Michael Janisch - Actor Profile

Michael Janisch

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 21, 1927
Birth Place: Wien, Austria

Michael Janisch Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael Janisch reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Michael Janisch'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 Tarabas, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michael Janisch Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Janisch's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Tarabas (1981) movie poster
★10.0

Tarabas: On the eve of WWI, Russian landowner’s son Nicholas Tarabas, a Catholic sympathizer turned assassin exiled to America, r

Tarabas

1981•TV Movie
★10.0
Schicksal am Lenkrad (1954) movie poster
★10.0

Schicksal am Lenkrad:

Schicksal am Lenkrad

1954•Drama
★10.0
Die Geschichte einer Vielgeliebten (1982) movie poster
★10.0

Die Geschichte einer Vielgeliebten: Rosamunde is a suburban girl and works as a model in Vienna. The men around her are not only fascinated by her beauty. I

Die Geschichte einer Vielgeliebten

1982
★10.0
Donadieu (1962) movie poster
★10.0

Donadieu:

Donadieu

1962•Drama
★9.0
Fast ein Poet (1968) movie poster
★9.0

Fast ein Poet:

Fast ein Poet

1968•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael Janisch has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 Der Feuerteufel - Flammen des Todes Karl Hofbauer Flop Similar →
1983 The Inheritors Günther Average Similar →
1982 Die Geschichte einer Vielgeliebten Silberner Super Hit Similar →
1981 Tarabas Konzew Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Standard Orbeliani Flop Similar →
1976 Bomber & Paganini - Flop Similar →
1974 The Girl from Petrovka - Flop Similar →
1973 The Journey to Vienna Major Kopp Flop Similar →
1973 Der letzte Werkelmann - Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Refusal Obergefreiter Hit Similar →
1971 Der fidele Bauer Zopf, Gendarm Flop Similar →
1971 The Vampire Happening Handwerker Flop Similar →
1971 And Jimmy Went to the Rainbow's Foot - Flop Similar →
1968 Fast ein Poet Jamie Cregan Super Hit Similar →
1966 Where Are You Taking That Woman Kurt Waldeck (Vienna segment) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1963 An Alibi for Death Martin Siebeck Super Hit Similar →
1963 Dwarf Nose Fürst Flop Similar →
1962 Donadieu Tiefenbach Super Hit Similar →
1961 Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald Ladislaus Havlicek Super Hit Similar →
1960 Am Galgen hängt die Liebe Jannis Super Hit Similar →
1959 Der Schatz vom Toplitzsee - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Journey - Average Similar →
1958 Einmal noch die Heimat seh’n Robert Flop Similar →
1955 08/15 at Home Oberleutnant Griefer Flop Similar →
1954 Schicksal am Lenkrad Gendarmerie-Postenkommandant Super Hit Similar →
1953 Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen Bergmann Hit Similar →
1953 Annaluise & Anton Hollack, Chauffeur Super Hit Similar →
1953 Die Regimentstochter Karl Average Similar →
1951 Gangsterpremiere Ferry Super Hit Similar →

Michael Janisch - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Janisch?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Janisch is "Tarabas" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Michael Janisch acted in?

Michael Janisch has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Janisch?

Other notable films include "Schicksal am Lenkrad", "Die Geschichte einer Vielgeliebten", and "Donadieu".

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