Rolf Ludwig - Actor Profile

Rolf Ludwig

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 28, 1925
Birth Place: Stockholm, Sweden

About Rolf Ludwig

Rolf Ludwig (28 July 1925 – 27 March 1999) was a German actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Rolf Ludwig Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Rolf Ludwig reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 92% of Rolf Ludwig'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 Späte Ankunft, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rolf Ludwig Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rolf Ludwig's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Späte Ankunft (1989) movie poster
★10.0

Späte Ankunft: In 1896 the Berlin noble doctor Dr. Wilhelm Holtfreter takes over his well-to-do wife Mathilde and takes over the countr

Späte Ankunft

1989•Drama
★10.0
As Long as There’s Life in Me (1965) movie poster
★10.0

As Long as There’s Life in Me: This is part one of a two-part biopic about Karl Liebknecht. In 1914, Germany is arming itself for war. Karl Liebknecht,

As Long as There’s Life in Me

1965•Drama
★10.0
Ich zwing dich zu leben (1978) movie poster
★10.0

Ich zwing dich zu leben: Germany at the end of World War II: Teacher Grübler lives in a small village in the Ore Mountains together with his 15-y

Ich zwing dich zu leben

1978•Drama
★10.0
Italienisches Capriccio (1961) movie poster
★10.0

Italienisches Capriccio: Biography of the comic poet Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793).

Italienisches Capriccio

1961•Drama
★10.0
Das Stacheltier - Das Gesellschaftsspiel (1957) movie poster
★10.0

Das Stacheltier - Das Gesellschaftsspiel: Three gangsters overpower a night watchman and try to break into a safe. Opening the door triggers an alarm and they fle

Das Stacheltier - Das Gesellschaftsspiel

1957•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Rolf Ludwig has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Winter Child - Hit Similar →
1993 Dusk: 1950s East Berlin Bohemia - Average Similar →
1992 Lenz Seidel Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Land Beyond the Rainbow - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Späte Ankunft - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Sansibar oder Der letzte Grund Gastwirt Paul Super Hit Similar →
1987 School Ghost - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Das Buschgespenst Gustav 'Arndt' Brandt Super Hit Similar →
1985 Die Grünstein-Variante Garstecki Super Hit Similar →
1985 Meine Frau Inge und meine Frau Schmidt - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Where Others Keep Silent - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Der Mann und sein Name Lohmer Super Hit Similar →
1980 Levin's Mill Scarletto Super Hit Similar →
1979 Die Rache des Kapitäns Mitchell - Hit Similar →
1978 Ich zwing dich zu leben Lehrer Grübler Super Hit Similar →
1977 Who's Afraid of the Devil König Hit Similar →
1977 Camping, Camping Alfred Pommeranz Average Similar →
1975 Eine Pyramide für mich Balaschin Super Hit Similar →
1973 Zement - Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Legend of Paul and Paula Professor Average Similar →
1972 Her Third Hridlitschka Hit Similar →
1972 Despite It All! - Hit Similar →
1970 Netzwerk - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Fatal Error Kid Kearny Hit Similar →
1969 Seine Hoheit – Genosse Prinz Kaspar Mai alias Eitel Friedrich Prinz von Hohenlohe-Liebenstein Average Similar →
1968 Farewell Hans Gastl's Father Hit Similar →
1968 Der Streit um den Sergeanten Grischa - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Flucht ins Schweigen - Hit Similar →
1965 As Long as There’s Life in Me von Preuß Super Hit Similar →
1964 Much Ado About Nothing Benedikt Hit Similar →
1961 The Gleiwitz Case - Hit Similar →
1961 Italienisches Capriccio Carlo Gozzi Super Hit Similar →
1960 Die heute über 40 sind - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Hochmut kommt vor dem Knall Anton Wiesel Hit Similar →
1960 Life Begins Benno Brenner Super Hit Similar →
1959 Der kleine Kuno - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Tinder Box Der Soldat Hit Similar →
1959 Im Sonderauftrag Oberleutnant Arendt Super Hit Similar →
1957 Das Stacheltier - Das Gesellschaftsspiel - Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Captain from Cologne Albert Hauptmann Hit Similar →
1956 Mich dürstet Cerefino Super Hit Similar →
1956 Martin’s Diary Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1956 Thomas Müntzer Valtin Spatz Super Hit Similar →
1956 Der Richter von Zalamea Rebolledo Super Hit Similar →
1956 Drei Mädchen im Endspiel - Hit Similar →
1956 Vicious Circle - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Sommerliebe - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Wer seine Frau lieb hat Günther Hillig Super Hit Similar →
1953 Die Unbesiegbaren - Hit Similar →
1952 Sein großer Sieg Reporter Hit Similar →

Rolf Ludwig - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rolf Ludwig?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rolf Ludwig is "Späte Ankunft" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Rolf Ludwig acted in?

Rolf Ludwig has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rolf Ludwig?

Other notable films include "As Long as There’s Life in Me", "Ich zwing dich zu leben", and "Italienisches Capriccio".

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