Horst Frank - Actor Profile

Horst Frank

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 28, 1929
Birth Place: Lübeck, Germany

About Horst Frank

Horst Frank  (28 May 1929 – 25 May 1999) was a German film actor. He appeared in over 100 films between 1955 and 1999. He was born in Lübeck, Germany and died in Heidelberg, Germany. Description above from the Wikipedia article Horst Frank, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Horst Frank Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Horst Frank'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 Carlos, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Horst Frank Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Horst Frank's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Horst Frank has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Die Menschen sind kalt Museumsdirektor Super Hit Similar →
1996 Sünde einer Nacht Detective Krainer Hit Similar →
1991 Safari George Super Hit Similar →
1984 Der Besuch Burford Hit Similar →
1981 Flächenbrand Lothar Steingruber Hit Similar →
1980 Das Traumhaus Conrad Kolberg Super Hit Similar →
1979 Ways in the Night Hans Super Hit Similar →
1979 Wo die Liebe hinfällt - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Wie Rauch und Staub - Hit Similar →
1978 Das Lamm des Armen - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Dr. Katzenbergers Badereise - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Das Gesetz des Clans Pepe Coronado Super Hit Similar →
1976 Die Elixiere des Teufels Dominikaner Super Hit Similar →
1976 Auch Mimosen wollen blühen Colonel Rudschenko Super Hit Similar →
1975 Schließfach 763 Richard Rolander Hit Similar →
1974 Cautio Criminalis Pater Hermann Baving Super Hit Similar →
1974 Tausend Francs Belohnung Rousseline Super Hit Similar →
1973 Der Vorgang Viktor Brandner Super Hit Similar →
1971 Carlos Ligo Super Hit Similar →
1970 Das Glöcklein unterm Himmelbett Pater Guderim Super Hit Similar →
1970 Emilia Galotti Marinelli Hit Similar →
1969 The Angels of the Street Jule Nickels Hit Similar →
1969 Thunder from the West Müller, Gestapo Super Hit Similar →
1969 Catherine Duke Philippe Super Hit Similar →
1966 Countdown to Doomsday Dr. Soarez Super Hit Similar →
1966 Jerry Cotton: The Trap Snaps Shut at Midnight Larry Link Hit Similar →
1965 Mutiny in the South Seas Sven Broderson Super Hit Similar →
1964 Mission To Hell Jack McLean (falscher Vermeeren) Hit Similar →
1964 Operation Hong Kong Robert Perkins Super Hit Similar →
1963 Crooks in Clover Théo Super Hit Similar →
1963 Tod eines Handlungsreisenden Happy Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Black Panther of Ratana Jack Roller Hit Similar →
1962 Voyage to Danger Frederic Hit Similar →
1962 Hong Kong Hot Harbor Frank Marek Super Hit Similar →
1961 Unser Haus in Kamerun Klaas Steensand Hit Similar →
1961 Cariño mío Alberto - Albert Super Hit Similar →
1961 Treibjagd auf ein Leben Emil Frenzel Hit Similar →
1961 Thou Shalt Not Kill Adler Super Hit Similar →
1961 Ein wahrer Held Christy Mahon Super Hit Similar →
1960 Fabrik der Offiziere Hauptmann Feder Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Angry Young Men Dr. Gerd Schneider Super Hit Similar →
1960 Bumerang Willy Schneider Hit Similar →
1959 Rebel Flight to Cuba Richard Marshall Super Hit Similar →
1959 Wolves in the Abyss Lo Sposino Super Hit Similar →
1959 Stalingrad: Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever? Feldwebel Böse Hit Similar →
1958 Meine 99 Bräute Jonny der Husar Super Hit Similar →
1958 Schwarze Nylons – Heiße Nächte Sabri Hit Similar →
1958 The Girl from the Marsh Croft Jan Lindgren Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Copper Josef Schmitz Hit Similar →
1957 By Day and by Night or The Gardener's Dog Teodoro Super Hit Similar →

Horst Frank - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Horst Frank?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Horst Frank is "Carlos" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Horst Frank acted in?

Horst Frank has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Horst Frank?

Other notable films include "Das Traumhaus", "Das Lamm des Armen", and "Tausend Francs Belohnung".

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