Hans Zesch-Ballot - Actor Profile

Hans Zesch-Ballot

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 19, 1896
Birth Place: Dresden, Saxony, Germany

Hans Zesch-Ballot Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 80% of Hans Zesch-Ballot'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 The Night with the Emperor, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hans Zesch-Ballot Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hans Zesch-Ballot's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Hans Zesch-Ballot has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1967 Witness Out of Hell Dr. Berger Hit Similar →
1964 Der Komödienstadel - Die Entwicklungshilfe Direktor Zistelmann Super Hit Similar →
1962 Secret of the Red Orchid - Average Similar →
1961 Der Flüchtling Grenzerchef Super Hit Similar →
1961 Der Mann von drüben Chefredakteur Peters Super Hit Similar →
1960 Gaslight Rough, Kriminalkommissar Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Day the Rains Came - Hit Similar →
1958 Doctor Crippen Lives Staatsanwalt Hit Similar →
1955 Rosenmontag Oberstleutnant Wilhelm von Friese Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Plot to Assassinate Hitler Generalleutnant Erich Hoepner Average Similar →
1955 Das Streichholz unterm Bett Jérome Vieuxtemps Hit Similar →
1953 Elephant Fury A. R. Thiele Super Hit Similar →
1952 Nights on the Road Kriminalinspektor Busch Super Hit Similar →
1951 Primanerinnen Ursulas Vater Super Hit Similar →
1949 Verführte Hände Kommissar Meiners Super Hit Similar →
1944 Neigungsehe - Hit Similar →
1944 The Buchholz Family - Average Similar →
1943 When the Young Wine Blossoms Dr.Hall Super Hit Similar →
1943 Der dunkle Tag Dr. Fabricius Hit Similar →
1942 Einmal der liebe Herrgott sein Clusius - Theaterdirektor Super Hit Similar →
1942 Attack on Baku Baku's Police Minister Barakoff Super Hit Similar →
1941 ....reitet für Deutschland Brigadekommandeur Average Similar →
1941 Hauptsache glücklich! - Hit Similar →
1939 Zentrale Rio Kommissar Dossa Average Similar →
1939 Der Polizeifunk meldet Benken, Kriminalkommissar Super Hit Similar →
1939 Die Frau ohne Vergangenheit Kriminalkommissar Schneidereit Hit Similar →
1939 Three Wonderful Days - Hit Similar →
1938 Die Nacht der Entscheidung Konsul Brückmann Hit Similar →
1938 Freight from Baltimore William Morris Hit Similar →
1938 Nordlicht Staatsanwalt Hit Similar →
1938 Narren im Schnee Vater Heinemann Hit Similar →
1938 Homeland - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Wie einst im Mai Baron von Uhlendorff Super Hit Similar →
1938 The Tiger of Eschnapur - Hit Similar →
1937 Talking About Jacqueline Leslie Waddington Average Similar →
1936 The Night with the Emperor Napoleon I. Super Hit Similar →
1936 My Life Is at Stake Mikhail Stepan Hit Similar →
1936 90 Minutes Stop Alberto Basto Average Similar →
1936 The Traitor Dr. Wehner Hit Similar →
1936 The Emperor of California Gouverneur Alvaredo Average Similar →
1936 Winter in the Woods Dr. Fritz Heidecke Super Hit Similar →
1936 The Czar's Courier Der Zar Super Hit Similar →
1935 The Bird Seller Der Kurfürst Hit Similar →
1934 Vacationing from Oneself John Stone, Generalsekretär bei Steffenson Hit Similar →
1934 A Man Wants to Get to Germany English Naval Officer Average Similar →
1934 Die Freundin eines großen Mannes Hollberg,Berliner Theaterdirektor Super Hit Similar →
1933 ...und es leuchtet die Pußta Thury Average Similar →
1932 The Lucky Top Hat Alfred Super Hit Similar →
1931 Cadets Oberleutnant von Brünning Hit Similar →
1930 Dolly is making a career - Super Hit Similar →

Hans Zesch-Ballot - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hans Zesch-Ballot?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hans Zesch-Ballot is "The Night with the Emperor" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hans Zesch-Ballot acted in?

Hans Zesch-Ballot has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hans Zesch-Ballot?

Other notable films include "Gaslight", "Attack on Baku", and "Wie einst im Mai".

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