Willy A. Kleinau - Actor Profile

Willy A. Kleinau

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
25Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 12, 1907
Birth Place: Mulhouse, France

Willy A. Kleinau Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Willy A. Kleinau reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 16% of Willy A. Kleinau'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 The Captain from Kopenick, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Willy A. Kleinau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Willy A. Kleinau's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
The Captain from Kopenick (1956) movie poster
★7.3

The Captain from Kopenick: A young shoemaker is arrested for stealing a small amount of money, and is jailed for fifteen years. Upon his release, h

The Captain from Kopenick

1956•Comedy
★7.2
Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg (1955) movie poster
★7.2

Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg: This film is set in a medieval mill town in the Harz mountains. The greedy and brutal millman and his accomplices, the c

Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg

1955•Fantasy
★7.0
The Axe of Wandsbek (1951) movie poster
★7.0

The Axe of Wandsbek: Hamburg, Germany 1934: An executioner is needed. Teetjen makes the biggest mistake of his life. Because his butcher shop

The Axe of Wandsbek

1951•Drama
★7.0
Die Unbesiegbaren (1953) movie poster
★7.0

Die Unbesiegbaren: The film "Die Unbesiegbaren" covers an episode in German history, in which the Bismarck government tried to mitigate the

Die Unbesiegbaren

1953•Drama
★6.4
Council of the Gods (1950) movie poster
★6.4

Council of the Gods: Based on the records of the Nuremberg trial of the chemical giant IG Farben; a story about the collaboration between int

Council of the Gods

1950•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Willy A. Kleinau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1959 Reifender Sommer Erich Kattner Flop Similar →
1957 Die Schönste Alexander Berndorf Flop Similar →
1957 Frühling in Berlin Ein dicker Grieche Flop Similar →
1957 The Casino Affair Martinez Flop Similar →
1957 The Night of the Storm Friedrich Eichler Average Similar →
1956 Was die Schwalbe sang Förster Mahnke Flop Similar →
1956 The Farmer from Brucknerhof Mathias Bruckner Flop Similar →
1956 The Captain from Kopenick Friedrich Hoprecht Hit Similar →
1956 Zar und Zimmermann Van Bett, Bürgermeister von Saardam Flop Similar →
1956 Waldwinter Stengel Flop Similar →
1955 Love, Dance, and 1000 Songs Luigi Flop Similar →
1955 Ein Polterabend - Flop Similar →
1955 The Lady of Scuderi Cardillac Flop Similar →
1955 Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg Mühlmann Hit Similar →
1954 Carola Lamberti Taxichauffeur Flop Similar →
1954 Gefährliche Fracht - Flop Similar →
1954 Kein Hüsung Oll Daniel Flop Similar →
1953 Die Unbesiegbaren Herr Schulz Hit Similar →
1952 Schatten über den Inseln Bassen Brause Flop Similar →
1952 Karriere in Paris Vautrin Flop Similar →
1952 Story of a Young Couple Ulrich Plisch Flop Similar →
1951 The Axe of Wandsbek Hans-Peter Footh Hit Similar →
1950 Council of the Gods Dr. Lawson Average Similar →
1949 The Blue Swords August der Starke Flop Similar →
1949 Schicksal aus zweiter Hand - Flop Similar →

Willy A. Kleinau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Willy A. Kleinau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Willy A. Kleinau is "The Captain from Kopenick" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Willy A. Kleinau acted in?

Willy A. Kleinau has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Willy A. Kleinau?

Other notable films include "Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg", "The Axe of Wandsbek", and "Die Unbesiegbaren".

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