
Burghart Klaußner
ActingAbout Burghart Klaußner
Burghart Klaußner was born on September 13, 1949 in Berlin, Germany. He is an actor, known for The Edukators (2004), The White Ribbon (2009) and The People vs. Fritz Bauer (2015). He is married to Jenny. They have two children.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Burghart Klaußner 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 Burghart Klaußner'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Burghart Klaußner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in In den besten Jahren, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Burghart Klaußner Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Burghart Klaußner's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Burghart Klaußner.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Disappearance of Josef Mengele | Karl Mengele | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | An einem Tag im September | Konrad Adenauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Uncertainty Principle of Love | Alexander | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Oskar's Dress | Herr Kornmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Klassentreffen | Herr Rebentisch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Paul Auster: What If | Self - Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Silent Revolution | Minister of National Education Lange | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Freddy Eddy | Dr. Weiss | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Verdict | Vorsitzender Richter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Lion Woman | Johannes Joachim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Die letzte Reise | Jean Jovet | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Chamisso’s Shadow | Georg Wilhelm Steller (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bridge of Spies | Harald Ott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The People vs. Fritz Bauer | Fritz Bauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | 13 Minutes | Nebe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Diplomacy | Captain Werner Ebernach | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Inbetween Worlds | Oberst Haar | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | George | Helmut Maurer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Night Train to Lisbon | Judge Prado | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Zigzag Kid | Felix Glick | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | In den besten Jahren | Friedrich Gehlmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Lessons of a Dream | Gustav Merfeld | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Young Goethe in Love | Vater Buff | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Life Is Too Long | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Silence | Krischan Mittich | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aghet | Jakob Künzler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The White Ribbon | The Pastor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Age and Beauty | Justus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Reader | Judge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mediator | Mediator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Man from the Embassy | Herbert Neumann | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Yella | Dr. Gunthen | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | An die Grenze | Prof.Karow | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Der Novembermann | Hermann Droemer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Die Aufschneider | Prof. Udo Keller | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Requiem | Karl Klingler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Runaway | Born | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Edukators | Justus Hardenberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Good Bye, Lenin! | Alex's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Crazy | Klaus Lebert | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | 23 | Weber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Das Böse | Axel Wornitz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Rossini | Tabatier | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Superwife | Rudi Fährenberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | La Lumière des étoiles mortes | Capitaine Krantz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Child's Play | Micha's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Denunciation | Werner Kraengel | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Terrible Threesome | Hausbesitzer | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | From the Reports of Security Guards & Patrol Services – Part Eight | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Love Is the Beginning of All Terror | - | Flop | Similar → |
Burghart Klaußner - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Burghart Klaußner?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Burghart Klaußner is "In den besten Jahren" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Burghart Klaußner acted in?
Burghart Klaußner has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Burghart Klaußner?
Other notable films include "Aghet", "The Verdict", and "Good Bye, Lenin!".




