Klaus Kinski
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Nikolaus Karl Günther Nakszyński, best known as Klaus Kinski (18 October 1926 – 23 November 1991), was a German actor. He appeared in over 130 films, and is perhaps best-remembered as a leading role actor in Werner Herzog films: Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), Nosferatu (1979), Woyzeck (1979), Fitzcarraldo (1982) and Cobra Verde (1987). Description above from the Wikipedia article Klaus Kinski, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Klaus Kinski Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Klaus Kinski 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 Klaus Kinski's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Klaus Kinski'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 Die Mondvögel, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Klaus Kinski Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Klaus Kinski's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Klaus Kinski has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchained | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Alain Delon, l'ombre au tableau | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fifty Shades of Erotica | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films | Self - Actor (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Jesus Christ Saviour | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Western World of Ferdinando Baldi | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kinski rigando Paganini | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Whiteface | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | My Best Fiend | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook | Renfield (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Cobra Verde | Francisco Manoel da Silva aka Cobra Verde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Location Africa | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Portrait: Werner Herzog | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Diary | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Burden of Dreams | Self - Actor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Fitzcarraldo | Fitzcarraldo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog | Voice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Nosferatu the Vampyre | Count Dracula | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | That Most Important Thing: Love | Karl-Heinz Zimmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Bloody Hands of the Law | Vito Quattroni | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Aguirre, the Wrath of God | Don Lope de Aguirre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Adios Compañeros | Reverend Cotton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Night of the Assassin | Evagoras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | And God Said to Cain | Gary Hamilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Gangster's Law | Quintero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Great Silence | Loco (Tigrero) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Psychopath | Periwinkle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Grand Slam | Erich Weiss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Where Are You Taking That Woman | Gomez (Rio segment) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Doctor Zhivago | Kostoyed Amourski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | For a Few Dollars More | Juan Wild - The Hunchback | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Last of the Renegades | David "Luke" Lucas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Last Ride to Santa Cruz | Jose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Piccadilly Zero Hour 12 | Whitey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Indian Scarf | Peter Ross | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Black Cobra | Koks-Charley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Die Mondvögel | Valentin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Inn on the River | Gregor Gubanow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Red Pastures | Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Die Kurve | Anton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Bankraub in der Rue Latour | Bex, Autor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Avenger | Lorenz Voss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Time to Love and a Time to Die | Gestapo Lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Corinna Darling | Klaus Brockmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Waldwinter | Otto Hartwig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hanussen | Erik von Spazier / Mirko | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Sarajevo | Nedeljko Čabrinović | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Ludwig II | Prince Otto von Bayern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Decision Before Dawn | Whining Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Morituri | Dutch prisoner | Hit | Similar → |
Klaus Kinski - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Klaus Kinski?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Klaus Kinski is "Die Mondvögel" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Klaus Kinski acted in?
Klaus Kinski has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Klaus Kinski?
Other notable films include "Waldwinter", "Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook", and "Psychopath".