
Karl John
ActingAbout Karl John
Karl John (24 March 1905 – 22 December 1977) was a German film actor who appeared in more than 50 films between 1933 and 1977.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Karl 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 Karl 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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Karl John remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fabrik der Offiziere, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Karl John Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Karl John's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Karl John.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Sorcerer | "Marquez" | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Dandelions | Ricks Vater | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sabine | Dr. Gerd Hesse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Land | Albrecht Rotter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | So war Mama | Onkel Chris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Der spanische Bürgerkrieg | Largo Caballero | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Die Flucht nach Holland | Bill Drews | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Wenn der junge Wein blüht | Propst Hall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Hinter diesen Mauern | Rees Mathry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Oberst Wennerström | Verteidiger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Again the Ringer | Dr. Mills | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Mysterious Magician | Shelby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Detective Story | Lieutenant Monoghan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Gen. Wolfgang Häger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | This Time it Must Be Caviar | Debras | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Fabrik der Offiziere | Major Frey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sacred Waters | Seppi Blatter | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Schatten der Helden | László Rajk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | 2 x Adam, 1 x Eva | Wickström | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Die gute Sieben | Jonny Roland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Stalingrad: Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever? | Generaloberst Hoth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Möwen über Sorrent | Cleland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Schiff ohne Hafen | Schiffarzt Richters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Furlough on Word of Honor | Köhler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Das heilige Experiment | Ladislaus Oros | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Devil's General | Ingénieur Karl Oderbruch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Jeden die Seine | Lorenz, der Schauspieler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | No Way Back | Friedrich Schultz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Man Between | Inspector Kleiber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Smuggler's Ball | Hans | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lost One | Hösch, alias Nowak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Love '47 | Beckmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Last Night | Harald Buchner, Oberleutnant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | In Those Days | Peter Keyser | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Melody of a Great City | Klaus Nolte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Andreas Schlüter | Bildhauer Martin Böhme, ihr Bräutigam | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Two in a Big City | Bernd Birckhoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Stukas | Oberleutnant Lothar Loos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | U-Boat, Course West! | Matrosenobergefreiter Drewitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Der Weg ins Freie | Fritz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Über alles in der Welt | Oberleutnant Hassenkamp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | My Life for Ireland | Raymond Davitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kora Terry | Chef der Kraftmännertruppe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Die unvollkommene Liebe | Gustl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Bal paré | Franz Stanglmayer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Fahrt ins Leben | Seekadett Gerhard Bartels | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Laugh Doctor | Peter Karst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Operation Michael | Leutnant Hassenkamp | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | White Slaves | Graf Kostja Wolfgoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | When the Cock Crows | Piepers Gustav | Flop | Similar → |
Karl John - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Karl John?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karl John is "Fabrik der Offiziere" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Karl John acted in?
Karl John has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Karl John?
Other notable films include "Melody of a Great City", "The Longest Day", and "Sorcerer".




