Gottfried John - Actor Profile

Gottfried John

Acting
50Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 29, 1942
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

About Gottfried John

Gottfried John (German: [ˈjoːn];[1] 29 August 1942 – 1 September 2014) was a German stage, screen, and voice actor. A long-time collaborator of Rainer Werner Fassbinder, John appeared in many of the filmmaker's projects between 1975 and his death in 1982, including Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven, Despair, The Marriage of Maria Braun , and Berlin Alexanderplatz. His distinctive, gaunt appearance saw him he frequently cast as villains, and he is best known to audiences for his role as the corrupt General Arkady Orumov in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye, and for his comedic turn as Julius Caesar in Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar, the latter for which he won the Bavarian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gottfried John reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gottfried John's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gottfried John remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Aghet, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gottfried John Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gottfried John's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gottfried John.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Emerald Green Dr. White (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2013 A World Beyond Dr. Jan Kersebohm Average Similar →
2013 Ruby Red Dr. White Hit Similar →
2010 Life Is Too Long Georg Maria Stahl Flop Similar →
2010 Aghet Friedrich Kress von Kressenstein Super Hit Similar →
2009 Rumpelstilzchen König Gustav Hit Similar →
2009 Black Flowers Curtis Flop Similar →
2009 John Rabe Dr. Oskar Trautmann Hit Similar →
2007 Flood Arthur Moyes Flop Similar →
2007 Das zweite Leben Robert Kreutzer Hit Similar →
2006 A Pirate's Heart Konrad von Wallenrod Flop Similar →
2005 The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes Dr. Emmanuel Droz Average Similar →
2005 Julie, chevalier de Maupin Henri, duc d'Armagnac Flop Similar →
2004 Cowgirl Hans Krahl Flop Similar →
2004 Die schöne Braut in Schwarz Aldo Caldini Flop Similar →
2003 My Magical Friend Sams School Inspector Average Similar →
2003 Entrusted Thomas von Gall - grandfather Hit Similar →
2002 The Gathering Storm Friedrich von Schroder Hit Similar →
2002 Der Solist - In eigener Sache Martin Krohn Average Similar →
2000 Proof of Life Eric Kessler Average Similar →
2000 Mary Magdalene Erode Antipa Average Similar →
1999 Balzac: A Life of Passion Count Hanska Flop Similar →
1999 Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar Jules César Average Similar →
1998 Am I Beautiful? Herbert Hit Similar →
1998 Life, Love & Celluloid Self Average Similar →
1996 The Ogre Chief Forester Average Similar →
1995 GoldenEye Colonel Ourumov Hit Similar →
1995 Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life Herr Benjamenta Super Hit Similar →
1993 Abraham Eliezer Hit Similar →
1992 The Mistake Jacob Alain Flop Similar →
1990 Night of the Fox Hofer Average Similar →
1990 Wings of Fame Zlatogorski Average Similar →
1990 Death Has A Bad Reputation Rodimstev Flop Similar →
1985 Mata Hari Wolff Flop Similar →
1985 Otto - The Movie Sonnemann Hit Similar →
1985 Bartolome oder Die Rückkehr der weißen Götter Bartolomé de las Casas Flop Similar →
1984 Chinese Boxes Zwemmer Flop Similar →
1984 Super - Average Similar →
1981 Lili Marleen Aaron Average Similar →
1979 The Marriage of Maria Braun Willi Klenze Hit Similar →
1979 Wo die Liebe hinfällt - Hit Similar →
1978 In a Year with 13 Moons Anton Saitz Hit Similar →
1978 1982: Gutenbach Peter Kessel Flop Similar →
1978 Despair Perebrodov Average Similar →
1978 Fedora Kritos Hit Similar →
1977 The Stationmaster’s Wife Finkelberger Flop Similar →
1977 The Stationmaster’s Wife - Flop Similar →
1975 Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven Jörg Niemeyer Super Hit Similar →
1962 Das Mädchen und der Staatsanwalt - Flop Similar →
1962 Café Oriental - Flop Similar →

Gottfried John - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gottfried John?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gottfried John is "Aghet" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Gottfried John acted in?

Gottfried John has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gottfried John?

Other notable films include "Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life", "Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven", and "The Marriage of Maria Braun".