Herbert Leiser - Actor Profile

Herbert Leiser

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
22Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 17, 1941
Birth Place: Näfels, Switzerland

Herbert Leiser Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Herbert Leiser reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 41% of Herbert Leiser'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 Tod eines Keilers, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Herbert Leiser Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Herbert Leiser's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Tod eines Keilers (2006) movie poster
★9.0

Tod eines Keilers: Gottfried Binder, a simple employee in the pathology department of the University Hospital Zurich, is suffering from lun

Tod eines Keilers

2006•Comedy
★9.0
Tanner (1986) movie poster
★9.0

Tanner: During the WW2, a Swiss mountain farmer, refuses to follow the government policy to increase self-sufficiency with prod

Tanner

1986•Drama
★8.5
Her Second Chance (2006) movie poster
★8.5

Her Second Chance: After many years in jail, Sonjas returns to her home village where she takes up her fight for custody of her 8-year old

Her Second Chance

2006•Drama
★7.0
Dünki-Schott (1986) movie poster
★7.0

Dünki-Schott: Reimagining of the Don Quixote saga. A professor is working on a study about knights in early Swiss history on behalf of

Dünki-Schott

1986•Comedy
★7.0
Die Käserei in Goldingen (2010) movie poster
★7.0

Die Käserei in Goldingen: An old cheese maker is becoming increasingly overwhelmed by his work, especially since his business is on the verge of b

Die Käserei in Goldingen

2010•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Herbert Leiser has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 The Only Ones - Flop Similar →
2015 Little Mountain Boy Giacomin Hit Similar →
2014 Der letzte Mentsch Mikos Hit Similar →
2013 Clara and the Secret of the Bears Simon Average Similar →
2013 Das alte Haus Joseph Ernst Flop Similar →
2012 The Devil from Milan Herr Casutt Average Similar →
2011 One Way Trip Pius Flop Similar →
2010 Die Käserei in Goldingen Hans Guntisberg Hit Similar →
2010 Sennentuntschi: Curse of the Alps Matter Average Similar →
2010 Little Paradise - Flop Similar →
2010 Sonntagsvierer Bruno Häggli Hit Similar →
2010 Verstrickt und zugenäht Walti Flop Similar →
2009 Will You Marry Us? Kari Flop Similar →
2007 Hello Goodbye Neighbour Average Similar →
2006 Her Second Chance Vater Sonja Super Hit Similar →
2006 Tod eines Keilers Porter Super Hit Similar →
2005 Steinschlag Josef Wyss Flop Similar →
1993 Ludwig 1881 Hesselschwerdt Flop Similar →
1992 Children of the Open Road Paul Kessel Hit Similar →
1986 Dünki-Schott - Hit Similar →
1986 Tanner Polizist Nigg Super Hit Similar →
1980 Fabian Wenzkat Flop Similar →

Herbert Leiser - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Herbert Leiser?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Herbert Leiser is "Tod eines Keilers" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Herbert Leiser acted in?

Herbert Leiser has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Herbert Leiser?

Other notable films include "Tanner", "Her Second Chance", and "Dünki-Schott".

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