Willy Birgel
ActingWilly Birgel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Willy Birgel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Willy Birgel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 10% of Willy Birgel'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 Heidi, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Willy Birgel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Willy Birgel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Willy Birgel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Beyond Control | Waldemar Velte | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | No Shooting Time for Foxes | Jagdautor | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Agent 505 - Death Trap Beirut | Omar Abdullah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Coffin from Hong Kong | Thomas Jefferson | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Romanze in Venedig | Theodor von Bruggern | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Frau Cheneys Ende | Lord Kelton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | When the Bells Sound Clearly | Graf von Warthenberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Passionate Doctor | Staatsanwalt Perschke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Priest and the Girl | Herr von Gronau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Beautiful Legs of Sabrina | Graf Gottfried | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Liebe kann wie Gift sein | Joachim Köhler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Johannisnacht | Christian von Hergeth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Ein Herz kehrt heim | Robert Lennart, Dirigent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Ballerina | Professor Förster | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Heidi und Peter | Herr Sesemann | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Cavalry Captain Wronski | Rittmeister Igor Wronski | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Melody Beyond Love | Konsul Strotthoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Heidi | Herr Sesemann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | When the Evening Bells Ring | Albrecht Finke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Das ewige Spiel | Ulrich Campenhausen | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Chased by the Devil | Dr. Herbert Fingal | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Im Tempel der Venus | Dr. Cornelius Riehl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Between Yesterday and Tomorrow | Alexander Corty | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Die Jahre vergehen | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Ich brauche Dich | Prof. Paulus Allmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Diesel | Rudolf Diesel | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | ....reitet für Deutschland | Rittmeister von Brenken | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Enemies | Keith | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Heart of a Queen | Lord Bothwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Kongo-Express | Viktor Hartmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Maria Ilona | Karl Felix Fürst zu Schwarzenberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Der Gouverneur | General Werkonen | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hotel Sacher | Stefan Schefczuk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Der Blaufuchs | Tabor Vary | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Der Fall Deruga | Dr. Stefan Deruga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Geheimzeichen LB 17 | Capt. Arvan Terno | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Faded Melody | Thomas Gront | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Fanny Elssler | Hofrat Friedrich Gentz | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Operation Michael | Major Graf Schellenberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | To New Shores | Sir Albert Finsburry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Menschen ohne Vaterland | Baron Fahlen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Ride to Freedom | Julek Staniewski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Traitor | Agent Morris | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Final Chord | Garvenberg, Generalmusikdirektor | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Black Roses | Fürst Abarow | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | One Too Many on Board | Staatsanwalt Dr. Burger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Joan of Arc | Graf La Trémouille, Stadtkommandant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Barcarole | Alfredo Zubaran | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Prince Woronzeff | Petroff, Woronzeffs Sekretär | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | A Man Wants to Get to Germany | engl. Lagerkommandant | Flop | Similar → |
Willy Birgel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Willy Birgel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Willy Birgel is "Heidi" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Willy Birgel acted in?
Willy Birgel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Willy Birgel?
Other notable films include "Ein Herz kehrt heim", "The Beautiful Legs of Sabrina", and "To New Shores".