Gottfried John
ActingAbout Gottfried John
Gottfried John (German: [ˈjoːn];[1] 29 August 1942 – 1 September 2014) was a German stage, screen, and voice actor. A long-time collaborator of Rainer Werner Fassbinder, John appeared in many of the filmmaker's projects between 1975 and his death in 1982, including Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven, Despair, The Marriage of Maria Braun , and Berlin Alexanderplatz. His distinctive, gaunt appearance saw him he frequently cast as villains, and he is best known to audiences for his role as the corrupt General Arkady Orumov in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye, and for his comedic turn as Julius Caesar in Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar, the latter for which he won the Bavarian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Gottfried John Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gottfried John 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 Gottfried John's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 90% of Gottfried John'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 Carlos, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gottfried John Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gottfried John's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gottfried John has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Emerald Green | Dr. White (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ruby Red | Dr. White | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aghet | Friedrich Kress von Kressenstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Rumpelstilzchen | König Gustav | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | John Rabe | Dr. Oskar Trautmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Das zweite Leben | Robert Kreutzer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes | Dr. Emmanuel Droz | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Renzo e Lucia | Innominato | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Entrusted | Thomas von Gall - grandfather | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Gathering Storm | Friedrich von Schroder | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Der Solist - In eigener Sache | Martin Krohn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Beckmann und Markowski: Gehetzt | Max Beckmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Am I Beautiful? | Herbert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Life, Love & Celluloid | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Glatteis | Kurt Wallmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | La casa dove abitava Corinne | Michele Wolf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Ogre | Chief Forester | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | GoldenEye | Colonel Ourumov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life | Herr Benjamenta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Brüder auf Leben und Tod | Renato Calvi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Die Zeit danach | man from Klagenfurt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Novalis - Die blaue Blume | Sophies Vater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Ein letzter Wille | Paul Elling | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Deadly Web | Kommissar Max Beckmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Abraham | Eliezer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ich schenk’ Dir die Sterne | Robert Dallburg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Elfenbein | Nicholas Messier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Night of the Fox | Hofer | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Wings of Fame | Zlatogorski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Death Has a Bad Reputation | Rodimstev | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Schön war die Zeit | Franz Bauer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Pattberg's Legacy | Ulrich Vogtmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Der Fall Franza | Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Of Pure Blood | Paul Bergmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Otto - The Movie | Sonnemann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Followers | Brocke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Verworrene Bilanzen | Karl M. Kronen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Bartolome oder Die Rückkehr der weißen Götter | Bartolomé de las Casas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Super | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Lili Marleen | Aaron | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Marriage of Maria Braun | Willi Klenze | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Die Ratten | Bruno Mechelke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Wo die Liebe hinfällt | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | In a Year with 13 Moons | Anton Saitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Despair | Perebrodov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fedora | Kritos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven | Jörg Niemeyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Carlos | Carlos | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Jaider, the Lonely Hunter | Jaider | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Das Mädchen und der Staatsanwalt | - | Hit | Similar → |
Gottfried John - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gottfried John?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gottfried John is "Carlos" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gottfried John acted in?
Gottfried John has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gottfried John?
Other notable films include "The Followers", "Novalis - Die blaue Blume", and "La casa dove abitava Corinne".