Josef Bierbichler - Actor Profile

Josef Bierbichler

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 26, 1948
Birth Place: Ambach, Germany

About Josef Bierbichler

Josef Bierbichler is a German stage, film and television actor, writer and director.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Josef Bierbichler Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 64% of Josef Bierbichler'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 Free Fall, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Josef Bierbichler Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Josef Bierbichler's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Free Fall (1997) movie poster
★10.0

Free Fall: Edgar Wurlitzer is on his way home when a woman suddenly jumps in front of his car. He quickly drives on and enlists the

Free Fall

1997•Crime
★10.0
Hamburger Gift (1992) movie poster
★10.0

Hamburger Gift: A docu-drama about tetrachloro-dibenzo dioxin, later known as 'Sevesogift', sprayed on thousands of tons of vapor in Vie

Hamburger Gift

1992•Drama
★10.0
Sieben Erzählungen aus der Vorgeschichte der Menschheit (1975) movie poster
★10.0

Sieben Erzählungen aus der Vorgeschichte der Menschheit: 1. A modern Bavarian brewer, Emanuel Holzbauer, faces a sales crisis and targets his competitors to save his brewery. 2

Sieben Erzählungen aus der Vorgeschichte der Menschheit

1975•Documentary
★10.0
Der junge Mönch (1978) movie poster
★10.0

Der junge Mönch: Bavaria has become an arctic, hostile environment; at the site of the former state capital, a huge geyser is now gushing

Der junge Mönch

1978•Comedy
★10.0
Wilhelm Tell (1990) movie poster
★10.0

Wilhelm Tell: Claus Peymann's production of Schiller's play about oppression, rebellion and human rights is less a flaming political a

Wilhelm Tell

1990•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Josef Bierbichler has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Daughters - Flop Similar →
2020 Merkel: Anatomy of a Crisis Horst Seehofer Average Similar →
2018 Zwei Herren im Anzug Pankraz / Seewirt Average Similar →
2016 Don't Look at Me That Way Grandfather Flop Similar →
2014 Landauer Kurt Landauer Average Similar →
2013 Exit Marrakech Dr. Breuer Average Similar →
2009 The White Ribbon The Steward Super Hit Similar →
2009 Germany ’09 – 13 Short Films About the State of the Nation Beintl (segment "Fraktur") Average Similar →
2009 The Bone Man Löschenkohl Hit Similar →
2008 A Year Ago in Winter Max Hollander - Maler Average Similar →
2008 The Architect Georg Winter Flop Similar →
2006 Winter Journey Franz Brenninger Hit Similar →
2005 Außer Kontrolle Jörg Broichenbaumer Super Hit Similar →
2003 Wedding Shower Karl Fürnkranz Super Hit Similar →
2003 A Birthday to Remember Lukas Average Similar →
2003 Hamlet_X William Shakespeare Flop Similar →
2002 Ein Dorf sucht seinen Mörder Dr. Haake Average Similar →
2001 Heidi Mann in Milchladen Hit Similar →
2000 Code Unknown Bauer Hit Similar →
2000 The Farewell Bertolt Brecht Flop Similar →
2000 Failure as a Chance Self Hit Similar →
1998 Neue Freiheit - Keine Jobs Schönes München: Stillstand 5. Polizist Super Hit Similar →
1997 Winter Sleepers Theo Hit Similar →
1997 Free Fall Edgar Wurlitzer Super Hit Similar →
1997 Picasso in Munich Dr. Brösel Hit Similar →
1995 Dicke Freunde Franz-Josef Strauss Super Hit Similar →
1993 Deadly Maria Marias Father Average Similar →
1992 Hamburger Gift Harry G. Super Hit Similar →
1991 Der unsichtbare Freund Berger Hit Similar →
1990 Wilhelm Tell Wilhelm Tell Super Hit Similar →
1988 Wohin? Skunk Super Hit Similar →
1987 Triumph der Gerechten Der Affe Super Hit Similar →
1986 Heal Hitler! - Average Similar →
1984 Rita Ritter Groom Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Olympic Champion - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Straight Through the Heart Dr. Armin Thal Flop Similar →
1982 The Ghost Roman Soldier / Farmer Hit Similar →
1982 Kampftag Freddy Rupp Super Hit Similar →
1981 Mein Freund der Scheich Toni Ramsauer Super Hit Similar →
1981 Der Neger Erwin Museumwächter Super Hit Similar →
1979 Der Komantsche Half Brother Super Hit Similar →
1979 Woyzeck Drum Major Hit Similar →
1978 Max und Sandy Sandy's Father Super Hit Similar →
1978 Der junge Mönch - Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Second Awakening of Christa Klages Homeowner (uncredited) Average Similar →
1977 Beer Chase Herberts Schwager Average Similar →
1976 Heart of Glass Hias Hit Similar →
1976 The Atlantic Swimmers Sepp Super Hit Similar →
1975 Der Brandner Kaspar und das ewig' Leben Simmerl Super Hit Similar →
1975 Sieben Erzählungen aus der Vorgeschichte der Menschheit - Super Hit Similar →

Josef Bierbichler - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Josef Bierbichler?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Josef Bierbichler is "Free Fall" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Josef Bierbichler acted in?

Josef Bierbichler has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Josef Bierbichler?

Other notable films include "Hamburger Gift", "Sieben Erzählungen aus der Vorgeschichte der Menschheit", and "Der junge Mönch".

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