Ruth Niehaus - Actor Profile

Ruth Niehaus

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
20Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 11, 1925
Birth Place: Krefeld, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ruth Niehaus reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ruth Niehaus's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ruth Niehaus remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The House in Montevideo, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ruth Niehaus Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ruth Niehaus's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
The House in Montevideo (1951) movie poster
★8.0

The House in Montevideo — Observing staunch moral attitudes, professor Traugott Nägler, his wife Marianne, and their swarm of children life a happ

The House in Montevideo

1951•Comedy
★7.0
Reichshauptstadt privat (1987) movie poster
★7.0

Reichshauptstadt privat — Anna and Kurt spent their youth in Berlin, then the capital of the Greater German Reich. In the summer of 1938, they met

Reichshauptstadt privat

1987•War
★6.9
No Way Back (1953) movie poster
★6.9

No Way Back — A Russian army officer is haunted by the memory of a girl he met during the war.

No Way Back

1953•Drama
★6.0
Resurrection (1958) movie poster
★6.0

Resurrection — Young Prince Nechljudov is summoned as a judge in a murder trial. A rich merchant was found dead in the room of the inn

Resurrection

1958•Drama
★6.0
Tränen trocknet der Wind (1967) movie poster
★6.0

Tränen trocknet der Wind — Melodrama set in Hamburg's red light district.

Tränen trocknet der Wind

1967•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ruth Niehaus.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 Lohengrin popelt Self Flop Similar →
1987 Pattberg's Legacy - Flop Similar →
1987 Reichshauptstadt privat Anna(alt) Hit Similar →
1980 Fabian Ruth Reiter Flop Similar →
1979 The Disgruntled - Flop Similar →
1971 Teresa Teresa Flop Similar →
1969 Adrienne Mésurat Adrienne Mésurat Flop Similar →
1969 Der Tausch Martha Laine Flop Similar →
1967 Egmont Klärchen Flop Similar →
1967 Tränen trocknet der Wind - Average Similar →
1964 Die Verschwörung des Fiesco zu Genua Leonore Flop Similar →
1962 Gabriel Schillings Flucht Lucie Heil Flop Similar →
1958 Resurrection Missy Average Similar →
1956 Studentin Helene Willfüer Helene Willfüer Flop Similar →
1955 Rosenmontag Anna Krüger Flop Similar →
1954 The Beginning Was Sin Rosalie Flop Similar →
1953 No Way Back Anna Brückner Hit Similar →
1952 Roses Bloom on the Moorland Dorothee Aden Flop Similar →
1951 Heidelberger Romanze Gabriele Attendorf Flop Similar →
1951 The House in Montevideo - Super Hit Similar →

Ruth Niehaus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ruth Niehaus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ruth Niehaus is "The House in Montevideo" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Ruth Niehaus acted in?

Ruth Niehaus has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ruth Niehaus?

Other notable films include "Reichshauptstadt privat", "No Way Back", and "Resurrection".