Ulrike Folkerts

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

26Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 14, 1961

Birth Place: Kassel, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ulrike Folkerts reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Ulrike Folkerts's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ulrike Folkerts remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ich bin eine Insel, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ulrike Folkerts Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ulrike Folkerts's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Ich bin eine Insel: Gregor Schnitzler's heartbreaking drama focuses on a traumatized woman, who has to deal with a clinging young girl. Afte

Ich bin eine Insel

2007•Drama

★7.0

Der kleine Unterschied (1997) movie poster

★7.0

Der kleine Unterschied: A 60-year-old journalist falls in love with a young woman, abandons his wife and children and ends up falling into lonel

Der kleine Unterschied

1997•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Over My Dead Body: A cynical and ruthless womanizer dies, but is given the chance to return to life if he manages to save three women withi

Over My Dead Body

1995•Comedy

★5.5

★5.5

A Long Way Home: Ben Winter returns from his tour in Afghanistan with the German ISAF. Having survived a suicide bombing, which claimed t

A Long Way Home

2008•Drama

★5.4

★5.4

Residual Risk: Nuclear security expert Katja Wernecke (Ulrike Folkerts) helps cover up a fire in the German nuclear reactor she works i

Residual Risk

2011•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ulrike Folkerts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2020	Unbekannte Helden	Ines Krakauer	Flop	Similar →
2020	Katie Fforde: Ein Haus am Meer	Anne Clark	Flop	Similar →
2019	Rosamunde Pilcher: Schwiegertöchter	Lynette Dawson	Flop	Similar →
2018	Celebrate Eileen!	Mutter	Flop	Similar →
2016	Rose	Marie	Flop	Similar →
2015	Das goldene Ufer	Gräfin von Rennitz	Flop	Similar →
2014	Ein Sommer in Amsterdam	Mia Kaufmann	Flop	Similar →
2013	Spieltrieb	Patrizia Fischer, Adas Mutter	Flop	Similar →
2013	Global Player - Wo wir sind isch vorne	Marianne Bogenschütz	Flop	Similar →
2011	Stadtgeflüster - Sex nach Fünf	Ariane Keller	Flop	Similar →
2011	Residual Risk	Katja Wernecke	Flop	Similar →
2009	Liebe in anderen Umständen	Silke Hauswald	Flop	Similar →
2008	A Long Way Home	Lona Reimann	Average	Similar →
2007	Ich bin eine Insel	Thea Winkler	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	The Bodyguard	Mona Dengler	Flop	Similar →
2003	Mutti - Der Film	Zahnärztin	Flop	Similar →
1999	Der Hochstapler	Ruth Berg	Flop	Similar →
1999	Männer und andere Katastrophen	Rebecca Kern	Flop	Similar →
1997	Der kleine Unterschied	Karin	Hit	Similar →
1997	Five Children Need a Mother	Doro	Flop	Similar →
1995	Over My Dead Body	Charlotte	Average	Similar →
1995	Der Leihmann	Vio	Flop	Similar →
1995	Glück auf Kredit	Judith	Flop	Similar →
1992	Klinik des Grauens	Kommissarin	Flop	Similar →
1991	Unter Kollegen	Christa Wagner	Flop	Similar →
1989	Ein Prachtexemplar	Katharina Scholle	Flop	Similar →

Ulrike Folkerts - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ulrike Folkerts?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ulrike Folkerts is "Ich bin eine Insel" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Ulrike Folkerts acted in?

Ulrike Folkerts has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ulrike Folkerts?

Other notable films include "Der kleine Unterschied", "Over My Dead Body", and "A Long Way Home".