Karl Sturm - Actor Profile

Karl Sturm

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
38Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 22, 1935
Birth Place: Germany

About Karl Sturm

Karl Sturm was a German actor and voice actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Karl Sturm reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 38 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Karl Sturm'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Karl Sturm remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in KLK Calling PTZ – The Red Orchestra, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Karl Sturm Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Karl Sturm's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5
KLK Calling PTZ – The Red Orchestra (1971) movie poster
★9.5

KLK Calling PTZ – The Red Orchestra — East German film about the history of Red Orchestra, a real life German pro-Soviet spy ring created after the rise of Hi

KLK Calling PTZ – The Red Orchestra

1971•Drama
★8.5
Entlassen auf Bewährung (1965) movie poster
★8.5

Entlassen auf Bewährung — After causing a deadly hit-and-run motorcycle accident, Conny Schenk spends two years in prison, where he is able to com

Entlassen auf Bewährung

1965•Drama
★8.0
Kaule (1967) movie poster
★8.0

Kaule — Eleven-year-old Kaule lives with his aunt in Hinrichsfelde, a small village located in Mecklenburg. The smart and animat

Kaule

1967•Family
★8.0
...inklusive Totenschein (1977) movie poster
★8.0

...inklusive Totenschein — Civil engineer Berger is looking for his mother and learns that she has died and was last in a home run by the notorious

...inklusive Totenschein

1977•Drama
★6.6
Akcja pod Arsenałem (1977) movie poster
★6.6

Akcja pod Arsenałem — In Nazi-occupied Warsaw, teenage scouts Alek, Rudy, and Zośka risk their lives pulling down a swastika and hoisting the

Akcja pod Arsenałem

1977

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Karl Sturm.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 Forbidden Love Onkel Average Similar →
1989 Ich, Thomas Müntzer, Sichel Gottes - Flop Similar →
1988 The Frog Prince 2. Reiter Flop Similar →
1987 Die erste Reihe - Flop Similar →
1987 Stielke, Heinz, Fifteen... - Flop Similar →
1986 Weihnachtsgeschichten - Flop Similar →
1986 Zwei blaue Augen Fricke Flop Similar →
1985 Der Schimmelreiter - Average Similar →
1985 Irrläufer Betriebssicherheitsmann Flop Similar →
1984 Mein lieber Alexander - Flop Similar →
1982 Soviel Wind und keine Segel - Flop Similar →
1982 Geschlechtskrankheiten Narrator Flop Similar →
1981 Die Kolonie - Flop Similar →
1981 Martin XIII. - Flop Similar →
1981 Wizja lokalna 1901 Gendarme Average Similar →
1980 Der Keiler vom Keilsberg Ossi Brettschneider Flop Similar →
1980 Morning Stars - Flop Similar →
1979 The Blue Helmet - Flop Similar →
1979 The Goose-Girl at the Fountain - Flop Similar →
1979 Phoenix Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1978 Wherever You Are, Mr. President oficer Gestapo Flop Similar →
1978 Über sieben Brücken mußt du gehn - Flop Similar →
1977 ...inklusive Totenschein - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Der Hasenhüter - Flop Similar →
1977 Akcja pod Arsenałem Schultz Hit Similar →
1975 Büttners Truhe Georg Büttner Flop Similar →
1974 Zum Beispiel Josef - Flop Similar →
1974 Die Ostsee ruft Rudi Flop Similar →
1973 Na krawędzi Georg Flop Similar →
1971 Pułapka Jan Rajner (voice) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1971 KLK Calling PTZ – The Red Orchestra Major Krüger Super Hit Similar →
1970 My Zero Hour - Average Similar →
1968 The Boss Will Be Here at Noon - Flop Similar →
1967 Kaule - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Entlassen auf Bewährung Rudi Stamann Super Hit Similar →
1959 Im Sonderauftrag Sailor Karl Flop Similar →
1958 The Sailor's Song soldier Hit Similar →
1956 The Brave Little Tailor Ritter Flop Similar →

Karl Sturm - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Karl Sturm?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karl Sturm is "KLK Calling PTZ – The Red Orchestra" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Karl Sturm acted in?

Karl Sturm has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Karl Sturm?

Other notable films include "Entlassen auf Bewährung", "Kaule", and "...inklusive Totenschein".