Hannelore Elsner - Actor Profile

Hannelore Elsner

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 26, 1942
Birth Place: Burghausen, Germany

About Hannelore Elsner

Hannelore Elsner (born Hannelore Elstner, 26 July 1942 – 21 April 2019) was a German actress with a long career in television and film. She first performed on stage in Munich, and later starred in popular films and television series such as Die Schwarzwaldklinik (The Black Forest Clinic), and as the lead character, Inspector Lea Sommer, in the series Die Kommissarin. She was recognized internationally for her lead role in the 2000 film Die Unberührbare (No Place to Go), shown at the Cannes Film Festival.

Hannelore Elsner Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hannelore Elsner 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 Hannelore Elsner's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Hannelore Elsner'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 General Frédéric, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hannelore Elsner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hannelore Elsner's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Hannelore Elsner has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Der Berührbare - Der Filmregisseur Oskar Röhler herself Super Hit Similar →
2012 Der Bernd Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Red & Blue Barbara Bärenklau Super Hit Similar →
2004 Scheidungsopfer Mann Hannelore Super Hit Similar →
2003 Poem: I Set My Foot Upon the Air and It Carried Me Speaker - Aus! Super Hit Similar →
2002 Beloved Sister Rita Super Hit Similar →
2001 Ende der Saison Waltraut Super Hit Similar →
2001 Solange wir lieben Dr. Miriam Herzfeld Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Cry of the Butterfly Susanne Thies Super Hit Similar →
1998 Ich schenk dir meinen Mann Hanna Super Hit Similar →
1995 Blutige Spur Maria Super Hit Similar →
1993 Klippen des Todes Rita Freymuth Super Hit Similar →
1993 Der Nebenbuhler Karin Färber Super Hit Similar →
1992 Das lange Gespräch mit dem Vogel Polly Super Hit Similar →
1991 Elfenbein Sonja Super Hit Similar →
1991 Der Tod kam als Freund Judith Super Hit Similar →
1990 Der achte Tag Mrs. de Vries Super Hit Similar →
1989 Tam Tam oder Wohin die Reise geht Nele Super Hit Similar →
1989 Noch ein Wunsch Brigitte Super Hit Similar →
1988 Pizza Express Martina Super Hit Similar →
1986 Please, Let the Flowers Live Yvonne Super Hit Similar →
1985 Ein Mann ist soeben erschossen worden Silvia Bengoa Super Hit Similar →
1985 Marie Ward - Zwischen Galgen und Glorie Marie Ward Super Hit Similar →
1984 Eine Art von Zorn Adele Sanger Super Hit Similar →
1983 Flöhe hüten ist leichter - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Who's Going Crazy Here, Doctor? Dorothea von Schög Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Green Bird Dr. Renate Winter Super Hit Similar →
1980 Ein Abend mit Labiche - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Die halbe Eva - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Tod auf der Themse Avice Lorring Super Hit Similar →
1972 Deutsche Novelle Josepha von Uffendorf Super Hit Similar →
1971 Wölfe und Schafe Glafira Super Hit Similar →
1971 Iwanow Sascha Super Hit Similar →
1971 Hurra, wir sind mal wieder Junggesellen! Inge Super Hit Similar →
1970 Christoph Kolumbus oder Die Entdeckung Amerikas Anacoana Super Hit Similar →
1969 In einem Monat, in einem Jahr Beatrice Super Hit Similar →
1968 Der blaue Strohhut Lola Super Hit Similar →
1968 Knüpfe das Netz nach dem Fisch Josefa Super Hit Similar →
1968 Die Benachrichtigung Marie Super Hit Similar →
1967 Der Trinker Edith Super Hit Similar →
1966 Vater einer Tochter Brigitte 'Biggi' Stegemann Super Hit Similar →
1966 Der Mann aus Melbourne Rose Super Hit Similar →
1966 Die spanische Fliege Wally Burwig Super Hit Similar →
1964 Der Seitensprung Katja Super Hit Similar →
1964 General Frédéric Mabel O'Connell Super Hit Similar →
1963 Die Nacht der Schrecken Mädchen Super Hit Similar →
1962 Millowitsch Theater - Tante Jutta aus Kalkutta Hildegard Super Hit Similar →
1961 Immer wenn es Nacht wird Elke Gerdes Super Hit Similar →
1961 Und sowas nennt sich Leben Ulla Super Hit Similar →
1959 Old Heidelberg Helene, Serviermädchen Super Hit Similar →

Hannelore Elsner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hannelore Elsner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hannelore Elsner is "General Frédéric" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hannelore Elsner acted in?

Hannelore Elsner has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hannelore Elsner?

Other notable films include "Deutsche Novelle", "Please, Let the Flowers Live", and "Die spanische Fliege".

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