Helmut Berger
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Helmut Berger (born Helmut Steinberger, 29 May 1944 - 18 May 2023) was an Austrian-born German film and television actor. He was most famous for his work with Luchino Visconti, particularly in his performance as King Ludwig II of Bavaria in Ludwig, for which he received a special David di Donatello award. He appeared primarily in European cinema, but also acted in films such as The Godfather Part III and Iron Cross. Description above from the Wikipedia article Helmut Berger, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Helmut Berger Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Helmut Berger 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 Helmut Berger's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Helmut Berger'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 Helmut Berger - Mein Leben, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Helmut Berger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Helmut Berger's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Helmut Berger has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Garden That Doesn't Exist | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Liberté | Duke of Walchen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fascism on a Thread: The Strange Story of Nazisploitation Cinema | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Timeless | Professor Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fifty Shades of Erotica | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Saint Laurent | Yves Saint Laurent in 1989 | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Luchino Visconti: The Quest for the Impossible | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Devil's Violinist | Lord Burghersh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Iron Cross | Shrager / Vogler | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection | Self (video 'Erotica') (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Romy Schneider: A Woman in Three Notes | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Damals warst Du still | Fabian Plessen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Helmut Berger - Mein Leben | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Honey Baby | Karl / Hades | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Under the Palms | David | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The 120 Days of Bottrop | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Last Cut | Gabo Rey | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Teo | Signor Mastrovito | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Shadow of the Pharaoh | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | L'Affaire Dreyfus | Schwartzkoppen | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ludwig 1881 | Ludwig II | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Boomtown | Richard Schwarzer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Adelaide | Gilas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Frederick Keinszig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Act of Revenge | Dr. Carlo Martora | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Faceless | Dr. Frank Flamand | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Skipper | Hans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Code Name: Emerald | Ernst Ritter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Victòria! 3: El seny i la rauxa | Tinent Rodríguez Haro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Victòria! La gran aventura d'un poble | Tinent Rodríguez Haro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Great Transport | Pukovnik Glassendorf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | My Wife is a Witch | Asmodeo | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Le rose di Danzica | Baron Erich von Lehner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Fifth Commandment | Bernhard Redder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Mad Dog Killer | Nanni Vitali | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Victory at Entebbe | Wilfried Böse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Salon Kitty | Helmut Wallenberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Romantic Englishwoman | Thomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Conversation Piece | Konrad Huebel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ash Wednesday | Erich | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | La colonna infame | Il capitano di giustizia Arconati | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ludwig | Ludwig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Voracious Ones | Kosta | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bailey on Visconti | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Bloodstained Butterfly | Giorgio | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Garden of the Finzi-Continis | Alberto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dorian Gray | Dorian Gray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Damned | Martin Von Essenbeck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Young Tigers | Dario | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Witches | Hotel Page (segment "La strega bruciata viva") | Average | Similar → |
Helmut Berger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Helmut Berger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helmut Berger is "Helmut Berger - Mein Leben" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Helmut Berger acted in?
Helmut Berger has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Helmut Berger?
Other notable films include "Romy Schneider: A Woman in Three Notes", "Bailey on Visconti", and "Victòria! 3: El seny i la rauxa".