Willi Forst
ActingAbout Willi Forst
Willi Forst was an Austrian actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and singer. As an actor, he was a favorite with audiences; as a director, he was one of the most important representatives of the musical comedy films of Vienna in the 1930s.
Willi Forst Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Willi Forst reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Willi Forst's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 72% of Willi Forst'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 Am Sebastian Ott, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Willi Forst Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Willi Forst's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Willi Forst has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Ein Mann vergißt die Liebe | Alexander von Barender | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Weg in die Vergangenheit | Clemens Monti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | It Was Always So Nice with You | Regisseur | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Miracles Still Happen | Bobby Sanders | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Viennese Girls | Carl Michael Ziehrer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Leckerbissen | Self - film scenes (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Operette | Franz Jauner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | I Am Sebastian Ott | Sebastian Ott / Ludwig Ott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Bel Ami | George Duroy | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Stars Shine | Gast | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mazurka | Extra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Royal Waltz | Graf Ferdinand von Tettenbach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | So Ended a Great Love | Franz, Duke of Modena | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Her Highness the Saleswoman | Dr. André Lenz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | I Don't Know You and I Love You | Robert Ottmar | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Burning Secret | Herr von Haller, Rennfahrer | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Blonde Dream | Willy II | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Prince of Arcadia | Prince | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Peter Voss, Thief of Millions | Peter Voß | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Girl You Don't Forget | Paul Hartwig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Theft of the Mona Lisa | Vincenzo Peruggia | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Merry Wives of Vienna | Augustin Tuschinger - Tanzlehrer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Gentleman Who Can Be Booked | Carry Clips, ein Festredner | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Song Is Over | Ulrich Weidenau | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | A Student's Song of Heidelberg | Robert Dahlberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | A Tango for You | Jimmy Bolt, ein unberühmter Jazzsänger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Two Hearts in Waltz Time | Vicky Mahler - Librettist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Dangers of the Engagement Period | Baron van Geldern | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Atlantic | Poldi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Convict from Stamboul | Manopulos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Die Frau, die jeder liebt, bist du! | Picard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Fräulein Fähnrich | Oberleutnant Mellnitz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Katharina Knie | Dr. Schindler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Liebfraumilch | Laroux | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Blue Mouse | Angestellter Rigault | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Unfug der Liebe | Eintänzer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | A Better Master | Solm von Kompaß | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Einen Jux will er sich machen | Weinberl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Amor auf Ski | Paul Grumbach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Happy Vagabonds | Roland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Cafe Electric | Fredl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Eleven Devils | Der Lehrer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Die 3 Niemandskinder | Peperl / Erzherzog Franz Ludwig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Strandgut | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Lieb' mich und die Welt ist mein | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Oh, du lieber Augustin | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Sodom and Gomorrah | extra | Average | Similar → |
Willi Forst - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Willi Forst?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Willi Forst is "I Am Sebastian Ott" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Willi Forst acted in?
Willi Forst has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Willi Forst?
Other notable films include "Ein Mann vergißt die Liebe", "Miracles Still Happen", and "A Girl You Don't Forget".