Klaus Dahlen - Actor Profile

Klaus Dahlen

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 23, 1938
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

About Klaus Dahlen

Born in Berlin, he was a trained carpenter and commercial artist. The entertainer Harald Juhnke was one of the sponsors of the curly headed entertainer. In 1959 Dahlen made his cinema debut in Kurt Meisel's comedy "Love forbidden - marriage allowed". In 1964, Dahlen's career began in television. The actor, also known in Switzerland and Austria, has appeared in more than 35 feature films. He stood in front of the camera with Loni von Friedl, Elke Sommer, Claus Biederstaedt, Rolf Becker and Willy Millowitsch, among others. Dahlen became known to a wide audience in 1978 in Michael Pfleghar's series "Klimbim". Together with Ingrid Steeger and Iris Berben, Dahlen also played in the series "Two Heavenly Daughters". In "A heart and a soul" he took over the role of the son-in-law of "Ekel Alfred" after Diether Krebs left. He also took part in television series such as “The Commissioner”, “The Men from K3”, “Coast Guard” or “Tatort”.

Klaus Dahlen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Klaus Dahlen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Klaus Dahlen'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 The Butterfly, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Klaus Dahlen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Klaus Dahlen's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Klaus Dahlen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Ich Chef, Du Turnschuh Rechtsanwalt Flop Similar →
1994 Hotel Interim Polizeichef Flop Similar →
1991 Der Komödienstadel - Millionen im Heu Erich Meier Flop Similar →
1989 Aufs Ganze Charly Super Hit Similar →
1988 Der Kaiser von Neukölln Bruno Apostel Flop Similar →
1986 Der Komödienstadel - Das Prämienkind Scharnitzki Flop Similar →
1984 Fröhliches Beileid Herodes Flop Similar →
1983 Schöne Bescherung - Ein Beitrag zum Fest Boris Borokow Flop Similar →
1982 Schuld sind nur die Frauen Robert Super Hit Similar →
1980 Einmal hunderttausend Taler - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Kreuzberger Liebesnächte Mr. Gerlach Flop Similar →
1980 Love Affair - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Ein Hut von ganz spezieller Art - Flop Similar →
1977 Erben ist menschlich - Flop Similar →
1975 Die Brücke von Zupanja Unteroffizier Paul Haake Super Hit Similar →
1974 Auch ich war nur ein mittelmäßiger Schüler Teacher Average Similar →
1973 Das darf doch nicht wahr sein! - Flop Similar →
1973 So'n Theater Tobias, beider Sohn Super Hit Similar →
1972 Mensch, ärgere dich nicht Alois Flop Similar →
1972 Lilli - die Braut der Kompanie Wackes Super Hit Similar →
1972 Willi wird das Kind schon schaukeln Franz Otto Friedrich Hit Similar →
1972 Ferdy und Ferdinand Rudi Flop Similar →
1971 Ich träume von Millionen - Flop Similar →
1970 The Females Leo Flop Similar →
1970 The Butterfly - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Madame Bovary Hippolyte Super Hit Similar →
1968 Die Mühle von Sanssouci Fritz Flop Similar →
1967 Pension Clausewitz Babyface Super Hit Similar →
1967 Tender Sharks Alexander Super Hit Similar →
1966 Bei Pfeiffers ist Ball Max Krummbügel Super Hit Similar →
1965 Duel at Sundown Babyface Average Similar →
1964 Jetzt dreht die Welt sich nur um dich Fritz Unverzagt Average Similar →
1964 In the Wild West Harry Flop Similar →
1964 Harlekinade Soldat Flop Similar →
1964 Rauf und runter - Flop Similar →
1963 Mamselle Nitouche Lepic Super Hit Similar →
1962 Schöne Grüße von Adelheid - Flop Similar →
1962 Escape from East Berlin - Average Similar →
1962 Das Mädchen und der Staatsanwalt Charly Hit Similar →
1962 Café Oriental Gert Flop Similar →
1961 Blind Justice - Average Similar →
1961 Davon träumen alle Mädchen Musiker Bud Hit Similar →
1961 Zu jung für die Liebe?! Alfons Kerr Hit Similar →
1961 Und sowas nennt sich Leben Wim Super Hit Similar →
1960 Sabine und die hundert Männer Wölfchen Freitag Super Hit Similar →
1960 Willy, der Privatdetektiv Walter „Baby“ Schneppe Super Hit Similar →
1960 Der Held meiner Träume Bernhard Kleinschmidt Super Hit Similar →
1959 Liebe verboten – Heiraten erlaubt Freddy (uncredited) Average Similar →
1958 The World's Craziest Army Willi Bunsenbrenner Super Hit Similar →
1958 U47 - Kapitänleutnant Prien Matrose Average Similar →

Klaus Dahlen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Klaus Dahlen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Klaus Dahlen is "The Butterfly" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Klaus Dahlen acted in?

Klaus Dahlen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Klaus Dahlen?

Other notable films include "Schuld sind nur die Frauen", "Madame Bovary", and "Pension Clausewitz".

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