Willi Schwabe - Actor Profile

Willi Schwabe

Acting
Updated: May 19, 2026
26Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 21, 1915
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

Willi Schwabe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Willi Schwabe reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Willi Schwabe's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 58% of Willi Schwabe'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 Katzgraben, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Willi Schwabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Willi Schwabe's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Katzgraben (1957) movie poster
★9.0

Katzgraben:

Katzgraben

1957•Drama
★9.0
Die Hochzeit von Länneken (1964) movie poster
★9.0

Die Hochzeit von Länneken: The little island of Laenneken is a place where time seems to stands still. Traditional customs and age-old power relati

Die Hochzeit von Länneken

1964•Drama
★9.0
White Blood (1959) movie poster
★9.0

White Blood: The military officer Manfred von der Lohe has just been on a training course in the USA. During atomic bomb tests there,

White Blood

1959•Drama
★8.0
Thomas Müntzer (1956) movie poster
★8.0

Thomas Müntzer: In 1523, young Thomas Müntzer arrives with his wife Ottilie in the Thuringian village Allstedt to assume the rectorate.

Thomas Müntzer

1956•Drama
★8.0
Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn (1955) movie poster
★8.0

Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn: Biographical movie about Julius Robert Mayer (1814-1878), a surgeon and town doctor in Heilbronn, who studied heat for m

Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn

1955•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Willi Schwabe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Two Strange Characters Prorektor Average Similar →
1974 Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui Sheet Flop Similar →
1972 Der Mann, der nach der Oma kam Traumerscheinung Hit Similar →
1971 Optimistische Tragödie - Flop Similar →
1970 Junge Frau von 1914 - Hit Similar →
1967 A Lord of Alexander Square Dr. Härtel Hit Similar →
1966 Die Tage der Commune Jules Favre Flop Similar →
1965 The Ancient Coin - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Chronicle of a Murder Lion Hit Similar →
1964 Much Ado About Nothing - Hit Similar →
1964 Die Hochzeit von Länneken - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Midnight Revue - Average Similar →
1962 On the Sunny Side - Hit Similar →
1961 Mother Courage and Her Children - Hit Similar →
1959 Intrigue and Love Hofmarschall von Kalb Average Similar →
1959 White Blood - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Die Premiere fällt aus - Hit Similar →
1957 Katzgraben Hamsterer Super Hit Similar →
1957 Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder Werber Flop Similar →
1957 Lissy Kassierer Gold Hit Similar →
1956 Thomas Müntzer Höfling Super Hit Similar →
1955 Robert Mayer, der Arzt aus Heilbronn Guard Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Beacon Geistlicher Average Similar →
1954 Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class Berber Average Similar →
1952 Destinies of Women - Average Similar →
1947 The Adventures of Pinocchio Erzähler (Deutsch) Average Similar →

Willi Schwabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Willi Schwabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Willi Schwabe is "Katzgraben" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Willi Schwabe acted in?

Willi Schwabe has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Willi Schwabe?

Other notable films include "Die Hochzeit von Länneken", "White Blood", and "Thomas Müntzer".

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