Ramses Shaffy
ActingAbout Ramses Shaffy
Ramses Shaffy (1933–2009) was a Dutch actor and singer. Born near Paris, his Egyptian diplomat father and Polish noble mother separated before he was born and he was adopted by a Dutch family at a young age. He became popular during the 1960s and made a theatre comeback from alcoholism in the early 1990s, playing Don Quichotte in the musical The Man of la Mancha. His most famous songs include Zing, vecht, huil, bid, lach, werk en bewonder (Sing, fight, cry, pray, laugh, work and admire), We zullen doorgaan (We will go on), and Laat me (Leave me be). His website describes Shaffy as ‘a Dutch-Franco-Polish-Russian-Egyptian mixture of Tom Waits and Frank Sinatra’.
Ramses Shaffy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ramses Shaffy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ramses Shaffy's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of Ramses Shaffy'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 The Manneken Pis Case, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ramses Shaffy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ramses Shaffy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ramses Shaffy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Nachtvlinder | Walko van Haland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | De nietsnut | Richard Kesselaar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Precious | Psychiater | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nitwits | Joel Palsma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Good Hope | Simon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | All Rebels | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Cha Cha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Anna, Child of the Daffodils | Gerrit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Whipping Cream Hero | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Schermerhoorn | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Confessions of Loving Couples | Frank Jansen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Manneken Pis Case | Karel Vos | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ramses Shaffy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ramses Shaffy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ramses Shaffy is "The Manneken Pis Case" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Ramses Shaffy acted in?
Ramses Shaffy has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ramses Shaffy?
Other notable films include "The Good Hope", "Confessions of Loving Couples", and "The Whipping Cream Hero".