Werner Krauss
ActingAbout Werner Krauss
Werner Johannes Krauss (Krauß in German; 23 June 1884 – 20 October 1959) was a German stage and film actor. Krauss dominated the German stage of the early 20th century. However, his participation in the 1940 antisemitic propaganda film Jud Süß (Süss, the Jew) and his collaboration with the Nazis made him a controversial figure.
Werner Krauss Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Werner Krauss 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 Werner Krauss's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Werner Krauss'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 Burg Theatre, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Werner Krauss Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Werner Krauss's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Werner Krauss has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Universal Horror | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Sohn ohne Heimat | Wilhelm Hartmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Fallen Star | Lenura / Lenoir | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Prämien auf den Tod | Dr. Schmidt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Paracelsus | Paracelsus | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Dismissal | Geheimrat von Holstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Zwischen Himmel und Erde | Justus Rottwinkel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Annelie | Katasteramtsrat Reinhold Dörensen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Süss, the Jew | Rabbi Loew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes | Geheimrat Rudolf Virchow | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Burg Theatre | Friedrich Mitterer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Napoleon at St. Helena | Napoleon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Looping the Loop | Botto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Merry Farmer | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Die Hose | Theobald Maske | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Secrets of a Soul | Martin Fellman | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Superfluous People | Ortspolizist Suka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Student of Prague | Scapinelli, Wucherer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Nana | Count Muffat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Tartuffe | Herr Orgon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Variety | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Jealousy | Mann - Georges Ménard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Joyless Street | Josef Geiringer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Waxworks | Jack the Ripper / Spring-Heeled Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Film in the Film | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity | Pontius Pilatus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Ancient Law | Nathan, der Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Jew of Mestri | Shylock (Mordecai) | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Fräulein Raffke | Emil Raffke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Treasure | Svetelenz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Nathan der Weise | Nathan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Burning Soil | Der alte Rog / Old Rog | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | Othello | Iago | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Die Beute der Erinnyen | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Lady Hamilton | Lord William Hamilton | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Shattered | Bahnwärter | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Danton | Robespierre | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari | Dr. Caligari | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Spiritismus | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Mazeppa, Folk Hero of the Ukraine | Mazeppa | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Das verwunschene Schloß | Bauer Grödner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Opium | Nung-Tschang | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Das Mädchen und die Männer | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Diary of a Lost Woman | Meinert | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Night of Horror | The artist | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Wenn Frauen lieben und hassen | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Freitag, der 13. Das unheimliche Haus. 2. Teil | Prof. Cardallhan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Der chinesische Götze. Das unheimliche Haus. 3. Teil | Franz Mollheim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Uncanny House | Albert von Sievers | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Tales of Hoffmann | Conte Dapertutto | Flop | Similar → |
Werner Krauss - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Werner Krauss?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Werner Krauss is "Burg Theatre" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Werner Krauss acted in?
Werner Krauss has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Werner Krauss?
Other notable films include "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari", "The Film in the Film", and "Tartuffe".