Johanna Penski - Actor Profile

Johanna Penski

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
14Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1927
Birth Place: Kolobrzeg, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland

Johanna Penski Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Johanna Penski reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Johanna Penski'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 Wings of Desire, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Johanna Penski Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Johanna Penski's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Wings of Desire (1987) movie poster
★7.8

Wings of Desire: Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisi

Wings of Desire

1987•Drama
★7.2
Toyland (2007) movie poster
★7.2

Toyland: On a winter morning, a mother goes to waken her son Heinrich; his bed is empty. She leaves her flat to find him. The nei

Toyland

2007•Drama
★7.0
Happy End (1999) movie poster
★7.0

Happy End: You live and spend your time, but what remains is the question posed by the coffin maker: pine or mahogany? In the case

Happy End

1999•Comedy
★7.0
Traumschatten (2005) movie poster
★7.0

Traumschatten:

Traumschatten

2005
★6.9
Faraway, So Close! (1993) movie poster
★6.9

Faraway, So Close!: A group of angels look longingly upon the life of humans. Berlin now is a very different place: unified in name but over

Faraway, So Close!

1993•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Johanna Penski has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Heil lesekundige Dame Flop Similar →
2014 Better than Nothing Erika Flop Similar →
2012 Move Dinas Oma Average Similar →
2011 Hotel Lux Passantin Average Similar →
2011 Men in the City 2 Old Lady #1 Average Similar →
2010 Das Blaue vom Himmel Mrs. Wilhelm Flop Similar →
2009 Männersache Ältere Frau Hausflur (as Johanna Penske) Flop Similar →
2008 1½ Ritter - Auf der Suche nach der hinreißenden Herzelinde Alice Flop Similar →
2007 Toyland Hausmeisterin (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2007 Dogfood Mrs Schidowski Flop Similar →
2005 Traumschatten ältere Dame Hit Similar →
1999 Happy End - Hit Similar →
1993 Faraway, So Close! Flower Woman Hit Similar →
1987 Wings of Desire Flower Seller (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Johanna Penski - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Johanna Penski?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johanna Penski is "Wings of Desire" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Johanna Penski acted in?

Johanna Penski has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Johanna Penski?

Other notable films include "Toyland", "Happy End", and "Traumschatten".

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