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Wolfgang Hess

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
10Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 1, 1937
Birth Place: Zürich, Switzerland

Wolfgang Hess Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Wolfgang Hess reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 60% of Wolfgang Hess'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 Der kleine Prinz, which stands out as a key performance.

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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
I Only Want You to Love Me (1976) movie poster
★7.3

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
★7.3
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
★7.1
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

Full Filmography

Every movie Wolfgang Hess has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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

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