Klaus Maria Brandauer
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Klaus Maria Brandauer (Austrian German: [klaʊs maˈriːa ˈbrandaʊɐ]; born Klaus Georg Steng; 22 June, 1943) is an Austrian actor and director. He is also a professor at the Max Reinhardt Seminar. Brandauer is known internationally for his roles in Mephisto (1981), Never Say Never Again (1983), Hanussen (1988), Burning Secret (1988), The Russia House (1990), and White Fang (1991). For his supporting role as Bror von Blixen-Finecke in Out of Africa (1985), he was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award. Brandauer has a working knowledge of and has acted in at least five languages including German, Italian, Hungarian, English and French. Description above from the Wikipedia article Klaus Maria Brandauer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Klaus Maria Brandauer 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 Klaus Maria Brandauer'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Klaus Maria Brandauer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Leonce und Lena, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Klaus Maria Brandauer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Klaus Maria Brandauer's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Klaus Maria Brandauer.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ferdinand von Schirach: Feinde – Der Prozess | Konrad Biegler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Enemies: The Confession | Konrad Biegler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Enemies: Against the Clock | Konrad Biegler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Eine Stadt als Bühne - 100 Jahre Salzburger Festspiele | self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Cinema Austria, the first 112 Years | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Final Report | Professor Stephanus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Marina, Mabuse und Morituri | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Die Auslöschung | Ernst Lemden | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich | Wilhelm Reich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Manipulation | Urs Rappold | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Tetro | Carlo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Entrusted | Gregor Lämmle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bonhoeffer | Dietrich Bonhoeffer | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Poem: I Set My Foot Upon the Air and It Carried Me | Der Schiffbrüchige | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Between Strangers | Alexander Bauer | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Everyman's Feast | Jan Jedermann | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Druids | Julius Caesar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Diver | Orlov | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Belief, Hope and Blood | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Introducing Dorothy Dandridge | Otto Preminger | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Rembrandt | Rembrandt van Rijn | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Jeremiah | King Nebuchadnezzar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Mario and the Magician | Cipolla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Felidae | Pascal / Claudandus (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Becoming Colette | Henri Gauthier-Villars | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | White Fang | Alex Larson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Russia House | Dante | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Seven Minutes | Georg Elser | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Spider's Web | Benjamin Lenz | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The French Revolution | Danton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Burning Secret | Baron | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hanussen | Klaus Schneider / Eric Jan Hanussen | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Streets of Gold | Alek Neuman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Out of Africa | Baron Bror Blixen/Baron Hans Blixen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Lightship | Captain Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Colonel Redl | Alfred Redl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Kindergarten | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Never Say Never Again | Maximilian Largo | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Way Out | Baron Georg von Wergenthin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | La quinta donna | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Mephisto | Hendrik Höfgen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Sunday in October | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Jahreszeiten der Liebe | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Jean-Christophe | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Leonce und Lena | Prinz Leonie, sein Sohn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Frag nach bei Casanova | Klaus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Wienerinnen | Josef Ulrich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Salzburg Connection | Johann Kronsteiner | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | The naked face | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Das Käthchen von Heilbronn | Gottfried Friedeborn | Flop | Similar → |
Klaus Maria Brandauer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Klaus Maria Brandauer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Klaus Maria Brandauer is "Leonce und Lena" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Klaus Maria Brandauer acted in?
Klaus Maria Brandauer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Klaus Maria Brandauer?
Other notable films include "Ferdinand von Schirach: Feinde – Der Prozess", "Poem: I Set My Foot Upon the Air and It Carried Me", and "Final Report".