Sylvester Groth
ActingAbout Sylvester Groth
Sylvester Groth was born in Jerichow, German Democratic Republic on March 31st, 1958. He is an actor with an extensive television and theater career, well known for portraying Goebbels in Inglourious Basterds (2009), Clausen in Dark (2019) and starring in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), Stalingrad (1993) and Deutschland 83 (2015).
Sylvester Groth Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sylvester Groth reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sylvester Groth's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Sylvester Groth'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 Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sylvester Groth Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sylvester Groth's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sylvester Groth has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Silent Friend | Anton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Kati: A Freestyle That Stays | Binges | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Trouble with Jessica | Groth | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The 355 | Jonas Muller | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Master Butcher | Robert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Berlin, I Love You | Frosch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | BFF Detectives | Klaus Schmitt | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kaisersturz | Kaiser Wilhelm II. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The New End | Doktor | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Breathe | Dr. Erik Langdorf | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | In Times of Fading Light | Kurt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Zorn - Kalter Rauch | Adam Völx | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | Uncle Rudi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Naked Among Wolves | Helmut Krämer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Pact | Georg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Weekend | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Frisch gepresst | Helgo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Shores of Hope | Roman | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching | Richard Wilhelm - German(voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Tom Sawyer | Doc Robinson | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Beate Uhse - das Recht auf Liebe | Martin Volke | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Keiner geht verloren | Hotte | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aghet | Martin Niepage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Inspektor Barbarotti - Mensch ohne Hund | Inspektor Gunnar Barbarotti | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Zarte Parasiten | Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Whiskey with Vodka | Martin Telleck | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Inglourious Basterds | Joseph Goebbels | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Marcel Reich-Ranicki - Mein Leben | Kawalerowicz | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hilde | Boleslaw Barlog | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Buddenbrooks | Kesselmeyer | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Reader | Prosecuting Council | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Die Weisheit der Wolken | Max Eisenacher | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Fleisch ist mein Gemüse | Oliver Bendt | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Der Kronzeuge | Frank Roloff | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | My Führer | Joseph Goebbels | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Nevermore | Pfarrer Ekdahl | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Lulu | Dr. Schön | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Das Wunder von Lengede | Harald Hansen | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Third Wave | Dauphin | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kolle - Ein Leben für Liebe und Sex | Oswalt Kolle | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Die geheime Inquisition | Großinquisitor Santori | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Der Verleger | Christian Kracht | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Volcano | Hans Hollmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Requiem for a Romantic Woman | Clemens Brentano | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Stalingrad | Otto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Last U-Boat | Funker Maschke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Verlorene Landschaft | Father (Young) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Momo | Agent BLW 553 X | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Der Schimmelreiter | Hauke Haien | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Turning Point | Mark Niebuhr | Flop | Similar → |
Sylvester Groth - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sylvester Groth?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sylvester Groth is "Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sylvester Groth acted in?
Sylvester Groth has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sylvester Groth?
Other notable films include "Inglourious Basterds", "Aghet", and "Silent Friend".