Carl Ballhaus

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

27Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 4, 1905

Birth Place: Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Carl Ballhaus reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Carl Ballhaus'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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Carl Ballhaus remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in M, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Carl Ballhaus Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Carl Ballhaus's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

★8.1

M — In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert, a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Ber

M

1931•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Impossible Love — A deranged woman artist falls in love with a young sculptor. The impossible love ends tragically.

Impossible Love

1932•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

The Blue Angel — Prim professor Immanuel Rath finds some of his students ogling racy photos of cabaret performer Lola Lola and visits a l

The Blue Angel

1930•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Westfront 1918 — A group of German infantrymen of the First World War live out their lives in the trenches of France. They find brief ent

Westfront 1918

1930•War

★6.2

A Student's Song of Heidelberg (1930) movie poster

★6.2

A Student's Song of Heidelberg — A long time ago, John Miller emigrated from Germany to America. Now he wants his daughter Elinor to get to know his old

A Student's Song of Heidelberg

1930•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Carl Ballhaus.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	Ita Rina, a Film Star Who Declined an Invitation to Hollywood	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Much Ado About Nothing	Antonio	Average	Similar →
1956	Damals in Paris	shepherd	Flop	Similar →
1953	Geheimakten Solvay	Rudi	Flop	Similar →
1941	Venus on Trial	Alfred	Flop	Similar →
1940	Der Feuerteufel	Bauernbursche	Flop	Similar →
1933	Abel mit der Mundharmonika	Peter	Flop	Similar →
1933	Anna and Elizabeth	Martin	Flop	Similar →
1933	Der Läufer von Marathon	Hans Huber	Flop	Similar →
1932	Impossible Love	Erwin Hammer	Super Hit	Similar →
1932	Sacred Waters	Josi Blattrer	Flop	Similar →
1932	Jonny Steals Europe	Monk	Flop	Similar →
1932	The Man Without a Name	Paule	Flop	Similar →
1931	Into the Blue	-	Average	Similar →
1931	Cadets	Kadettenunteroffizier von Zerbitz	Flop	Similar →
1931	Children in court	Ewald	Flop	Similar →
1931	M	Leeser	Super Hit	Similar →
1931	Shadows of the Underworld	Jonny	Flop	Similar →
1930	Father and Son	Louis de Lorche	Flop	Similar →
1930	A Student's Song of Heidelberg	Bornemanns Leibfuchs	Average	Similar →
1930	Westfront 1918	Schlachtergeselle	Hit	Similar →
1930	The Blue Angel	Pupil	Hit	Similar →
1930	Scapa Flow	-	Flop	Similar →
1930	Revolte im Erziehungshaus	Fritz	Flop	Similar →
1929	The Brandenburg Arch	Max	Flop	Similar →
1929	Spring Awakening	Moritz	Flop	Similar →
1928	The Old Fritz II	Ein Desserteur	Flop	Similar →

Carl Ballhaus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Carl Ballhaus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carl Ballhaus is "M" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Carl Ballhaus acted in?

Carl Ballhaus has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Carl Ballhaus?

Other notable films include "Impossible Love", "The Blue Angel", and "Westfront 1918".