Karl John
ActingAbout Karl John
Karl John (24 March 1905 – 22 December 1977) was a German film actor who appeared in more than 50 films between 1933 and 1977.
Karl John Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Karl John 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 Karl John's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 70% of Karl John'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 When the Cock Crows, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Karl John Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Karl John's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Karl John has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Sorcerer | "Marquez" | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Entführung | v. Weizsaecker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Dandelions | Ricks Vater | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sabine | Dr. Gerd Hesse | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Land | Albrecht Rotter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | So war Mama | Onkel Chris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Verbotenes Land | Dr. Joseph Breuer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Oberst Wennerström | Verteidiger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Again the Ringer | Dr. Mills | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Mysterious Magician | Shelby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Detective Story | Lieutenant Monoghan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Gen. Wolfgang Häger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | This Time it Must Be Caviar | Debras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Hermann und Dorothea | Apotheker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Hoffnung ist ein Ding mit Federn | Steve | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Fabrik der Offiziere | Major Frey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sacred Waters | Seppi Blatter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Madame Sans-Gêne | Lefèbvre | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | 2 x Adam, 1 x Eva | Wickström | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Die gute Sieben | Jonny Roland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Stalingrad: Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever? | Generaloberst Hoth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Furlough on Word of Honor | Köhler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Devil's General | Ingénieur Karl Oderbruch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | No Way Back | Friedrich Schultz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Man Between | Inspector Kleiber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Inspektor Tondi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Smuggler's Ball | Hans | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lost One | Hösch, alias Nowak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Love '47 | Beckmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Last Night | Harald Buchner, Oberleutnant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Unser Mittwochabend | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | In Those Days | Peter Keyser | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Melody of a Great City | Klaus Nolte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Andreas Schlüter | Bildhauer Martin Böhme, ihr Bräutigam | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Two in a Big City | Bernd Birckhoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Stukas | Oberleutnant Lothar Loos | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | U-Boat, Course West! | Matrosenobergefreiter Drewitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Der Weg ins Freie | Fritz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Über alles in der Welt | Oberleutnant Hassenkamp | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | My Life for Ireland | Raymond Davitt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kora Terry | Chef der Kraftmännertruppe | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Die unvollkommene Liebe | Gustl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Bal paré | Franz Stanglmayer | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Fahrt ins Leben | Seekadett Gerhard Bartels | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Laugh Doctor | Peter Karst | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Operation Michael | Leutnant Hassenkamp | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | White Slaves | Graf Kostja Wolfgoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | When the Cock Crows | Piepers Gustav | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Child, I'm Happy on Your Coming | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The White Demon | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Karl John - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Karl John?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karl John is "When the Cock Crows" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Karl John acted in?
Karl John has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Karl John?
Other notable films include "Entführung", "The White Demon", and "Child, I'm Happy on Your Coming".