Peter Kraus - Actor Profile

Peter Kraus

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
41Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 18, 1939
Birth Place: Munich, Germany

About Peter Kraus

Peter Kraus is an Austrian actor and singer. He was the “first German-speaking pop star” and founder of German-language rock ‘n’ roll.

Peter Kraus Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peter Kraus reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 41% of Peter Kraus'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 Was macht Papa denn in Italien?, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Peter Kraus Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Kraus's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Peter Kraus has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 HeidiFest Self Flop Similar →
2025 The Klimperclown Self Average Similar →
2017 Peter Kraus erzählt... Self Flop Similar →
2013 Die Helene Fischer Show 2013 Self Flop Similar →
2013 When Inge Is Dancing Onkel Herb Hit Similar →
2002 Die fabelhaften Schwestern Jonas King Super Hit Similar →
1995 Liebling, ich muß auf Geschäftsreise Philipp Meinhold Flop Similar →
1993 Tierärztin Christine Martin Super Hit Similar →
1987 Der Madonna-Mann Schirmer Hit Similar →
1986 Der Sommer des Samurai Joe Schirmer Average Similar →
1984 Tausend Augen Schirmer Average Similar →
1975 Meine Schwester und ich Marc Flop Similar →
1973 Paganini Pimpinelli Super Hit Similar →
1971 No, No Nanette Tom Flop Similar →
1969 Ein Walzertraum Leutnant Montschi Flop Similar →
1969 Lovemaker Hans Flop Similar →
1968 Wenn die kleinen Veilchen blüh'n Horst Hit Similar →
1967 Lösegeld für Mylady Jeff Flop Similar →
1967 Hulla di Bulla Fritz Appel Super Hit Similar →
1965 Show - Charme - Chansons Self - Host Flop Similar →
1964 Happy End am Wörthersee Jerry Fink Average Similar →
1964 Die große Kür Jonny King Average Similar →
1964 Wenn man baden geht auf Teneriffa Tom Average Similar →
1964 The Waltz King Josef Strauss Super Hit Similar →
1963 En gång i Stockholm - Flop Similar →
1963 Das haben die Mädchen gern Peter 'Pitt' Monk Flop Similar →
1962 So toll wie anno dazumal Thomas Janitzky Average Similar →
1962 Verrückt und zugenäht Harry Jensen Hit Similar →
1961 Im schwarzen Rössl Gustl Zwanzger Hit Similar →
1961 Was macht Papa denn in Italien? Klaus Stumpf Super Hit Similar →
1960 Schlager-Raketen Peter Kraus Super Hit Similar →
1960 Conny und Peter machen Musik Peter Hit Similar →
1960 Kein Engel ist so rein Konrad Stoloff Average Similar →
1959 Melodie und Rhythmus Tommy Alberti Average Similar →
1959 Alle lieben Peter Peter Average Similar →
1958 Wenn die Conny mit dem Peter Peter Burg Average Similar →
1958 Der Pauker Achim Bork Hit Similar →
1958 Immer die Radfahrer Robby Eilers Average Similar →
1957 Die Frühreifen Günther Super Hit Similar →
1957 Die Freundin meines Mannes Claus Roscher Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Flying Classroom Johnny Super Hit Similar →

Peter Kraus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Kraus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Kraus is "Was macht Papa denn in Italien?" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Kraus acted in?

Peter Kraus has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Kraus?

Other notable films include "Paganini", "The Waltz King", and "Schlager-Raketen".

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