Franz-Otto Krüger - Actor Profile

Franz-Otto Krüger

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
31Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 1, 1917
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

Franz-Otto Krüger Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Franz-Otto Krüger reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 31 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 55% of Franz-Otto Krüger'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 Songs Ring Out on Lake Maggiore, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Franz-Otto Krüger Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Franz-Otto Krüger's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Songs Ring Out on Lake Maggiore (1963) movie poster
★10.0

Songs Ring Out on Lake Maggiore: After his wife's accidental death, the once successful pop singer Eric Kersten and his son Peter retired to Lake Maggior

Songs Ring Out on Lake Maggiore

1963•Music
★9.0
Zu einem Mord gehören zwei (1973) movie poster
★9.0

Zu einem Mord gehören zwei:

Zu einem Mord gehören zwei

1973•Crime
★9.0
No Place for Love (1947) movie poster
★9.0

No Place for Love: While on leave in Berlin during the Second World War, a soldier named Hans meets a young woman named Monika. They fall i

No Place for Love

1947•Comedy
★8.0
My Sister and I (1954) movie poster
★8.0

My Sister and I: After an accident, Princess Maria Christine ends up stranded in Rothenburg, where she falls in love with engineer Rudi B

My Sister and I

1954•Comedy
★7.6
Germany, Year Zero (1948) movie poster
★7.6

Germany, Year Zero: In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his fami

Germany, Year Zero

1948•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Franz-Otto Krüger has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Er-Götz-liches Heinrich Flop Similar →
1978 1982: Gutenbach Kopf Average Similar →
1973 Zu einem Mord gehören zwei Victor Dehl Super Hit Similar →
1972 Das Geheimnis der Mary Celeste Jacques Picquart Hit Similar →
1970 The Love Mad Baroness Dr. Nagel Flop Similar →
1968 Gorilla Gang - Flop Similar →
1963 Zwei blaue Vergissmeinnicht Cortini Average Similar →
1963 Songs Ring Out on Lake Maggiore Director Dietrich Super Hit Similar →
1962 Kohlhiesel's Daughters Portier Müller Average Similar →
1961 Riviera-Story - Flop Similar →
1960 The Avenger - Hit Similar →
1960 Kein Engel ist so rein - Average Similar →
1959 Morgen wirst Du um mich weinen Angestellter Hit Similar →
1959 An Angel on Wheels Dentist Average Similar →
1958 Wehe, wenn sie losgelassen Dirigent Erichsen Hit Similar →
1958 Der Maulkorb - Average Similar →
1958 Bank Vault 713 Personalchef Super Hit Similar →
1958 Voyage to Italy, Complete with Love Herr Duevenasch Average Similar →
1957 Vater sein dagegen sehr Registrar Super Hit Similar →
1957 Witwer mit 5 Töchtern - Average Similar →
1957 Viktor und Viktoria Kriminalkommissar Super Hit Similar →
1957 Salzburg Stories Hotelmanager Hit Similar →
1955 Alibi Vilessen Hit Similar →
1954 My Sister and I - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Der Vetter aus Dingsda Onkel Gustav Average Similar →
1953 So ein Affentheater Gersdorf, Versicherungsagent Hit Similar →
1951 The Heath Is Green - Flop Similar →
1950 The Black Forest Girl Conférencier Hit Similar →
1948 The Berliner - Hit Similar →
1948 Germany, Year Zero Karl-Heinz Super Hit Similar →
1947 No Place for Love - Super Hit Similar →

Franz-Otto Krüger - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Franz-Otto Krüger?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franz-Otto Krüger is "Songs Ring Out on Lake Maggiore" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Franz-Otto Krüger acted in?

Franz-Otto Krüger has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Franz-Otto Krüger?

Other notable films include "Zu einem Mord gehören zwei", "No Place for Love", and "My Sister and I".

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