Frederick Jaeger
ActingAbout Frederick Jaeger
Frederick was educated in Germany and France. He came to England in 1939 and took up acting at the suggestion of his English headmaster. He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London between 1946 and 1948 and started his stage career at preston Rep in 1949. Many rep seasons in provinces before West End appearances including 'The Comedy of Errors', 'Lock Up Your Daughters', 'The Potsdam Quartet', 'Big Fish, Little Fish', 'For Adults Only', 'A Patriot For Me', 'Mrs. Gibson's Boys' and 'Salad Days'. Frederick started his television career in 1955 and went into films in 1956. He continued to act in all strands of the profession until his death.
Frederick Jaeger Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frederick Jaeger reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Frederick Jaeger's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Frederick Jaeger'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 Farewell Performance, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frederick Jaeger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frederick Jaeger's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frederick Jaeger has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Doctor Who: The Savages | Jano (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cold Comfort Farm | Doctor Adolph Müdel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Selling Hitler | Fritz Stiefel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | World War One Ace | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | St. Ursula's in Danger | Mr. Forson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Potsdam Quartet | Douglas Smedley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nijinsky | Gabriel Astruc | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) | Kurt Langsdorf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Home-Movies | Keith Sayle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Passage | German Major (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Der Abschlußtag | Harry Day | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Winterspelt 1944 | Major Robert Wheeler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy | Professor Marius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Voyage of the Damned | Werner Mannheim | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Seven-Per-Cent Solution | Marker | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Doctor Who: Planet of Evil | Sorenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Scorpio | Novins | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Slaughter Day | Klaus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | One of Those Things | Melchior | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Song of Norway | Henrik Ibsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Pakbo | Jim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Looking Glass War | Pilot | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Limbo Line | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Naked Sun | Leebig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Doctor Who: The Savages | Jano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Farewell Performance | Paul Warner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Play It Cool | Male Receptionist | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Was Monty's Double | Junior German Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Ice Cold in Alex | 2nd German Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The One That Got Away | German Prisoner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Black Tent | Koch | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Probation Officer | Norman Warren | Flop | Similar → |
Frederick Jaeger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frederick Jaeger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frederick Jaeger is "Farewell Performance" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Frederick Jaeger acted in?
Frederick Jaeger has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frederick Jaeger?
Other notable films include "The Naked Sun", "St. Ursula's in Danger", and "One of Those Things".