Ernst Jacobi
ActingAbout Ernst Jacobi
Ernst Jacobi (July 11, 1933 - June 23, 2022) was a German actor. Jacobi was born in Berlin. After Abitur, he completed his acting training in Berlin and also took lessons in Paris. Jacobi began his career in theater in the 1950s. He was actor at the Burgtheater, Vienna and the Schauspielhaus Zürich. He is known for his role in The Tin Drum and as the narrator in The White Ribbon. Jacobi lived in Munich. He died in Vienna on June 23, 2022.
Ernst Jacobi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ernst Jacobi 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 Ernst Jacobi's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Ernst Jacobi'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 Kubinke, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ernst Jacobi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ernst Jacobi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ernst Jacobi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The White Ribbon | The School Teacher as an Old Man (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Dr. Hope | Richter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Im Chaos der Gefühle | Arzt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Papa und Mama | Prof. Hampe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mörder in Weiß - Der Tod lauert im OP | Prof. Winkler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hannas Baby | Prof. Graefe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ein Mann gibt nicht auf | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tödliche Schatten | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Hamsun | Adolf Hitler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Das Siegel des Todes | Marcus Noah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Die Grube | Friedrich W. Liebe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Sunset Boys | Leonard Haas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tödliches Geld | Monsignore Francis Belmont | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Der Nachlaß | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Von Frau zu Frau: Die Sammlerin | Dr. Nesselhoff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Einmal Macht und zurück - Engholms Fall | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Imperfect Crimes | Professor Andrea Negrini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | My Name is Victor | Milos | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Wie du mir.. | Richard Richardson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Ede und das Kind | Gottfreid Jahnke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Eine geschlossene Gesellschaft | Bernhard Hürfeld | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Frau Jenny Treibel | Professor Willibald Schmidt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Der Mörder | Frans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Tin Drum | Löbsack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März | Alexander März | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Die Gewehre der Frau Carrar | Padre | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Der zerbrochene Krug | Schreiber Licht | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Last Days of Gomorrah | Plutonius | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Der Angestellte | Klaus Thieme | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Der Kirschgarten | Trofimow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Abseits | Edmund Geuge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Goldene Städte | Andrew Cobham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Graf Öderland | Der Mörder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Mathilde Möhring | Hugo Grossmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Kubinke | Emil Kubinke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Die chinesische Mauer | Mute Son | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Michael Kramer | Arnold Kramer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Campingplatz | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Die Nacht am See | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Mauern | Hans Nast | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Schlachtvieh | Hartmann, Pfarrer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Nachruf auf Jürgen Trahnke | Jürgen Trahnke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Im sechsten Stock | Jojo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Black Gravel | Kriminalbeamter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Black Gravel | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Die Dame ist nicht fürs Feuer | Richard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Das Fenster zum Flur | Herbert Wiesner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Day the Rains Came | Fritz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Casino Affair | Schauspielschüler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Of und der Mond | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ernst Jacobi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ernst Jacobi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ernst Jacobi is "Kubinke" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ernst Jacobi acted in?
Ernst Jacobi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ernst Jacobi?
Other notable films include "Das Siegel des Todes", "Michael Kramer", and "Of und der Mond".