Sylvester Groth
ActingAbout Sylvester Groth
Sylvester Groth was born in Jerichow, German Democratic Republic on March 31st, 1958. He is an actor with an extensive television and theater career, well known for portraying Goebbels in Inglourious Basterds (2009), Clausen in Dark (2019) and starring in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), Stalingrad (1993) and Deutschland 83 (2015).
Sylvester Groth Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sylvester Groth 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 Sylvester Groth's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 68% of Sylvester Groth'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 Junge Leute in der Stadt, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sylvester Groth Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sylvester Groth's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sylvester Groth has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Silent Friend | Anton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Kati: A Freestyle That Stays | Binges | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Trouble with Jessica | Groth | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The 355 | Jonas Muller | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Master Butcher | Robert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | BFF Detectives | Klaus Schmitt | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kaisersturz | Kaiser Wilhelm II. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Breathe | Dr. Erik Langdorf | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | In Times of Fading Light | Kurt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | Uncle Rudi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Naked Among Wolves | Helmut Krämer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Weekend | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Shores of Hope | Roman | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching | Richard Wilhelm - German(voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Tom Sawyer | Doc Robinson | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Beate Uhse - das Recht auf Liebe | Martin Volke | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Keiner geht verloren | Hotte | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aghet | Martin Niepage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Inspektor Barbarotti - Mensch ohne Hund | Inspektor Gunnar Barbarotti | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Whiskey with Vodka | Martin Telleck | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Inglourious Basterds | Joseph Goebbels | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Marcel Reich-Ranicki - Mein Leben | Kawalerowicz | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Buddenbrooks | Kesselmeyer | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Reader | Prosecuting Council | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Die Weisheit der Wolken | Max Eisenacher | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Der Kronzeuge | Frank Roloff | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Nevermore | Pfarrer Ekdahl | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Käthchens Traum | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ein glücklicher Tag | George | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Zerbrechliche Zeugin | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Das Wunder von Lengede | Harald Hansen | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Third Wave | Dauphin | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Die Geisel | Olaf Bodenteich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Die geheime Inquisition | Großinquisitor Santori | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Liebe. Macht. Blind. | Béla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Romeo | Klaus Weingarten alias Hermann Weber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jenseits | Matthias Mund | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Der Briefbomber | Frank Meyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Der Preis der Sehnsucht | Aleksander | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Volcano | Hans Hollmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Gesche's Poison | Johann Timm | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Outside Time | Georg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Farewell to Agnes | Stefan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Die Vergebung | Mann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Stalingrad | Otto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Verlorene Landschaft | Father (Young) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Momo | Agent BLW 553 X | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The House on the River | Heinz Hüsgen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Junge Leute in der Stadt | Reinhardt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Der Schimmelreiter | Hauke Haien | Super Hit | Similar → |
Sylvester Groth - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sylvester Groth?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sylvester Groth is "Junge Leute in der Stadt" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sylvester Groth acted in?
Sylvester Groth has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sylvester Groth?
Other notable films include "Liebe. Macht. Blind.", "Jenseits", and "Gesche's Poison".