Peter Dornseif

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

12Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 20, 1907

Birth Place: Borbeck, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peter Dornseif reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Peter Dornseif'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peter Dornseif remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Alarm at the Circus, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Peter Dornseif Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Dornseif's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Alarm at the Circus: Two boys from West Berlin, Klaus and Max, live in poverty. They dream of a career in boxing and save every penny in orde

Alarm at the Circus

1954•Drama

★7.5

Hörig bis zur letzten Sünde (1970) movie poster

★7.5

Hörig bis zur letzten Sünde: A bank employee is persuaded to take part in a robbery at “his” bank, hoping to pull off the coup of his life. His wife

Hörig bis zur letzten Sünde

1970•Crime

★5.9

★5.9

The Benthin Family: The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in t

The Benthin Family

1950•Drama

★5.2

★5.2

The School Girls: Mockumentary about German schoolgirls openly talking about their scandalous sexual experiences. Some of these are illust

The School Girls

1970•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Modell Bianka: The friends Jochen and Gerd both work at the fashion boutique "Saxonia", which has only recently designed a new collecti

Modell Bianka

1951•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Dornseif.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1970	The School Girls	Herr Holm	Flop	Similar →
1970	Hörig bis zur letzten Sünde	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	Der Fall Lena Christ	Priester	Flop	Similar →
1969	Bahnübergang	Schnabel	Flop	Similar →
1968	Risiko für Weihnachtsmänner	Manager	Flop	Similar →
1966	Der Mann mit der Puppe	Bill Portly	Flop	Similar →
1959	An Old Love	Uhland	Flop	Similar →
1954	Alarm at the Circus	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1952	Sein großer Sieg	Dr. Hartmann	Flop	Similar →
1952	The Condemned Village	Direktor	Flop	Similar →
1951	Modell Bianka	-	Flop	Similar →
1950	The Benthin Family	Dr. Benthin	Average	Similar →

Peter Dornseif - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Dornseif?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Dornseif is "Alarm at the Circus" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Dornseif acted in?

Peter Dornseif has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Dornseif?

Other notable films include "Hörig bis zur letzten Sünde", "The Benthin Family", and "The School Girls".