Dan van Husen - Actor Profile

Dan van Husen

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 30, 1945
Birth Place: Gummersbach, Germany

About Dan van Husen

Dan van Husen (30 April 1945 – 31 May 2020) was a German actor. He started his career in the 1960s, playing in a number of Spaghetti Westerns (usually he was cast as the bad guy), and also performed in Italian and German films by renowned directors including Frederico Fellini and Werner Herzog and in German TV series. Starting in the 2000s he performed in Hollywood films, and in 2008 had a role in a Dutch World War 2 movie, Winter in Wartime. Dan van Husen died from COVID-19 in Ilminster, Somerset, England in May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in England at age 75. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dan van Husen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Dan van Husen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dan van Husen 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 Dan van Husen's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Dan van Husen'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 More Dollars for the MacGregors, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dan van Husen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dan van Husen's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Dan van Husen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Brimstone Coach Driver Hit Similar →
2014 Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn Windy Average Similar →
2008 Winter in Wartime Auer Hit Similar →
2006 Drawn in Blood Bergen Flop Similar →
2006 Chain Reaction Paul Anderson Flop Similar →
2005 Tsunami Kramlick Flop Similar →
2001 Enemy at the Gates Political Officer Hit Similar →
2000 Auf schmalem Grat Schlenzer Flop Similar →
1986 Morena Katutaiteilija Henry Flop Similar →
1985 Wild Geese II Stroebling's Driver Flop Similar →
1985 Richy Guitar Harter Bursche Hit Similar →
1982 Comeback Zuhaelter Super Hit Similar →
1982 Zero Point Danny Super Hit Similar →
1981 Freak Orlando Zwolf Lederboys Flop Similar →
1981 Strike Back - Average Similar →
1980 The Sea Wolves U-Boat First Officer Average Similar →
1979 Avalanche Express Bernardo Flop Similar →
1979 Bloodline Cameraman Flop Similar →
1979 Wehe, wenn Schwarzenbeck kommt Black Sheriff Super Hit Similar →
1979 Nosferatu the Vampyre Warden Hit Similar →
1978 The Squeeze Hans Average Similar →
1977 Invitation to the Dance Zaplata Super Hit Similar →
1977 Eierdiebe - Super Hit Similar →
1976 21 Hours at Munich Tony Average Similar →
1976 Montana Trap Smoothie Nestler Average Similar →
1976 Salon Kitty Rauss Average Similar →
1976 Paradise. An Imperialist Tragicomedy - Average Similar →
1975 Cry, Onion! Deputy Zachary Flop Similar →
1975 Shoot First… Ask Questions Later Albino, Donovan's Cousin Average Similar →
1974 Night of the Skull Albert Pagan Average Similar →
1973 Battle of the Godfathers O'Brian Flop Similar →
1972 Pancho Villa Bart Flop Similar →
1972 Cry of the Black Wolves Joe Flop Similar →
1972 The Corpse Packs His Bags Kronstel Flop Similar →
1972 Sonny and Jed Bounty Hunter (uncredited) Average Similar →
1971 Don't Turn the Other Cheek Kelly, Prison Guard Average Similar →
1971 Captain Apache Al Flop Similar →
1971 Catlow Dutch Flop Similar →
1971 Doc Clanton Cowboy (uncredited) Average Similar →
1971 The Trojan Women Soldier (uncredited) Average Similar →
1970 Light the Fuse… Sartana Is Coming Deputy Sheriff Average Similar →
1970 Cannon for Cordoba - Average Similar →
1970 More Dollars for the MacGregors Frank Landon (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Arizona Kid - Flop Similar →
1970 Arizona Colt Returns Bounty hunter Hit Similar →
1970 El Condor Bandit Average Similar →
1970 Robin Hood, l'invincibile arciere - Hit Similar →
1969 Alive or Preferably Dead Cowboy on the Train (Uncredited) Average Similar →
1969 Murder by Music Beatnik Super Hit Similar →
1969 A Bullet for Sandoval Mestizo Average Similar →

Dan van Husen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dan van Husen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dan van Husen is "More Dollars for the MacGregors" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dan van Husen acted in?

Dan van Husen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dan van Husen?

Other notable films include "Comeback", "Eierdiebe", and "Wehe, wenn Schwarzenbeck kommt".

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