Nina Petri - Actor Profile

Nina Petri

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 16, 1963
Birth Place: Hamburg, Germany

About Nina Petri

Nina Petri was born on July 16, 1963 in Hamburg, Germany. She is an actress, known for Run Lola Run (1998), Die tödliche Maria (1993) and Am I Beautiful? (1998). She was previously married to Marcos Romão. Her twin daughters Papoula Sofie Abayomi and Moema Claire Salomé were born July 24th 1994. Studied acting at the Schauspielschule in Bochum from 1983 to 1987. Is directly related to classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nina Petri 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 Nina Petri'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nina Petri remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mein Vater die Tunte, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nina Petri Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nina Petri's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Mein Vater die Tunte (2001) movie poster
★9.0

Mein Vater die Tunte — A homosexual couple in Berlin, one of whom has a fervent desire to adopt, discovers that the other already has a son. Th

Mein Vater die Tunte

2001•Comedy
★8.0
Planet der Kannibalen (2001) movie poster
★8.0

Planet der Kannibalen — A television reporter searches for alien life forms and gets entangeled in a web of intrigue.

Planet der Kannibalen

2001•Sci-Fi
★7.3
Run Lola Run (1998) movie poster
★7.3

Run Lola Run — Lola receives a phone call from her boyfriend Manni. He lost 100,000 DM in a subway train that belongs to a very bad guy

Run Lola Run

1998•Action
★7.2
Die Frau aus dem Meer (2008) movie poster
★7.2

Die Frau aus dem Meer — A female corpse is washed up on the beach in Husum. Her fingertips were removed, and a piece of paper with a cell phone

Die Frau aus dem Meer

2008•Thriller
★7.0
Theo, Agnes, Bibi und die anderen (2007) movie poster
★7.0

Theo, Agnes, Bibi und die anderen —

Theo, Agnes, Bibi und die anderen

2007•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nina Petri.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Max and the Senior Squad Head Nurse Cordula Hit Similar →
2022 Kolleginnen - Für immer Anja Prinz Average Similar →
2021 The Case of Bruno Lüdke Self - Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
2020 Max und die wilde 7 Oberschwester Cordula Flop Similar →
2019 Demokratie unter Druck – Europa vor der Wahl Self - Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2018 Karl Marx – Der deutsche Prophet Lenchen Average Similar →
2017 Eltern und andere Wahrheiten Lene Müller zu Waldstedtten Flop Similar →
2016 Plötzlich Türke Ingrid Flop Similar →
2016 A Minute’s Silence Jutta Voigt Flop Similar →
2016 Young Light Edeltraud Gorny Average Similar →
2015 Boy 7 Richterin Lang Average Similar →
2015 Dissonance Mother Average Similar →
2014 The Last Will Sister Meijskens Average Similar →
2013 The Spy Teresa Meier Flop Similar →
2013 Life Is Not for Cowards Alex Mutter Average Similar →
2012 Unter Frauen Cornelia Berger Flop Similar →
2011 Kehrtwende Gisa Hit Similar →
2008 Die Frau aus dem Meer Bürgermeisterin Hit Similar →
2007 Theo, Agnes, Bibi und die anderen Mona Knebel Hit Similar →
2007 Der blinde Fleck Marianne König Hit Similar →
2006 Mutterglück Uschi Average Similar →
2006 Emma's Bliss Dagmar Hit Similar →
2006 Die Pathologin - Im Namen der Toten Dr. Volkmann Flop Similar →
2006 Dear Enemy Gerta Hit Similar →
2005 Die Spielerin Claudia Average Similar →
2005 Die Konferenz Marlies Kahle-Zenk Hit Similar →
2005 Am Tag als Bobby Ewing starb Gesine Flop Similar →
2004 Villa Henriette Maries Mutter Average Similar →
2004 Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls Lissy Mischnik Average Similar →
2003 Ich back' mir einen Mann Hanna Simon Average Similar →
2003 Angst Klinikpsychologin Flop Similar →
2002 Big Girls Don't Cry Ann Average Similar →
2002 Help! I'm a Boy Emmas Mutter Paula Uhland Flop Similar →
2002 The Woman Who Doubted Dr. Fabian Nurse Flop Similar →
2001 Planet der Kannibalen Vera Frostenthal Super Hit Similar →
2001 The Journey to Kafiristan Ella Maillart Flop Similar →
2001 Mein Vater die Tunte Margit Super Hit Similar →
2000 No Place to Go Grete Average Similar →
2000 Nie mehr zweite Liga Marita Flop Similar →
1999 Duell der Richter Constanze Adler Flop Similar →
1999 Bis zum Horizont und weiter Katja Pfeifer Hit Similar →
1998 Am I Beautiful? Charlotte Hit Similar →
1998 Run Lola Run Mrs. Hansen Hit Similar →
1998 Train Birds Frau Kößner, Sekretärin Average Similar →
1996 Nach uns die Sintflut - Average Similar →
1993 Deadly Maria Maria Flop Similar →
1992 Happy Birthday, Türke! Susi Flop Similar →
1992 Children of the Open Road Fräulein Roth Flop Similar →
1991 Alone Among Women Ruth Average Similar →
1991 Stalin's Bride Liza Flop Similar →

Nina Petri - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nina Petri?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nina Petri is "Mein Vater die Tunte" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Nina Petri acted in?

Nina Petri has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nina Petri?

Other notable films include "Planet der Kannibalen", "Run Lola Run", and "Die Frau aus dem Meer".