Werner Krauss - Actor Profile

Werner Krauss

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 23, 1884
Birth Place: Gestungshausen, Sonnefeld, Bavaria, Germany

About Werner Krauss

Werner Johannes Krauss (Krauß in German; 23 June 1884 – 20 October 1959) was a German stage and film actor. Krauss dominated the German stage of the early 20th century. However, his participation in the 1940 antisemitic propaganda film Jud Süß (Süss, the Jew) and his collaboration with the Nazis made him a controversial figure.

Werner Krauss Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Werner Krauss 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 Werner Krauss's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Werner Krauss'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 Das Mädchen und die Männer, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Werner Krauss Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Werner Krauss's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Werner Krauss has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Universal Horror (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1950 The Fallen Star Lenura / Lenoir Super Hit Similar →
1950 Prämien auf den Tod Dr. Schmidt Super Hit Similar →
1941 Annelie Katasteramtsrat Reinhold Dörensen Hit Similar →
1936 Burg Theatre Friedrich Mitterer Super Hit Similar →
1935 Hundert Tage Napoleon Super Hit Similar →
1932 The Man Without a Name Heinrich Martin Hit Similar →
1931 Yorck General Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg Super Hit Similar →
1928 Looping the Loop Botto Super Hit Similar →
1927 The Merry Farmer - Super Hit Similar →
1927 Radio Magic Theophil Schimmelpfenning Hit Similar →
1927 Make Up Kitty Lerron Super Hit Similar →
1927 Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit Ibrahim Hulam Super Hit Similar →
1926 One Does Not Play with Love Fürst Colalto Super Hit Similar →
1926 Superfluous People Ortspolizist Suka Hit Similar →
1926 Das graue Haus - Super Hit Similar →
1926 Tartuffe Herr Orgon Hit Similar →
1926 The House of Lies Hjalmar Ekdal Super Hit Similar →
1926 The Wife's Crusade Der Idiot Hit Similar →
1925 Der Trödler von Amsterdam Arent Bergh Super Hit Similar →
1925 The Morals of the Alley Viehhändler engros Super Hit Similar →
1925 Reveille, das große Wecken - Super Hit Similar →
1924 The Film in the Film Self Hit Similar →
1924 Decameron Nights Soldan Super Hit Similar →
1923 The Doll Maker of Kiang-Ning - Super Hit Similar →
1923 Alt Heidelberg Dr. Jüttner Hit Similar →
1923 Fräulein Raffke Emil Raffke Hit Similar →
1923 Between Evening and Morning Sagan Super Hit Similar →
1923 Adam und Eva Eddie Gloon Super Hit Similar →
1923 The Unknown Tomorrow Marc Muradock Super Hit Similar →
1922 Nathan der Weise Nathan Hit Similar →
1922 Die Beute der Erinnyen - Hit Similar →
1921 Der Tanz um Liebe und Glück - Super Hit Similar →
1921 The House in Dragon Street Walter Hit Similar →
1920 Die Kwannon von Okadera Harlander Super Hit Similar →
1920 Die Frau im Himmel Tatjana's father Super Hit Similar →
1920 Die Frau ohne Seele - Super Hit Similar →
1920 Johannes Goth - Super Hit Similar →
1920 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Dr. Caligari Super Hit Similar →
1919 Spiritismus - Hit Similar →
1919 Das ewige Rätsel - Super Hit Similar →
1919 Prostitution Mann Super Hit Similar →
1919 Das Mädchen und die Männer - Super Hit Similar →
1919 Die Frau mit den Orchideen - Super Hit Similar →
1919 Phantome des Lebens - Hit Similar →
1917 Die Tochter der Gräfin Stachowska - Super Hit Similar →
1917 Das Bacchanal des Todes - Super Hit Similar →
1916 Freitag, der 13. Das unheimliche Haus. 2. Teil Prof. Cardallhan Hit Similar →
1916 Der chinesische Götze. Das unheimliche Haus. 3. Teil Franz Mollheim Super Hit Similar →
1916 The Uncanny House Albert von Sievers Super Hit Similar →

Werner Krauss - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Werner Krauss?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Werner Krauss is "Das Mädchen und die Männer" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Werner Krauss acted in?

Werner Krauss has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Werner Krauss?

Other notable films include "Yorck", "Die Tochter der Gräfin Stachowska", and "Adam und Eva".

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