Nina Petri - Actor Profile

Nina Petri

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 16, 1963
Birth Place: Hamburg, Germany

About Nina Petri

Nina Petri was born on July 16, 1963 in Hamburg, Germany. She is an actress, known for Run Lola Run (1998), Die tödliche Maria (1993) and Am I Beautiful? (1998). She was previously married to Marcos Romão. Her twin daughters Papoula Sofie Abayomi and Moema Claire Salomé were born July 24th 1994. Studied acting at the Schauspielschule in Bochum from 1983 to 1987. Is directly related to classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

Nina Petri Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Nina Petri 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 Nina Petri's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 62% of Nina Petri'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 Because I Am Good!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nina Petri Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nina Petri's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Nina Petri has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Max and the Senior Squad Head Nurse Cordula Hit Similar →
2022 Kolleginnen - Für immer Anja Prinz Average Similar →
2021 The Case of Bruno Lüdke Self - Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
2018 Karl Marx – Der deutsche Prophet Lenchen Average Similar →
2016 Young Light Edeltraud Gorny Average Similar →
2015 Boy 7 Richterin Lang Average Similar →
2015 Dissonance Mother Average Similar →
2014 The Last Will Sister Meijskens Average Similar →
2013 The Spy Teresa Meier Flop Similar →
2013 Life Is Not for Cowards Alex Mutter Average Similar →
2011 Kehrtwende Gisa Hit Similar →
2008 Die Frau aus dem Meer Bürgermeisterin Hit Similar →
2007 Theo, Agnes, Bibi und die anderen Mona Knebel Hit Similar →
2007 Der blinde Fleck Marianne König Hit Similar →
2006 Mutterglück Uschi Average Similar →
2006 Emma's Bliss Dagmar Hit Similar →
2006 Eine Frage des Gewissens Petra Florbach Hit Similar →
2006 Dear Enemy Gerta Hit Similar →
2005 Die Spielerin Claudia Hit Similar →
2005 Die Konferenz Marlies Kahle-Zenk Hit Similar →
2004 Villa Henriette Maries Mutter Hit Similar →
2004 Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls Lissy Mischnik Average Similar →
2003 Ich back' mir einen Mann Hanna Simon Hit Similar →
2002 Big Girls Don't Cry Ann Average Similar →
2002 Help! I'm a Boy Emmas Mutter Paula Uhland Average Similar →
2002 Verdammte Gefühle Doro Hit Similar →
2002 Because I Am Good! Olga Super Hit Similar →
2002 Against All Evidence Regina Super Hit Similar →
2001 Planet der Kannibalen Vera Frostenthal Super Hit Similar →
2001 Vorspiel mit Nachspiel Margit Super Hit Similar →
2000 No Place to Go Grete Average Similar →
2000 Das gestohlene Leben Julia Berger Super Hit Similar →
2000 Mein absolutes Lieblingslied Mona Super Hit Similar →
1999 Duell der Richter Constanze Adler Average Similar →
1999 Bis zum Horizont und weiter Katja Pfeifer Super Hit Similar →
1998 Am I Beautiful? Charlotte Hit Similar →
1998 Run Lola Run Mrs. Hansen Hit Similar →
1998 Cut - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Train Birds Frau Kößner, Sekretärin Average Similar →
1997 Ende einer Leidenschaft Sabine Super Hit Similar →
1997 Angeschlagen Uta Kruse Super Hit Similar →
1996 Nach uns die Sintflut - Hit Similar →
1996 Suspicion of Guilt - Super Hit Similar →
1995 Kissenschlacht Gudrun Super Hit Similar →
1993 Deadly Maria Maria Average Similar →
1993 Ich und Christine Silvia Super Hit Similar →
1993 Dance of Death - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Children of the Open Road Fräulein Roth Hit Similar →
1991 Alone Among Women Ruth Average Similar →
1991 Stalin's Bride Liza Average Similar →

Nina Petri - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nina Petri?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nina Petri is "Because I Am Good!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Nina Petri acted in?

Nina Petri has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nina Petri?

Other notable films include "Ende einer Leidenschaft", "Mein absolutes Lieblingslied", and "Das gestohlene Leben".

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