Werner Peters
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Werner Peters (7 July 1918 – 30 March 1971) was a German film actor. He appeared in 102 films between 1947 and 1971. Peters was born in Werlitzsch, Kreis Delitzsch, Prussian Saxony, and died of a heart attack on a promotion tour for his latest film in Wiesbaden, Germany. His film career started with the lead in Wolfgang Staudte's Der Untertan, produced in the young German Democratic Republic. Peters then worked in West-Germany, appearing mostly in supporting roles in popular movies. He also established himself in the European and international film industry by frequently playing sinister German or Nazi characters. Description above from the Wikipedia article Werner Peters, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Werner Peters Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Werner Peters 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 Peters'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 Peters'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 Ein Polterabend, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Werner Peters Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Werner Peters's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Werner Peters has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Die 1000 Glotzböbbel vom Dr. Mabuse | Hans-Martin Lamparter (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Bird with the Crystal Plumage | Antique Dealer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Zehn kleine Negerlein | William Blore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Fragestunde | Runge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Witness Out of Hell | Von Walden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Lotosblüten für Miss Quon | Charlie Lee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Battle of the Bulge | Gen. Kohler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Der Fall Klaus Fuchs | Commander Stevens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | 36 Hours | Otto Schack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Three for a Robbery | Peter Weimer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Endless Night | Herbert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Everyone Dies Alone | Kriminalkommissar Escherich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Invisible Dr. Mabuse | Martin Droste, aka Bobo the Clown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Auf Wiedersehen | Paul Blümel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Denn das Weib ist schwach | Vigulla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Der Hauptmann von Köpenick | Obermüller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Hauptmann - deine Sterne | Willi Sommer, Autogroßhändler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse | Hieronymus B. Mistelzweig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Ein Herz braucht Liebe | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Endstation Rote Laterne | Van laan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Der Schatz vom Toplitzsee | Alfred Kopetzsky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Black Chapel | Heinrich Himmler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Roses for the Prosecutor | Otto Kugler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Bobby Dodd intervenes | Sydows Prokurist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Jons und Erdme | Paul Schmidt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Scarlet Baroness | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Der Tod auf dem Rummelplatz | Kommissar Bergmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Liebe kann wie Gift sein | Kunsthändler Bogolla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Grabenplatz 17 | Eugen Machon, Buchmacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Schmutziger Engel | Kalweit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Copper | Mücke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Lilli, a Girl from the Big City | Pastor Klinker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Besuch aus der Zone | Kleinschmidt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Escape from Sahara | Brouillard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Devil Strikes at Night | Willi Keun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Die Stimme der Sehnsucht | Manager Pannecke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Das Sonntagskind | Mölfes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class | Quadde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Vor Gott und den Menschen | Anton Mechala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Star mit fremden Federn | Franz Blume / Günther Kolmin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hotel Adlon | Kulikowski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Ein Polterabend | Adolf Glasbrenner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Sommerliebe | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Devil from Mill Mountain | Schulze Bangebös | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Die Unbesiegbaren | Köppke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Anna Susanna | Kuddel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Karriere in Paris | Der junge Taillefer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Rotation | Udo Schulze | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Girls in Gingham | Oberleutnant von der Lohe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Blum Affair | Egon Konrad | Super Hit | Similar → |
Werner Peters - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Werner Peters?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Werner Peters is "Ein Polterabend" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Werner Peters acted in?
Werner Peters has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Werner Peters?
Other notable films include "Die Stimme der Sehnsucht", "Der Tod auf dem Rummelplatz", and "Auf Wiedersehen".