Harry Baer - Actor Profile

Harry Baer

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 27, 1947
Birth Place: Biberach an der Riß, Germany

About Harry Baer

Harry Baer (born Harry Zöttl on 27 September 1947) is a German actor, producer and author, best known for his work with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Harry Baer Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Harry Baer reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Harry Baer'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 Little Godard, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Harry Baer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Harry Baer's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Little Godard (1978) movie poster
★10.0

Little Godard: The production of a film requires recording equipment and financial resources, if nothing else. Hellmuth Costard places

Little Godard

1978•Documentary
★10.0
Adele Spitzeder (1972) movie poster
★10.0

Adele Spitzeder: The true story of Adele Spitzeder, who started her own private bank in 1870s Bavaria by promising everyone that gave her

Adele Spitzeder

1972•TV Movie
★10.0
Bella Donna (1983) movie poster
★10.0

Bella Donna: This film of a glitzy showbiz world by director Peter Keglevic in his first feature-length effort recounts the saga of a

Bella Donna

1983•Drama
★9.0
The Film Narrator (1993) movie poster
★9.0

The Film Narrator: Germany in the Thirties. A movie teller realizes that his profession is not longer needed. Silent movies are not produce

The Film Narrator

1993•Drama
★9.0
Zahltag (1972) movie poster
★9.0

Zahltag: A broke-down shipowner robs a money transport with the help of his former employees, then he cheats them out of their sh

Zahltag

1972•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Harry Baer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Fassbinder Self Average Similar →
2015 Fassbinder: Love Without Demands Self Average Similar →
2011 The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Despair' Revisited Self Hit Similar →
2010 Lys Wachmann Average Similar →
2007 Berlin am Meer Daniel Finkelstein Hit Similar →
2006 Warum halb vier? Himself Average Similar →
2003 Raid Mark Hollander Average Similar →
2002 Führer Ex Friedhelm Kaltenbach Average Similar →
1997 Frost Mann, der Obdach gewährt Average Similar →
1996 Babuschka - Hit Similar →
1993 The Film Narrator Herr Kunze Super Hit Similar →
1992 The True Story About Men and Women - Average Similar →
1992 I Don’t Just Want You to Love Me Self Hit Similar →
1991 Superstau Nachbar Hit Similar →
1989 Fool's Mate - Super Hit Similar →
1989 The Girlfriend Amigo de Raquel en Berlín Average Similar →
1988 The Passenger – Welcome to Germany Grenzbeamter Average Similar →
1987 Helsinki Napoli All Night Long Man #1 Average Similar →
1987 Warten auf Marie Konrad Super Hit Similar →
1986 Revenge Harald Kurcijus Super Hit Similar →
1985 In the Belly of the Whale Hartmann Super Hit Similar →
1985 Westler: East of the Wall Zollbeamter Average Similar →
1984 Donauwalzer - Hit Similar →
1983 The Little One - Hit Similar →
1983 Bella Donna - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Der Tod kommt durch die Tür Dr. Christoph Vranek Super Hit Similar →
1982 Veronika Voss Head Waiter (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1981 Lola 1st Demonstrator Hit Similar →
1981 Cinémania: Rainer Werner Fassbinder Self Average Similar →
1981 Lili Marleen Norbert Schultze Average Similar →
1980 Palermo or Wolfsburg Hausbesitzer Average Similar →
1979 The Third Generation Rudolf Mann Average Similar →
1979 Traffic Jam Mario Hit Similar →
1978 Despair Innkeeper Hit Similar →
1978 Little Godard - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Hitler: A Film from Germany Junger Ellerkamp Hit Similar →
1977 Adolf and Marlene Luminsky Hit Similar →
1976 Rulers of the City Tony Average Similar →
1975 Bent or Broken - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Fox and His Friends Philip Hit Similar →
1975 Valley of the Dancing Widows Bogdan Witkow, Julia's Boyfriend Hit Similar →
1973 Jail Bait Franz Bermeier Average Similar →
1972 Zahltag - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Adele Spitzeder Ludwig II. Super Hit Similar →
1972 Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King Ludwig II Average Similar →
1971 Beware of a Holy Whore Mann der Statistin Average Similar →
1970 Gods of the Plague Franz Average Similar →
1970 Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? Coworker Hit Similar →
1970 The Coffee House Eugenio Hit Similar →
1969 Katzelmacher Franz Average Similar →

Harry Baer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Harry Baer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harry Baer is "Little Godard" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Harry Baer acted in?

Harry Baer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Harry Baer?

Other notable films include "Adele Spitzeder", "Bella Donna", and "The Film Narrator".

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