Gert Fröbe
ActingAbout Gert Fröbe
Karl Gerhart Fröbe, better known as Gert Fröbe (25 February 1913 – 5 September 1988) was a German actor who starred in many films, including the James Bond film Goldfinger as Auric Goldfinger, The Threepenny Opera as Peachum, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as Baron Bomburst, and in Der Räuber Hotzenplotz as Hotzenplotz. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gert Fröbe, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gert Fröbe 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: Drama
The majority of Gert Fröbe's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gert Fröbe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Der tolle Bomberg, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gert Fröbe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gert Fröbe's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gert Fröbe.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Die 1000 Glotzböbbel vom Dr. Mabuse | Jürgen Krass (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Umbrella Coup | Otto Krampe, dit La Baleine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Serpent's Egg | Inspector Bauer | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient | Traugott Wurster / Theodor Wurster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Shadowman | Sorbier | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Der Räuber Hotzenplotz | Hotzenplotz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ludwig | Father Hoffmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | $ | Mr. Kessel | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Monte Carlo or Bust! | Willi Schickel & Horst Muller | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Baron Bomburst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Triple Cross | Colonel Steinhager | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Is Paris Burning? | Von Choltitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Ganovenehre | Importen-Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Upper Hand | Walter | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Incredible World of James Bond | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes | Colonel Manfred von Holstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | A High Wind in Jamaica | Dutch Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Goldfinger | Auric Goldfinger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Backfire | Karl Fehrman | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Greed in the Sun | Castigliano, aka 'La betterave' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Banana Peel | Raymond Lachard | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Sgt. Kaffekanne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Return of Dr. Mabuse | Lohmann | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Green Archer | Abel Bellamy | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bis dass das Geld euch scheidet… | Jupp Grapsch | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse | Detective Inspector Kras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Crook and the Cross | Paul Wittkowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Old Heidelberg | Doktor Jüttner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Der Schatz vom Toplitzsee | Johannes Grohmann / Dr. Brand | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Day the Rains Came | Dr. Albert Maurer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Grand Hotel | Preysing | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Duel with Death | Dag sen. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Nick Knattertons Abenteuer | Hugo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Der Pauker | Freddy Blei | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Grabenplatz 17 | Titu Goritsch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Rosemary | Bruster | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | It Happened in Broad Daylight | Schrott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Wet Asphalt | Jupp | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Not Delivered | Hans | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Der tolle Bomberg | Gustav-Eberhard Mühlberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | He Who Must Die | Patriarcheas | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Typhoon Over Nagasaki | Ritter | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Ein Herz schlägt für Erika | Heubacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Girl from Flanders | Rittmeister Kupfer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Heroes and Sinners | Hermann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Mr. Arkadin | First Policeman - Munich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Arlette Conquers Paris | Manager Edmond Duval | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Man on a Tightrope | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Decision Before Dawn | German Corporal - Nuremberg Control Point (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Berliner | Otto Normalverbraucher | Hit | Similar → |
Gert Fröbe - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gert Fröbe?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gert Fröbe is "Der tolle Bomberg" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gert Fröbe acted in?
Gert Fröbe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gert Fröbe?
Other notable films include "Grabenplatz 17", "The Girl from Flanders", and "Heroes and Sinners".