S.Z. Sakall
ActingAbout S.Z. Sakall
Szőke Szakáll (February 2, 1883 – February 12, 1955), known as S.Z. Sakall, was a Hungarian film character actor. He was in many films including In the Good Old Summertime, Lullaby of Broadway, Christmas in Connecticut and Casablanca in which he played Carl, the head waiter. Chubby-jowled Sakall played numerous supporting roles in Hollywood musicals and comedies in the 1940s and 1950s. His rotund cuteness earned Sakall the nickname "Cuddles," and he was often billed as S.Z. "Cuddles" Sakall in his later films, though he was never happy with the name. He was famous for using the phrase "everything is hunky dunky." Description above from the Wikipedia article S. Z. Sakall, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of S.Z. Sakall reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of S.Z. Sakall's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), S.Z. Sakall remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in I Marry My Husband, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best S.Z. Sakall Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from S.Z. Sakall's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of S.Z. Sakall.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The Student Prince | Joseph Ruder | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Small Town Girl | Papa Schlemmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | It's a Big Country | Stefan Szabo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Lullaby of Broadway | Adolph Hubbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Sugarfoot | Don Miguel Wormser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Tea for Two | J. Maxwell Bloomhaus | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady | Miklos Teretzky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Montana | Papa Otto Schultz | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Oh, You Beautiful Doll | Alfred Breitenbach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Look for the Silver Lining | Shendorff | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | In the Good Old Summertime | Otto Oberkugen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | My Dream Is Yours | Felix Hofer | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Whiplash | Sam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Embraceable You | Sammy | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Romance on the High Seas | Uncle Lazlo Lazlo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | April Showers | Mr. Curley | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Cynthia | Prof. Rosenkrantz | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Time, The Place and The Girl | Ladislaus Cassel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Never Say Goodbye | Willie Schmidt | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | San Antonio | Sacha Bozic | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Dolly Sisters | Uncle Latsie Dolly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Christmas in Connecticut | Felix Bassenak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Wonder Man | Schmidt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Shine on Harvest Moon | Poppa Carl | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Thank Your Lucky Stars | Dr. Schlenna | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Casablanca | Carl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Seven Sweethearts | Mr. Van Maaster, the Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Yankee Doodle Dandy | Schwab | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Broadway | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ball of Fire | Prof. Magenbruch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Devil and Miss Jones | George (Merrick's Butler) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | That Night in Rio | Arthur Penna | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Spring Parade | Latislav Teschek - the Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | It's a Date | Carl Ober | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Affairs of Maupassant | Dr. Walitzky | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Barátságos arcot kérek | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Adventure on the Lido | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Großfürstin Alexandra | Dimitri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Kaiserwalzer | Leitner - Fabrikant aus Budapest | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Girls to Marry | Alois Novak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | My Cousin From Warsaw | Burel, Luciennes Gatte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Squeeker | Bill "Billy" Anerley, Direktor des "Leopard-Clubs" | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | I Marry My Husband | Adolphe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Carnival Fairy | Matthias, Diener | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Headlong into happiness | Baron Monteuil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Two Hearts in Waltz Time | Der Theaterdirektor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Pavement Butterfly | Paul Bennet | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein | Sami Bambus | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Merry Farmer | - | Hit | Similar → |
S.Z. Sakall - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of S.Z. Sakall?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring S.Z. Sakall is "I Marry My Husband" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has S.Z. Sakall acted in?
S.Z. Sakall has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by S.Z. Sakall?
Other notable films include "Großfürstin Alexandra", "Casablanca", and "The Devil and Miss Jones".