Hildegard Knef - Actor Profile

Hildegard Knef

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 28, 1925
Birth Place: Ulm, Germany

About Hildegard Knef

Hildegard Frieda Albertine Knef (December 28, 1925 - February 1, 2002) was a German actress, singer and writer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hildegard Knef, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Hildegard Knef Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 76% of Hildegard Knef'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 Golden Boy, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hildegard Knef Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hildegard Knef's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Hildegard Knef has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 I Want It All Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2020 Schlingensief – A Voice That Shook the Silence Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2002 Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song Self Hit Similar →
2001 A Woman and a Half: Hildegard Knef Self Hit Similar →
1999 Eine fast perfekte Hochzeit Marlene Wolf-Schönberg - Hennys Tante Average Similar →
1996 DEFA – Es werden ein paar Filme bleiben Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 Tödliches Erbe Lore Olmer Super Hit Similar →
1992 Wenn ich sonntags in mein Kino geh'... Self Hit Similar →
1985 Nein, ich gebe niemals auf! Self Super Hit Similar →
1985 The Future of Emily Paula Hit Similar →
1982 Der Gärtner von Toulouse Mrs. Théophot Super Hit Similar →
1980 Warum die UFOs unseren Salat klauen Peters Mutter Super Hit Similar →
1978 Fedora Countess Sobryanski Hit Similar →
1976 Everyone Dies Alone Anna Quangel Hit Similar →
1967 The Dirty Dozen (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1964 Condemned to Sin Alwine Hit Similar →
1964 Mark of the Tortoise Lorelli Hit Similar →
1964 The Spy Elinor van Berg Average Similar →
1963 And So to Bed Callgirl Average Similar →
1963 Berlin-Melodie Self Super Hit Similar →
1963 Ballad for a Hoodlum Martha Hit Similar →
1963 The Threepenny Opera Spelunken-Jenny Average Similar →
1963 Bluebeard German Widow Average Similar →
1962 Laura Laura Hunt Super Hit Similar →
1962 Lulu Baroness Geschwitz Hit Similar →
1962 Golden Boy Lorna Moon Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Human Voice The Woman Hit Similar →
1960 Valley of the Doomed Maria Luisa di Borbone Super Hit Similar →
1959 Subway in the Sky Lilli Hoffman Average Similar →
1959 The Man Who Sold Himself Martina Schilling Hit Similar →
1958 Escape from Sahara Madeleine Durand Super Hit Similar →
1954 Confession Under Four Eyes Hilde Garden Super Hit Similar →
1954 Svengali Trilby O'Farrell Average Similar →
1954 Eine Liebesgeschichte Lili Schallweiß Super Hit Similar →
1953 The Man Between Bettina Hit Similar →
1952 Illusion in Moll Lydia Bauer Hit Similar →
1952 Holiday for Henrietta Rita Solar Hit Similar →
1952 Night Without Sleep Lisa Muller Average Similar →
1952 The Snows of Kilimanjaro Countess Liz Average Similar →
1952 Diplomatic Courier Janine Betki Average Similar →
1952 Nights on the Road Inge Hoffmann Super Hit Similar →
1951 Decision Before Dawn Hilde Hit Similar →
1951 Miracles Still Happen Anita Weidner Super Hit Similar →
1948 Fahrt ins Glück Susanne Loevengaard Super Hit Similar →
1948 Film Without Title Christine Fleming Hit Similar →
1947 Between Yesterday and Tomorrow Das Mädchen Kat Hit Similar →
1946 The Murderers Are Among Us Susanne Wallner Hit Similar →
1946 Under the Bridges Girl in Havelberg Hit Similar →
1945 The Brothers Noltenius - Hit Similar →
1945 Frühlingsmelodie Zwilling ohne Leberfleck Super Hit Similar →

Hildegard Knef - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hildegard Knef?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hildegard Knef is "Golden Boy" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hildegard Knef acted in?

Hildegard Knef has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hildegard Knef?

Other notable films include "Miracles Still Happen", "Fahrt ins Glück", and "Frühlingsmelodie".

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