
Vladek Sheybal
ActingAbout Vladek Sheybal
Vladek Sheybal (born Władysław Rudolf Z. Sheybal; 12 March 1923 – 16 October 1992) was a Polish character actor, singer and director of both television and stage productions.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vladek Sheybal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Vladek Sheybal'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vladek Sheybal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dance of the Seven Veils, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Vladek Sheybal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vladek Sheybal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vladek Sheybal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Double X: The Name of the Game | Pawnbroker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Strike It Rich | Kinksi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | After Midnight | Hiyam El-Alfi (The Hotel Manager) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Champagne Charlie | Comte Plasky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | La fine – The End | The Narraor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Red Dawn | Bratchenko | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Memed My Hawk | Ali | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Where Is Parsifal? | Morjack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Jigsaw Man | Gen. Zorin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Fire and Sword | Andret | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Apple | Boogalow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | All About a Prima Ballerina | Marcus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Invasion: UFO | Dr. Doug Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Avalanche Express | Zannbin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Lady Vanishes | Trainmaster | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Running Blind | Kenniken | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Kitchen | Mr Marango | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Gulliver's Travels | (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Sell Out | Dutchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | House of Pleasure for Women | Francesco | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Hamlet | Player Queen / Lucianus / 1st Player | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Wind and the Lion | The Bashaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | S*P*Y*S | Borisenko | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Kiss | Portiere d'albergo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Scorpio | Zemetkin | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Innocent Bystanders | Aaron Kaplan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Pilate and Others | Kajfasz | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Spy's Wife | Vladek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Boy Friend | De Thrill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | UFO: Red alert... Attack on Earth! | Dr. Doug Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Last Valley | Mathias | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | A Distant Thunder | Hans Weider | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Leo the Last | Laszlo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Puppet on a Chain | Meegeren | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dance of the Seven Veils | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Women in Love | Loerke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Doppelgänger | Psychiatrist | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mosquito Squadron | Lieutenant Schack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Limbo Line | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Deadfall | Dr. Delgado | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | To Grab the Ring | Mijnheer Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Billion Dollar Brain | Dr. Eiwort | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Fearless Vampire Killers | Herbert (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Casino Royale | Le Chiffre's Representative | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Return from the Ashes | Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Debussy Film | Pierre Louÿs / Film Director | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | From Russia with Love | Kronsteen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Man of Rope | Prisoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Trzy kobiety | Gestapo Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Kanal | Michał | Super Hit | Similar → |
Vladek Sheybal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vladek Sheybal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vladek Sheybal is "Dance of the Seven Veils" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Vladek Sheybal acted in?
Vladek Sheybal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vladek Sheybal?
Other notable films include "Kanal", "The Debussy Film", and "Running Blind".




