Paul Verhoeven
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Paul Verhoeven was a German actor, writer, and film and theatre director.
Paul Verhoeven Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Verhoeven reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paul Verhoeven's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 67% of Paul Verhoeven'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 Caesar and Cleopatra, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Verhoeven Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Verhoeven's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Verhoeven has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Comenius | Rembrandt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Cautio Criminalis | Fürstbischof Johann Georg von Bamberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Oh Jonathan – oh Jonathan! | Monsignore Berghammer | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Preußen über alles | Keudell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Dance of Death | Edgar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Duett im Zwielicht | Sir Hugo Latymer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Die Ratten | Direktor Hassenreuter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | König Richard II | Johann von Gaunt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Gottes zweite Garnitur | Vater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Der Alte | der Alte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Der Panamaskandal | Rousseau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Der Kardinal von Spanien | Der Kardinal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Bernhard Lichtenberg | Bernhard Lichtenberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Caesar and Cleopatra | Caesar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Was Ihr wollt | Narr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Egmont | Herzog von Alba | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Hamlet, Prince of Denmark | Gravedigger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Blooming Dreams | Cherry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Raskolnikoff | Porphyri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | People in the Net | Karel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Augsburger Puppenkiste - Cenodoxus – Der Doktor von Paris | Panurgus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Don Carlos | Philipp II., König von Spanien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Die Schwestern | Philippe Marais | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Oberst Chabert | Oberst Chabert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Das Nachtgespenst | Peppercorn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Praterherzen | Pfister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Heidelberger Romanze | Schulze | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Herr Sanders lebt gefährlich | Paul Sanders | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Three Codonas | Juwelen-Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Was wird hier gespielt? | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Salonwagen E 417 | Drehorgelspieler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Our Little Wife | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Day After the Divorce | Der Mechaniker bei Bork | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Stars Shine | Gebauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Emperor of California | Barmixer Billy | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gutgehendes Geschäft zu verkaufen… | - | Flop | Similar → |
Paul Verhoeven - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Verhoeven?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Verhoeven is "Caesar and Cleopatra" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Verhoeven acted in?
Paul Verhoeven has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Verhoeven?
Other notable films include "Herr Sanders lebt gefährlich", "The Day After the Divorce", and "Our Little Wife".