William Dieterle - Actor Profile

William Dieterle

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 15, 1893
Birth Place: Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany

About William Dieterle

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. William Dieterle (July 15, 1893 – December 9, 1972) was a German actor and film director, who worked in Hollywood for much of his career. His best known films include The Devil and Daniel Webster, The Story of Louis Pasteur and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. His 1937 film The Life of Emile Zola won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Description above from the Wikipedia article William Dieterle, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

William Dieterle Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Dieterle 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 William Dieterle's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 6% of William Dieterle'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 Faust, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Dieterle Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from William Dieterle's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie William Dieterle has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2002 Los 5 Faust de F. W. Murnau Valentin (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1959 Dubrovsky Kirila Petrowitsch Flop Similar →
1931 One Hour of Happiness Eddy Flop Similar →
1931 Demon of the Sea Christoph/Captain Ahab Flop Similar →
1930 The dance goes on - Flop Similar →
1930 Ludwig II, King of Bavaria Ludwig II - König von Bayern Flop Similar →
1929 Silence of the Forest Heinz von Ettingen Flop Similar →
1929 Frühlingsrauschen - Tränen, die ich dir geweint Friedrich Flop Similar →
1928 Sex in Chains Franz Sommer (as Wilhelm Dieterle) Flop Similar →
1928 Ritter der Nacht Marius Flop Similar →
1928 The Saint and Her Fool Harro, Graf von Torstein Flop Similar →
1928 Frau Sorge Paul Flop Similar →
1928 Violantha Adelrich Flop Similar →
1927 Behind the Altar Der Abbé Flop Similar →
1927 Petronella - Das Geheimnis der Berge Josmarie Seiler Flop Similar →
1927 Heimweh Ivan Bogdanov, administrator Flop Similar →
1927 Liebesreigen Robert Baumeister Flop Similar →
1927 At the Edge of the World John Average Similar →
1927 Ich habe im Mai von der Liebe geträumt Peter Flop Similar →
1927 The Weavers Moritz Jäger Hit Similar →
1927 The Gypsy Baron - Flop Similar →
1927 Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit Fritz Sehring Flop Similar →
1926 Die Flucht in den Zirkus Cossack Flop Similar →
1926 Der Pfarrer von Kirchfeld - Flop Similar →
1926 Faust Valentin Super Hit Similar →
1926 Hölle der Liebe Werner Ehlermann Flop Similar →
1926 Ehegeheimnisse - Flop Similar →
1926 Qualen der Nacht Jap Geel Flop Similar →
1926 Familie Schimek Josef Baumann Flop Similar →
1926 Der rosa Diamant - Flop Similar →
1926 The Bohemian Dancer Földessy Flop Similar →
1926 The Fallen Grosser Flop Similar →
1925 Die Dame aus Berlin Wulf Tormann Flop Similar →
1925 Der Hahn im Korb Anton Flop Similar →
1925 Wetterleuchten - Flop Similar →
1925 In the Valleys of the Southern Rhine Heinz von Springe Flop Similar →
1925 Lena Warnstetten Freiherr von Borkenhagen Flop Similar →
1924 Waxworks The Poet / Assad the Baker / Russian Prince Average Similar →
1924 Mother and Child Christian Flop Similar →
1924 Don Carlos und Elisabeth Marquis Posa Average Similar →
1923 The Expulsion Lauer - der Jäger Flop Similar →
1923 Man by the Roadside Michael Flop Similar →
1923 The Second Shot - Flop Similar →
1923 Bohème - Flop Similar →
1922 Marie Antoinette - Das Leben einer Königin Drouet Flop Similar →
1922 Lucrezia Borgia Giovanni Sforza, Herr von Pesaro Flop Similar →
1922 Frauenopfer Maler Flop Similar →
1921 Backstairs The Lover Average Similar →
1921 Die Geierwally The Bear Joseph Flop Similar →
1921 Die Verschwörung zu Genua - Flop Similar →

William Dieterle - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Dieterle?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Dieterle is "Faust" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has William Dieterle acted in?

William Dieterle has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Dieterle?

Other notable films include "Los 5 Faust de F. W. Murnau", "The Weavers", and "Waxworks".

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