
Oskar Homolka
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Oskar Homolka (August 12, 1898 – January 27, 1978) was an Austrian film and theatre actor. Homolka's strong accent, stocky appearance, bushy eyebrows and Slavic-sounding name led many to believe he was Eastern European or Russian, but he was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. Description above from the Wikipedia article Oskar Homolka, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Oskar Homolka 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 Oskar Homolka'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Oskar Homolka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Night column, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Oskar Homolka Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Oskar Homolka's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Oskar Homolka.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Berlin: Part 1 | Verlac (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Tamarind Seed | General Golitsyn | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Song of Norway | Engstrand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Executioner | Racovsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Madwoman of Chaillot | The Commissar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Assignment to Kill | Inspector Ruff | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | Stryker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Billion Dollar Brain | General Stok | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Happening | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Funeral in Berlin | Colonel Stok | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Joy in the Morning | Stan Pulaski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Long Ships | Krok | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Mooncussers | Urias Hawke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm | The Duke ('The Dream') | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Boys' Night Out | Dr. Prokosch | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mr. Sardonicus | Krull | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Play of the Week: Rashomon | Ghoul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tempest | Savelic | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Key | Van Dam | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | A Farewell to Arms | Dr. Emerich | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | War and Peace | Field Marshal Kutuzov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Seven Year Itch | Dr. Brubaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Prisoner of War | Col. Nikita I. Biroshilov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The House of the Arrow | Inspector Hanaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Top Secret | Zekov | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The White Tower | Andreas (as Oscar Homolka) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Anna Lucasta | Joe Lucasta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | I Remember Mama | Uncle Chris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Shop at Sly Corner | Desius Heiss | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hostages | Lev Pressinger | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mission to Moscow | Maxim Litvinov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ball of Fire | Prof. Gurkakoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Rage in Heaven | Dr. Rameau | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Invisible Woman | Blackie | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Comrade X | Commissar Vasiliev | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Seven Sinners | Antro | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Ebb Tide | Capt. Jakob Therbecke | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sabotage | Karl Verloc - Her Husband | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Everything Is Thunder | Detective Schenck Gotz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rhodes of Africa | Ohm Paul Kruger | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Unsichtbare Gegner | James Godfrey | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Nights in Port Said | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Night column | André Carno | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | 1914: The Last Days Before the War | Sergei Dmitrijewitsch Sasonow | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Road to Rio | Ricardo Gabiano | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Dreyfus | Major Ferdinand Walsin-Esterházy | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Hokuspokus | Gerichtspräsident Grandt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Tragedy of the Street | Anton - Pimp | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Brennende Grenze | Der Matrose | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Adventures of a Ten Mark Note | Director Haniel | Flop | Similar → |
Oskar Homolka - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Oskar Homolka?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Oskar Homolka is "Night column" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Oskar Homolka acted in?
Oskar Homolka has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Oskar Homolka?
Other notable films include "Ball of Fire", "I Remember Mama", and "The Madwoman of Chaillot".




