Heinz Petters - Actor Profile

Heinz Petters

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
22Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 9, 1932
Birth Place: Graz, Austria

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Heinz Petters reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Heinz Petters'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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Heinz Petters remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Der Waldbauernbub - Weihnacht in der Waldheimat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Heinz Petters Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Heinz Petters's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Der Waldbauernbub - Weihnacht in der Waldheimat (1983) movie poster
★7.7

Der Waldbauernbub - Weihnacht in der Waldheimat — Styria in the second half of the 18th century: It's Christmas in the forest home of the poet Peter Rosegger. During Adve

Der Waldbauernbub - Weihnacht in der Waldheimat

1983•Family
★6.7
Der Bockerer II - Österreich ist frei (1996) movie poster
★6.7

Der Bockerer II - Österreich ist frei — Vienna, 1947. Bockerer and his wife Binerl have survived the war, though his butcher's shop was destroyed by bombs. Karl

Der Bockerer II - Österreich ist frei

1996•Drama
★6.7
Der Bockerer III - Die Brücke von Andau (2000) movie poster
★6.7

Der Bockerer III - Die Brücke von Andau — Vienna, 1956. Viennese butcher Karl Bockerer goes to Hungary to buy meat. Along with his foster son and grandchild, he i

Der Bockerer III - Die Brücke von Andau

2000•Drama
★6.6
Erbsen auf halb 6 (2004) movie poster
★6.6

Erbsen auf halb 6 — It all starts with a bang. The car breaks through the crash barrier and falls off the bridge. The lights go out. After t

Erbsen auf halb 6

2004•Drama
★6.5
Headstand (1982) movie poster
★6.5

Headstand — A misunderstood youth is incorrectly placed in a mental hospital.

Headstand

1982•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Heinz Petters.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2004 Erbsen auf halb 6 Küster Hit Similar →
2003 Der Bockerer IV - Prager Frühling Franz Hatzinger Average Similar →
2001 Zwei unter einem Dach Christian Average Similar →
2000 Der Bockerer III - Die Brücke von Andau Hatzinger Hit Similar →
2000 Lumpazivagabundus Knierim Flop Similar →
1999 Ein Herz wird wieder jung Wenzel Flop Similar →
1999 Eine fast perfekte Hochzeit Felix Hirnschroth - Sigis Großvater Flop Similar →
1996 Der Bockerer II - Österreich ist frei Franz Hatzinger Hit Similar →
1996 Ein fast perfekter Seitensprung Felix Hirnschroth - Sigis Großvater Average Similar →
1995 Unser Opa ist der Beste - Flop Similar →
1994 Mein Freund, der Lipizzaner Schreibner Flop Similar →
1992 Die Zwillingsschwestern aus Tirol Grinderl Flop Similar →
1983 Der Waldbauernbub - Weihnacht in der Waldheimat Spreitzegger Super Hit Similar →
1982 Headstand Hubert Kohlmann Hit Similar →
1982 Der richtige Mann Traude's father Flop Similar →
1978 Vor Gericht seh'n wir uns wieder - Skurriles aus dem schönen Wien - Flop Similar →
1976 Attempted Flight Ober im Kaffeehaus Flop Similar →
1973 Der letzte Werkelmann - Flop Similar →
1971 Wiener Totentanz Kasperl / Polizist / Havlicek / Alois / Empfangschef / Vertreter / Honolulu-Boy / Großvater / Nährvater Josef / Der Liebe Gott / Trotengräber / Leopold / Albert Flop Similar →
1970 Jedermann Dünner Vetter Flop Similar →
1969 Zu ebener Erde und erster Stock Johann Flop Similar →
1966 Axel an der Himmelstür Herrlinger Flop Similar →

Heinz Petters - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Heinz Petters?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heinz Petters is "Der Waldbauernbub - Weihnacht in der Waldheimat" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Heinz Petters acted in?

Heinz Petters has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Heinz Petters?

Other notable films include "Der Bockerer II - Österreich ist frei", "Der Bockerer III - Die Brücke von Andau", and "Erbsen auf halb 6".