Otto Wernicke
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Otto Karl Robert Wernicke (30 September 1893, Osterode am Harz – 7 November 1965) was a German actor. He was best known for his role as police inspector Karl Lohmann in the two Fritz Lang films M and The Testament of Dr. Mabuse. He was the first one to portray Captain Smith in the first "official" Titanic film. Wernicke was married to a Jewish woman. Only due to a special permit was he allowed to continue his work in Nazi Germany. Description above from the Wikipedia article Otto Wernicke licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Otto Wernicke Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Otto Wernicke reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Otto Wernicke's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 12% of Otto Wernicke'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 M, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Otto Wernicke Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Otto Wernicke's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Otto Wernicke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Immer die Mädchen | Diener Adam Fröschl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Das Sonntagskind | Willowitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Studentin Helene Willfüer | Dr. Rainer sr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Sky Without Stars | Inspektor Hoffmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Chased by the Devil | Herr Dakar | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Who Drove the Grey Ford? | Kriminalkommissar Thieme | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Du bist nicht allein | Martin Jürgens | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Amico | Robert Kornagel, Konditormeister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Long Is the Road | doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Between Yesterday and Tomorrow | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Kolberg | Bauer Werner | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Molander Case | Kunsthändler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Das Leben ruft | Der Vater | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Seinerzeit zu meiner Zeit | Amtgerichtsrat Witt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Titanic | Kapitän Edward J. Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Der Seniorchef | Georg von Schulte, Pferdezüchter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Great King | Oberst Rochow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Waitress Anna | Ludwig Burgstaller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Homecoming | Old Manz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Maria Ilona | Fürst Windischgrätz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Der Stammbaum des Dr. Pistorius | Franz Tettenborn, Schuhmachermeister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Midsummer Night's Fire | Vogelreuter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | D III 88 | Oberwerkmeister Bonicke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Gold in New Frisco | Jonathan Pepper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Silvesternacht am Alexanderplatz | Gast im 'Elite' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Drei wunderschöne Tage | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Dreizehn Mann und eine Kanone | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Liebesbriefe aus dem Engadin | Thomas Viertinger, Hotelier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Nordlicht | Kaufmann Hansen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Wie einst im Mai | Schradecke, Stellmacher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Der Katzensteg | Gastwirt Merckel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Das große Abenteuer | Kriminalrat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Stimme des Blutes | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Manege | Jan Morell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Gleisdreieck | Scheffler - Aufsichtsbeamter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | A Castle in Flanders | Bonnet - Agent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Arzt aus Leidenschaft | Geheimrat Grimm, Chefarzt der Klinik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Merry Wives | Herr Fluth / Frank Ford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Knockout – Ein junges Mädchen, ein junger Mann | Boxmanager Schmidtchen | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Master of the World | Wolter | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Switched Bride | Der Gefängnisdirektor | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Fugitive from Chicago | Wolke, Werkmeister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Der Tunnel | Bärmann | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | S.A. Mann Brand | Herr Brand | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Testament of Dr. Mabuse | Kommissar Lohmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Die blonde Christl | Franz Lechner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Bartered Bride | Heiratsvermittler Kezal | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Night of Temptation | Gesandter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Peter Voss, Thief of Millions | Pitt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | M | Inspector Karl Lohmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
Otto Wernicke - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Otto Wernicke?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Otto Wernicke is "M" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Otto Wernicke acted in?
Otto Wernicke has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Otto Wernicke?
Other notable films include "The Testament of Dr. Mabuse", "Who Drove the Grey Ford?", and "The Great King".