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’.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ramses Shaffy 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 Ramses Shaffy'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), Ramses Shaffy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Manneken Pis Case, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ramses Shaffy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ramses Shaffy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ramses Shaffy.
| 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".