Thomas Kügel - Actor Profile

Thomas Kügel

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
44Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 6, 1959
Birth Place: Burgebrach, Germany

About Thomas Kügel

Thomas Kügel was born in 1959. He is an actor, known for Cloud Atlas (2012), Tatort(1969) and Heiter bis tödlich - Nordisch herb (2011).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Thomas Kügel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Thomas Kügel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Thomas Kügel's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Thomas Kügel'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 Borowski und der stille Gast, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Thomas Kügel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Thomas Kügel's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Borowski und der stille Gast (2012) movie poster
★8.0

Borowski und der stille Gast:

Borowski und der stille Gast

2012•TV Movie
★7.5
Die Braut von der Tankstelle (2005) movie poster
★7.5

Die Braut von der Tankstelle: Felix from Hamburg comes into possession of a run-down gas station in the middle of the north German provinces through a

Die Braut von der Tankstelle

2005•Romance
★7.1
Sauerkrautkoma (2018) movie poster
★7.1

Sauerkrautkoma: When a hilariously dull policeman moves in with his best buddy in Munich, he has to deal with scandals, a corpse — and p

Sauerkrautkoma

2018•Comedy
★7.1
Little Sharks (1992) movie poster
★7.1

Little Sharks: When dishwasher Ingo, whose girl-friend has just left him, returns a borrowed bar stool to the Folkwang Acting School in

Little Sharks

1992•Comedy
★7.1
The Dumpling Affair (2017) movie poster
★7.1

The Dumpling Affair: After a provincial policeman gets falsely accused of a crime that was committed with his pocket knife, he begins a turbu

The Dumpling Affair

2017•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Thomas Kügel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Steckerlfischfiasko Mayor Flop Similar →
2023 Rehragout-Rendezvous Bürgermeister Hit Similar →
2022 Guglhupfgeschwader Mayor Average Similar →
2021 Kaiserschmarrndrama Mayor Hit Similar →
2019 Leberkäsjunkie Mayor Hit Similar →
2018 Tödliches Comeback Howard König Flop Similar →
2018 Sauerkrautkoma Mayor Hit Similar →
2018 Gefangen: Der Fall K. Richter Average Similar →
2017 The Dumpling Affair Mayor Hit Similar →
2017 Zwei Bauern und kein Land Rudi Kruse Flop Similar →
2017 Eltern allein zu Haus: Die Winters Rektor Flop Similar →
2016 Schweinskopf al dente Mayor Hit Similar →
2016 Nur nicht aufregen! Dr. Hartmut Zierle Average Similar →
2015 Brandmal Hans Schreiber Average Similar →
2015 Die Insassen Hubert Wienkamp Average Similar →
2015 The People vs. Fritz Bauer Dr. Erwin Schüle Hit Similar →
2015 Punk Berlin 1982 Richard Flop Similar →
2015 Frau Roggenschaubs Reise Pastor Flop Similar →
2014 Winterkartoffelknödel Mayor Hit Similar →
2014 Elly Beinhorn: Solo Flight Ferdinand Porsche Flop Similar →
2013 Dampfnudelblues Mayor Hit Similar →
2013 George Wilhelm Fraenger Hit Similar →
2013 Großer Mann ganz klein! Andreas Flop Similar →
2013 Sources of Life Mayor Average Similar →
2012 Cloud Atlas Vater Hit Similar →
2012 Wunschkind Dr.Geller Average Similar →
2012 Borowski und der stille Gast Kriminalrat Schladitz Super Hit Similar →
2012 The System Dr. Schwiers Flop Similar →
2011 Pilgerfahrt nach Padua Jumbo Flop Similar →
2011 Kein Sex ist auch keine Lösung Beamter Average Similar →
2010 Callgirl Undercover Friedrich-Wilhelm Brothaupt Flop Similar →
2010 The Lost Father Arzt Flop Similar →
2009 Das Glück ist eine ernste Sache Dr. Harald Bleuler Flop Similar →
2009 Hoffnung für Kummerow Josef Flop Similar →
2009 Von ganzem Herzen Dr. Watzmann Flop Similar →
2008 Schade um das schöne Geld Kongo Müller Flop Similar →
2008 Der Prinz von nebenan Paul Plettenberg Flop Similar →
2006 Spur der Hoffnung Thiel Flop Similar →
2006 Der beste Lehrer der Welt Hausmeister Iwanowitsch Flop Similar →
2005 Die Braut von der Tankstelle Dr. Fischer Super Hit Similar →
2005 Das geheime Leben meiner Freundin - Flop Similar →
2004 Für immer im Herzen Walter Average Similar →
2002 Der Unbestechliche - Average Similar →
1992 Little Sharks Macbeth Hit Similar →

Thomas Kügel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Thomas Kügel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thomas Kügel is "Borowski und der stille Gast" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Thomas Kügel acted in?

Thomas Kügel has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Thomas Kügel?

Other notable films include "Die Braut von der Tankstelle", "Sauerkrautkoma", and "Little Sharks".

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