
S.Z. Sakall
ActingAbout S.Z. Sakall
Szőke Szakáll, 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
S.Z. Sakall Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of S.Z. Sakall 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 S.Z. Sakall's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of S.Z. Sakall'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 I Marry My Husband, which stands out as a key performance.
Best S.Z. Sakall Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from S.Z. Sakall's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie S.Z. Sakall has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady | Miklos Teretzky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Christmas in Connecticut | Felix Bassenak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Casablanca | Carl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Yankee Doodle Dandy | Schwab | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ball of Fire | Prof. Magenbruch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Devil and Miss Jones | George (Merrick's Butler) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bubi | Moller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Miss Lilli | Prokurist Seidl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Affairs of Maupassant | Dr. Walitzky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Four and a Half Musketeers | Sattler, Schlagzeuger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bretter, die die Welt bedeuten | Franz Novak | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Ende schlecht, alles gut | Anton Polgar, Papierhändler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Jo Az Oreg A Haznal | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | When You're Young, the World Belongs to You | Beppo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Az ellopott szerda | Schmidz fotóriporter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Frühlingsstimmen | Krüger, Schuldiener | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Scandal in Budapest | Stangl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Pardon, tévedtem | Mr. Strangel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Großfürstin Alexandra | Dimitri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Muß man sich gleich scheiden lassen | Professor Friedrich Hornung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Es war einmal ein Musikus | Häberlein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | A Woman Like You | Theobald Roehn, Fabrikant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Her Majesty Love | Bela Török | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Kaiserwalzer | Leitner - Fabrikant aus Budapest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Town Stands on Its Head | Der Bürgermeister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Glück über Nacht | Haase | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Countess Mariza | Lampe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | I Do Not Want to Know Who You Are | Ottokar, sein früherer Diener | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Ein harmloser Fall | Herr Werner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Right to Happiness | Bernhard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Unknown Guest | Leopold Kuhlmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Soaring Maiden | Onkel Lampe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The mute of Portici | Ehemann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | I Marry My Husband | Adolphe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Waltz Paradise | Schwartz, Theateragent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Jumping Jack | Eickmeyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Susie Cleans Up | Dr. Fuchs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Komm' zu mir zum Rendezvous | Crépin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Twice Wedding | Grafenbergs Schwager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Two Hearts in Waltz Time | Der Theaterdirektor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Wer wird denn weinen, wenn man auseinandergeht? | Gottgetreu, Kassierer von Harder & Co. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Pavement Butterfly | Paul Bennet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Whirl of Youth | Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein | Sami Bambus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Merry Farmer | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Make Up | Theaterdirektor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Heaven on Earth | Geschäftsführer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Master of Death | Bordoni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Wenn das Herz der Jugend spricht | Dr. Hecht | Super 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 "Bretter, die die Welt bedeuten", "Right to Happiness", and "Her Majesty Love".




