966 Where Are You Taking That Woman Kurt Waldeck (Vienna segment) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1963 An Alibi for Death Martin Siebeck Hit Similar →
1963 Dwarf Nose Fürst Flop Similar →
1962 Donadieu Tiefenbach Flop Similar →
1961 Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald Ladislaus Havlicek Super Hit Similar →
1960 Am Galgen hängt die Liebe Jannis Flop Similar →
1959 Der Schatz vom Toplitzsee - Average Similar →
1959 The Journey - Average Similar →
1958 Einmal noch die Heimat seh’n Robert Flop Similar →
1955 08/15 at Home Oberleutnant Griefer Flop Similar →
1954 Schicksal am Lenkrad Gendarmerie-Postenkommandant Flop Similar →
1953 Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen Bergmann Flop Similar →
1953 Annaluise & Anton Hollack, Chauffeur Super Hit Similar →
1953 Die Regimentstochter Karl Flop Similar →
1951 Gangsterpremiere Ferry Flop Similar →

Michael Janisch - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Janisch?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Janisch is "Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Michael Janisch acted in?

Michael Janisch has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Janisch?

Other notable films include "Annaluise & Anton", "The Refusal", and "Where Are You Taking That Woman".

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