
S.Z. Sakall
ActingAbout S.Z. Sakall
Szőke Szakáll, known as S.Z. Sakall, was a Hungarian film character actor. He was in many films including In the Good Old Summertime, Lullaby of Broadway, Christmas in Connecticut and Casablanca in which he played Carl, the head waiter. Chubby-jowled Sakall played numerous supporting roles in Hollywood musicals and comedies in the 1940s and 1950s. His rotund cuteness earned Sakall the nickname "Cuddles," and he was often billed as S.Z. "Cuddles" Sakall in his later films, though he was never happy with the name. He was famous for using the phrase "everything is hunky dunky." Description above from the Wikipedia article S. Z. Sakall, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
S.Z. Sakall Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of S.Z. Sakall 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 S.Z. Sakall's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of S.Z. Sakall'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 I Marry My Husband, which stands out as a key performance.
Best S.Z. Sakall Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from S.Z. Sakall's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie S.Z. Sakall has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The Student Prince | Joseph Ruder | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Small Town Girl | Papa Schlemmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | It's a Big Country | Stefan Szabo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Lullaby of Broadway | Adolph Hubbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Sugarfoot | Don Miguel Wormser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Tea for Two | J. Maxwell Bloomhaus | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady | Miklos Teretzky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Montana | Papa Otto Schultz | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Look for the Silver Lining | Shendorff | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | In the Good Old Summertime | Otto Oberkugen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | My Dream Is Yours | Felix Hofer | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Whiplash | Sam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Embraceable You | Sammy | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Romance on the High Seas | Uncle Lazlo Lazlo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | April Showers | Mr. Curley | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Cynthia | Prof. Rosenkrantz | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Time, The Place and The Girl | Ladislaus Cassel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Never Say Goodbye | Willie Schmidt | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | San Antonio | Sacha Bozic | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Dolly Sisters | Uncle Latsie Dolly | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Christmas in Connecticut | Felix Bassenak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Wonder Man | Schmidt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Shine on Harvest Moon | Poppa Carl | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Thank Your Lucky Stars | Dr. Schlenna | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Casablanca | Carl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Seven Sweethearts | Mr. Van Maaster, the Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Yankee Doodle Dandy | Schwab | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Broadway | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ball of Fire | Prof. Magenbruch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Devil and Miss Jones | George (Merrick's Butler) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | That Night in Rio | Arthur Penna | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Spring Parade | Latislav Teschek - the Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | It's a Date | Carl Ober | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Affairs of Maupassant | Dr. Walitzky | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Barátságos arcot kérek | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Adventure on the Lido | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Großfürstin Alexandra | Dimitri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Kaiserwalzer | Leitner - Fabrikant aus Budapest | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Countess Mariza | Lampe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Girls to Marry | Alois Novak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | My Cousin From Warsaw | Burel, Luciennes Gatte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Squeeker | Bill "Billy" Anerley, Direktor des "Leopard-Clubs" | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | I Marry My Husband | Adolphe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Carnival Fairy | Matthias, Diener | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Headlong into happiness | Baron Monteuil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Two Hearts in Waltz Time | Der Theaterdirektor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Pavement Butterfly | Paul Bennet | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein | Sami Bambus | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Merry Farmer | - | Hit | Similar → |
S.Z. Sakall - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of S.Z. Sakall?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring S.Z. Sakall is "I Marry My Husband" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has S.Z. Sakall acted in?
S.Z. Sakall has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by S.Z. Sakall?
Other notable films include "Großfürstin Alexandra", "Casablanca", and "The Devil and Miss Jones".




