Otto Mellies - Actor Profile

Otto Mellies

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 19, 1931
Birth Place: Stolp, Pomerania, Germany (now Slupsk, Pomorskie, Poland)

About Otto Mellies

Otto Mellies was a German actor on stage, in film and television, and a voice actor. He was known for his performance of the title role of Lessing's Nathan the Wise on stage 325 times.

Otto Mellies Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Otto Mellies'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 klugen Dinge, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Otto Mellies Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Otto Mellies's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Otto Mellies has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Die Neue Eva's Father Flop Similar →
2014 Public Enemies Konrad Adenauer Flop Similar →
2013 Back on Track Rudolf Hit Similar →
2013 Knocked Up Riemkötter Flop Similar →
2011 Stopped on Track Ernst Hit Similar →
2011 Mord in bester Familie Reinhard Lorenz Flop Similar →
2010 Der Uranberg Professor Schmitz Flop Similar →
2007 According to Plan Wolf Hit Similar →
2007 Die Gipfelstürmerin Professor Dr. Markus Braun Average Similar →
2004 Mord am Meer - Hit Similar →
2002 Gefährliche Nähe und Du ahnst nichts Dr. Hans Falkenberg Hit Similar →
2001 Das Staatsgeheimnis Krassnitz Average Similar →
1997 Changing Skins Schuldirektor Rottmann Average Similar →
1996 Natascha - Wettlauf mit dem Tod Dr. Glowalla Hit Similar →
1991 Jugend ohne Gott Julius Cäsar Hit Similar →
1991 Superstau Erich Pippig Hit Similar →
1989 Schulmeister Spitzbart Schulmeister Spitzbart Super Hit Similar →
1989 Ich, Thomas Müntzer, Sichel Gottes Friedrich Flop Similar →
1989 Ein brauchbarer Mann Gerhard Zeim Super Hit Similar →
1989 Narrenweisheit Graf Girardin Super Hit Similar →
1988 Der Geisterseher Kardinal Super Hit Similar →
1987 Die letzte Begegnung Albrecht Berger Super Hit Similar →
1986 Driving School Benno Hempel Average Similar →
1984 Klassenkameraden Helmuth Grohmann Hit Similar →
1982 The Girl and the Boy Herr Lessow Flop Similar →
1982 Zahl bar, wenn du kannst Gerhard Eisner Super Hit Similar →
1979 Marta, Marta Chefarzt Dr. Maurer Flop Similar →
1979 Des Drachens grauer Atem Mister Warren Super Hit Similar →
1978 Einer muß die Leiche sein Dr. Egon Kunack Average Similar →
1977 Trampen nach Norden Herr Tatze Flop Similar →
1977 The Faithful Robot Mr. Klempner Flop Similar →
1976 Sein letzter Fall Packebusch Hit Similar →
1975 Mord im märkischen Viertel Dr. Kiebaum Super Hit Similar →
1973 Die klugen Dinge - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Folge einem Stern Patjom Hit Similar →
1970 Berlin - Hauptstadt der DDR I Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1967 Credo: Martin Luther - Wittenberg 1517 Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1967 Heimweh nach der Zukunft. Max Steenbeck erzählt Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1965 Entlassen auf Bewährung Wolfgang Super Hit Similar →
1964 Pension Boulanka Robert Average Similar →
1962 Minna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück Tellheim Average Similar →
1962 Verräter Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1961 Der Arzt von Bothenow Dr. Harry Brenner Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Beautiful Lurette Herzog von Marly Hit Similar →
1959 Intrigue and Love Ferdinand Average Similar →
1959 Simplon-Tunnel - Hit Similar →
1958 Der Winter ist ein harter Mann Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1957 Hocus-Pocus Fidibus Sprecher (voice) Flop Similar →
1955 In the Shadow of Karakorum Self - Narrator [East Germany] (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1955 Sommerliebe - Super Hit Similar →

Otto Mellies - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Otto Mellies?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Otto Mellies is "Die klugen Dinge" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Otto Mellies acted in?

Otto Mellies has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Otto Mellies?

Other notable films include "Schulmeister Spitzbart", "Der Geisterseher", and "Mord im märkischen Viertel".

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