Peter Lorre
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Peter Lorre (June 26, 1904 – March 23, 1964) was a Hungarian-American actor frequently typecast as a sinister foreigner. He caused an international sensation in 1931 with his portrayal of a serial killer who preys on little girls in the German film M. Later he became a popular featured player in Hollywood crime films and mysteries, notably alongside Humphrey Bogart and Sydney Greenstreet, and as the star of the successful Mr. Moto detective series.
Peter Lorre Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Peter Lorre reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Peter Lorre's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 72% of Peter Lorre'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 Heroes of Horror, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Peter Lorre Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Lorre's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Peter Lorre has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film | Doctor Gogol (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Moto Is Missing | Mr. Moto (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Heroes of Horror | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Creepy Classics | Dr. Adolphus Bedlo - (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Horror of It All | Dr. Adolphus Bedlo (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Patsy | Morgan Heywood | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Comedy of Terrors | Felix Gillie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Raven | Dr. Adolphus Bedlo | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Tales of Terror | Montresor ("The Black Cat") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Big Circus | Skeeter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Silk Stockings | Brankov, Commisar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | Steward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Conseil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Disneyland Story | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lost One | Dr. Karl Rothe, alias Dr. Karl Neumeister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | My Favorite Brunette | Kismet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Beast with Five Fingers | Hilary Cummins | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Verdict | Victor Emmric | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Chase | Gino | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Three Strangers | Johnny West | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Arsenic and Old Lace | Dr. Einstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Mask of Dimitrios | Cornelius Leyden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Passage to Marseille | Marius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Cross of Lorraine | Sergeant Berger | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Background to Danger | Nikolai Zaleshoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Casablanca | Ugarte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Boogie Man Will Get You | Dr. Arthur Lorentz | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | All Through the Night | Pepi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Maltese Falcon | Joel Cairo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | They Met in Bombay | Captain Chang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Face Behind the Mask | Janos 'Johnny' Szabo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Stranger on the Third Floor | The Stranger | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | I Was an Adventuress | Polo | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Strange Cargo | M'sieu Pig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation | Mr. Moto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Moto in Danger Island | Kentaro Moto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mr. Moto's Gamble | Kentaro Moto | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Secret Agent | The General | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Crime and Punishment | Roderick Raskolnikov | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mad Love | Doctor Gogol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Man Who Knew Too Much | Abbott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | What Women Dream | Otto Fuessli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Stupéfiants | The Hunchback | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Five from the Jazzband | Car Thief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Trunks of Mr. O.F. | Redakteur Stix | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | M | Hans Beckert | Super Hit | Similar → |
Peter Lorre - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Lorre?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Lorre is "Heroes of Horror" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Peter Lorre acted in?
Peter Lorre has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter Lorre?
Other notable films include "Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman", "What Women Dream", and "Casablanca".