Sebastian Koch
ActingAbout Sebastian Koch
From IMDb Sebastian Koch (born 31 May 1962) is a German actor and he is one of the most internationally sought-after German actors of his generation. His international breakthrough came in 2006 with director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's Oscar-winning theatrical success "The Lives Of Others". For his outstanding portrayal of the GDR writer Georg Dreyman, Koch received numerous nominations and awards, including the 2007 Italian Foreign Press Award, the "Globo d'Oro" for Best European Actor. He has since appeared in numerous international film productions. Sebastian Koch has been a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) since July 2019. In addition to his acting work, he regularly delights audiences with symphonic-scenic readings, including "Paradise" with violinist Daniel Hope, "Dream Story" with the Hubert Nuss Jazz Quartet and recently "The Kreutzer Sonata" after L. Tolstoy, which Sebastian Koch dramaturgically adapted and conceived as a stage play with piano and violin Description above from the IMDb
Sebastian Koch Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sebastian Koch 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 Sebastian Koch's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 82% of Sebastian Koch'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 Rückkehr des schwarzen Buddha, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sebastian Koch Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sebastian Koch's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sebastian Koch has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Never Look Away | Carl Seeband | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Fog in August | Dr. Werner Veithausen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | In Her Name | Doctor Dieter Krombach | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Danish Girl | Warnekros | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bridge of Spies | Wolfgang Vogel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden | Heinz Wittmer (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | In the Shadow | Zenke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Weekend | Jens Kessler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Albatross | Jonathan | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Unknown | Professor Leo Bressler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Manipulation | Harry Wind | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | In jeder Sekunde | Dr. Hans Frick | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Shell Seekers | Cosmo König | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Auf dem Vulkan | Dr. Moritz Jung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rudy: The Return of the Racing Pig | Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Black Book | Ludwig Müntze | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Lives of Others | Georg Dreyman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Princesse Marie | Rodolphe Löwenstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Operation Valkyrie | Oberst Claus Graf Schenk v. Stauffenberg | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Two Days of Hope | Helmut Kaminski | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Tauerngold | Jakob Hirzbacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Flying Classroom | Robert 'Nichtraucher' Uthofft | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kollaps | Konrad Lange | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Amen. | Höss | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Der Tanz mit dem Teufel - Die Entführung des Richard Oetker | Richard Oetker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Tunnel | Matthis Hiller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Die Rückkehr des schwarzen Buddha | Max / Nick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Gloomy Sunday | Obersturmbannführer Eichbaum | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Das Tal der Schatten | von Sviet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Die Rache der Carola Waas | Bernd Waas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Schwarzes Blut | Patrick Schönfeldt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Woanders scheint nachts die Sonne | Pit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Ende einer Leidenschaft | Martin Zenker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Tödlicher Duft | Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hollister | Mark Hollister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Zwei vom gleichen Schlag | Sven Eisner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Die Nacht hat 17 Stunden | Dr. Stadler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Burning Snail | Gerd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Der Mörder und die Hure | Roman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Fähre in den Tod | Clas van Damme | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ein fast perfekter Seitensprung | Martin von Platt | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Flirt | Dick | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Blutige Spur | Daniel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Schrecklicher Verdacht | Ernst Hoffmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Der Mann mit der Maske | Bernhard 'Bernd' Schild | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Freundinnen | Marcel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Im Himmel hört Dich niemand weinen | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | An Impossible Teacher | Robby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Cosimas Lexikon | Sven | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Der Tod kam als Freund | Gerhard Selb (Jung) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Sebastian Koch - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sebastian Koch?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sebastian Koch is "Die Rückkehr des schwarzen Buddha" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sebastian Koch acted in?
Sebastian Koch has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sebastian Koch?
Other notable films include "Der Mann mit der Maske", "Das Tal der Schatten", and "Ende einer Leidenschaft".