Michael Mellinger

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

36Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Born: May 30, 1929

Birth Place: Kochel am See, Germany

About Michael Mellinger

Michael Andreas Mellinger (30 May 1929 – 17 March 2004) was a German actor in film, television, theatre and radio.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael Mellinger reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Michael Mellinger'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael Mellinger remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in What's a Carry On?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michael Mellinger Movies Ranked

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

★7.8

★7.8

What's a Carry On?: Documentary commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 'Carry On' comedy film series. Archive clips and out-takes are mix

What's a Carry On?

1998•Documentary

★7.4

★7.4

Goldfinger: Special agent 007 comes face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time, and now he must outwit and out

Goldfinger

1964•Adventure

★6.9

★6.9

Dirty Pretty Things: An undocumented immigrant finds a human heart in one of the toilets of the west London hotel where he works with other u

Dirty Pretty Things

2002•Crime

★6.9

Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1951) movie poster

★6.9

Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.: Captain Horatio Hornblower leads his ship HMS Lydia on a perilous transatlantic voyage, during which his faithful crew b

Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.

1951•Adventure

★6.8

★6.8

Stalag Luft: Few wartime prisoners have attempted escape quite as many times as bumbling RAF Officer James Forrester. Though Officer

Stalag Luft

1993•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Mellinger.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2002	Dirty Pretty Things	German Man	Hit	Similar →
1999	The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil	Paretti	Flop	Similar →
1998	What's a Carry On?	Chindi (archive footage) (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1998	The Ebb-Tide	Victor Kleist	Average	Similar →
1995	Behind the Scenes with 'Goldfinger'	Self	Average	Similar →
1993	Stalag Luft	Second Ferret	Hit	Similar →
1993	Maria's Child	Antonio	Flop	Similar →
1993	Temptation of Sainthood	Father	Flop	Similar →
1990	Sticky Wickets	Schmidt	Flop	Similar →
1987	Three Kinds of Heat	Reggio	Flop	Similar →
1984	Until September	Colonel Viola	Flop	Similar →
1983	Ghost Dance	of Marianne's Daydream	Flop	Similar →
1983	Ascendancy	Schulz	Flop	Similar →
1981	Eye of the Needle	Portuguese Man	Hit	Similar →
1980	The Awakening	Hamid	Average	Similar →
1980	At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)	Johannes Schmidt	Flop	Similar →
1979	Gossip from the Forest	General Waygand	Flop	Similar →
1978	Licking Hitler	Karl	Flop	Similar →
1977	That's Carry On!	Chindi (archive footage) (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1970	Puppet on a Chain	Hotel Manager	Average	Similar →
1969	The Assassination Bureau	Venetian Police Officer (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1968	Carry On Up the Khyber	Chindi	Average	Similar →
1967	None of That	Cuesta	Flop	Similar →
1964	Goldfinger	Kisch	Hit	Similar →
1963	The Rivals	Waiter	Average	Similar →
1962	The Password Is Courage	Feldwebel	Average	Similar →
1960	Naked Among Wolves	Riomand	Flop	Similar →
1960	Man on a String	-	Average	Similar →
1958	The Secret Man	Tony Norwood	Average	Similar →
1958	Three Crooked Men	Vince	Average	Similar →
1954	Radio Cab Murder	Tim	Flop	Similar →
1954	The Beachcomber	Medical Orderly	Average	Similar →
1954	They Who Dare	Toplis	Average	Similar →
1953	South of Algiers	Spahi N.C.O.	Average	Similar →
1952	South Pacific	Henry	Flop	Similar →
1951	Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.	Spanish Officer (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Michael Mellinger - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Mellinger?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Mellinger is "What's a Carry On?" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Michael Mellinger acted in?

Michael Mellinger has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Mellinger?

Other notable films include "Goldfinger", "Dirty Pretty Things", and "Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.".