Edith Hancke - Actor Profile

Edith Hancke

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 14, 1928
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

About Edith Hancke

Edith Hancke (14 October 1928 – 4 June 2015) was a German stage, film and television actress.

Edith Hancke Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Edith Hancke reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Edith Hancke's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 84% of Edith Hancke'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 Theft of the Sabines, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Edith Hancke Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Edith Hancke's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Edith Hancke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Ich leih’ mir eine Familie Emma Hit Similar →
2006 Vater Undercover - Im Auftrag der Familie Otti Lehmann Hit Similar →
2005 Heiraten macht mich nervös Tante Maggie Average Similar →
2002 Aus lauter Liebe zu Dir Gertrud Average Similar →
1991 Second fiddle - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Vicky und Nicky Irene Super Hit Similar →
1983 Patchworkshop - Hit Similar →
1982 Master Eder and his Pumuckl Frau Bauer Hit Similar →
1982 Bühnenbild mit Dame - Hit Similar →
1982 Zwei Tote im Sender und Don Carlos im PoGl Maskenbildnerin Hit Similar →
1980 Oh My God, Willi! Kundin Nr. 2 in der Möbelabteilung Average Similar →
1979 Zwei Mann um einen Herd Frau Kaschunke Super Hit Similar →
1978 Essig und Öl - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Damals wie heute Frau Nünecke Super Hit Similar →
1974 Aus der Chronik der Familie Sawatzki - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Unsere Tante ist das Letzte Sieglinde Hirsekorn Super Hit Similar →
1973 Alter Kahn und junge Liebe Eleonore Strunz Hit Similar →
1971 Unser Willi ist der Beste Elsetraut Knöpke Hit Similar →
1969 Heintje - A Heart Goes on a Journey Lieschen Hit Similar →
1967 Mittsommernacht Ms. Nilsson Super Hit Similar →
1965 Tausend Takte Übermut Ernestine Glücklich Hit Similar →
1965 Black Eagle of Santa Fe Alice Average Similar →
1964 Holiday in St. Tropez Friedericke Kussmaul Hit Similar →
1963 Breakfast in Bed Mrs. Müller Super Hit Similar →
1963 Berlin-Melodie - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett Mimi Average Similar →
1962 Dicke Luft Fräulein Weierlein Super Hit Similar →
1961 Wer die Wahl hat - Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Strange Countess Lizzy Smith Hit Similar →
1961 My Sweetheart Wants to Go Sailing on Sunday Minna Hit Similar →
1961 Bei Pichler stimmt die Kasse nicht Emma Hit Similar →
1960 Das hab ich in Paris gelernt - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Bumerang Woman on the train Hit Similar →
1959 Natürlich die Autofahrer Autofahrerin Hit Similar →
1959 Die Ratten Selma Knobbe Super Hit Similar →
1958 Meine 99 Bräute Ruth Super Hit Similar →
1958 Schwarzwälder Kirsch Jette Palm Hit Similar →
1958 Schmutziger Engel Gerti Super Hit Similar →
1956 Wenn wir alle Engel wären Animierdame Hit Similar →
1956 The Captain from Kopenick Lieschen, das kranke Mädchen Hit Similar →
1956 Ein Mann muß nicht immer schön sein Fräulein Zimmermann Average Similar →
1955 Furlough on Word of Honor Erna Super Hit Similar →
1955 Your Life Guards Zofe Super Hit Similar →
1955 Sky Without Stars Frau am Kontrollpunkt Hit Similar →
1954 Theft of the Sabines Frau Muthesius Super Hit Similar →
1953 Von Liebe reden wir später Frau Pingel Super Hit Similar →
1951 Modell Bianka Jungarbeiterin Inge Lang Average Similar →
1950 The Merry Wives of Windsor Lehrling bei Reich Super Hit Similar →
1950 Mayor Anna Grete Drews Super Hit Similar →
1949 The Beaver Coat Adelheid Wolff Average Similar →

Edith Hancke - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Edith Hancke?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edith Hancke is "Theft of the Sabines" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Edith Hancke acted in?

Edith Hancke has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Edith Hancke?

Other notable films include "Das hab ich in Paris gelernt", "Dicke Luft", and "Mittsommernacht".

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