Gisela May - Actor Profile

Gisela May

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
25Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 31, 1924
Birth Place: Wetzlar, Germany

Gisela May Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gisela May reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 68% of Gisela May'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 Fleur Lafontaine, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gisela May Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gisela May's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Fleur Lafontaine (1978) movie poster
★10.0

Fleur Lafontaine: Berlin, 1948: Paralyzed and robbed of her memory, Fleur regains consciousness after a serious fall. The doctor treating

Fleur Lafontaine

1978•Drama
★10.0
Die Verführbaren (1977) movie poster
★10.0

Die Verführbaren: 1929: Marie Lehning, a farm worker from Warmsdorf on the Baltic Sea, falls in love with the fisherman's son Mingo. Both

Die Verführbaren

1977•Drama
★10.0
Hotelboy Ed Martin (1955) movie poster
★10.0

Hotelboy Ed Martin: Ed Martin witnesses a murder at the hotel. Although the perpetrator is caught, he had previously taken papers from the v

Hotelboy Ed Martin

1955•Drama
★10.0
Carl von Ossietzky (1963) movie poster
★10.0

Carl von Ossietzky: The film chronicles the last ten years in the life of Nobel Peace Prize recipient Carl von Ossietzky (1889-1938).

Carl von Ossietzky

1963•Drama
★10.0
Die Entscheidung des Dr. Ahrendt (1960) movie poster
★10.0

Die Entscheidung des Dr. Ahrendt: Film by Frank Vogel.

Die Entscheidung des Dr. Ahrendt

1960•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Gisela May has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 Die Hallo-Sisters Maika Super Hit Similar →
1985 Just a Movie Péter anyja Hit Similar →
1985 Mit Axel auf Achse - Flop Similar →
1983 Zwei Ärztinnen Dr. Erika Dörge Flop Similar →
1979 Das Idol von Mordassow Moskalewa Hit Similar →
1978 Fleur Lafontaine Käthe Lafontaine Super Hit Similar →
1977 Die Verführbaren Adele Fuchs Super Hit Similar →
1975 Frau Jenny Treibel Jenny Treibel Super Hit Similar →
1971 Der Unfallzeuge Naomi Shawn Flop Similar →
1971 Das letzte Wort Anna Rosier Super Hit Similar →
1967 Seed Corn Should Not Be Ground – A Portrait of Käthe Kollwitz (voice) Flop Similar →
1967 Love-Letters 66 Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1966 Die Tage der Commune Madame Cabet Flop Similar →
1965 Orpheus steigt herab Lady Torrance Flop Similar →
1963 Brothers and Sisters Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1963 Carl von Ossietzky Edith Jacobsohn Super Hit Similar →
1960 Schritt für Schritt Frau Hellwig Super Hit Similar →
1960 Die Entscheidung des Dr. Ahrendt - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Life Begins Chefärztin Super Hit Similar →
1959 An Old Love Frieda Walkowiak Hit Similar →
1958 Tilman Riemenschneider - Hit Similar →
1957 Die Schönste Martha Wille Hit Similar →
1956 Meeting Point Erika Hit Similar →
1955 Sommerliebe Lotte Super Hit Similar →
1955 Hotelboy Ed Martin Johnny Super Hit Similar →

Gisela May - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gisela May?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gisela May is "Fleur Lafontaine" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gisela May acted in?

Gisela May has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gisela May?

Other notable films include "Die Verführbaren", "Hotelboy Ed Martin", and "Carl von Ossietzky".

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