Wolfgang Hess - Actor Profile

Wolfgang Hess

Acting
Freshness: Jan 31, 2026
10Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 1, 1937
Birth Place: Zürich, Switzerland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Wolfgang Hess reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Animation

The majority of Wolfgang Hess's filmography leans towards the Animation 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 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Wolfgang Hess remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Der kleine Prinz, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Wolfgang Hess Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wolfgang Hess's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
Der kleine Prinz (1990) movie poster
★8.3

Der kleine Prinz: A pilot crashes his plane in the desert, in the middle of the night. There is no one in the vast distance. Suddenly, a m

Der kleine Prinz

1990•Animation
★7.3
Peter in Magicland (1990) movie poster
★7.3

Peter in Magicland: After Sumsemann the beetle loses one of his arms to a troll, he invites brother and sister Peterchen and Annaliese to jo

Peter in Magicland

1990•Animation
★7.2
I Only Want You to Love Me (1976) movie poster
★7.2

I Only Want You to Love Me: Peter grew up during the economic miracle, bereft of parental care and love. Learning early on that interpersonal relati

I Only Want You to Love Me

1976•Drama
★7.1
Cross of Iron (1977) movie poster
★7.1

Cross of Iron: It is 1943, and the German army—ravaged and demoralised—is hastily retreating from the Russian front. In the midst of th

Cross of Iron

1977•Drama
★6.7
Killing Is My Business, Honey (2009) movie poster
★6.7

Killing Is My Business, Honey: A hit man whose mission is to prevent the printing of a tell-all book written by a former Mafioso, falls in love with th

Killing Is My Business, Honey

2009•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Wolfgang Hess.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Killing Is My Business, Honey Pepe (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2005 Heidi Großvater (voice) Average Similar →
2003 The Antman Narrator Flop Similar →
1994 Felidae Kong (voice) Hit Similar →
1990 Peter in Magicland - Hit Similar →
1990 Der kleine Prinz Geschäftsmann (Stimme) Super Hit Similar →
1977 Eierdiebe - Flop Similar →
1977 Cross of Iron Schütze Maag (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1976 I Only Want You to Love Me Construction manager Hit Similar →
1962 Zwei Bayern in Bonn - Flop Similar →

Wolfgang Hess - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wolfgang Hess?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wolfgang Hess is "Der kleine Prinz" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Wolfgang Hess acted in?

Wolfgang Hess has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wolfgang Hess?

Other notable films include "Peter in Magicland", "I Only Want You to Love Me", and "Cross of Iron".