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Armin Mueller-Stahl, actor
Actor

Armin Mueller-Stahl: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
9
on screen
1990–2009
box office
$193M
nomination
1
Born
December 17, 1930
Birthplace
Tilsit, East Prussia, Germany (now Sovetsk, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia)
Citizenship
German
Occupations
Actor, Director
Years active
1956-2015
Biggest hits

The Best Armin Mueller-Stahl Movies

The films of Armin Mueller-Stahl that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The International (2009) leads with $60.3M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Armin Mueller-Stahl's Career in Numbers

Armin Mueller-Stahl's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Armin Mueller-Stahl works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Avalon (1990) to The International (2009), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Armin Mueller-Stahl Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 6
  2. 2000s 3

The 1990s were Armin Mueller-Stahl's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Armin Mueller-Stahl Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Action 1
  • Biography 1

Drama is the genre Armin Mueller-Stahl has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of sci-fi (2).

Armin Mueller-Stahl Career Milestones

First film
Avalon 1990
Biggest box office hit
The International $60.3M worldwide
Newest film
The International 2009
9 credits

Armin Mueller-Stahl Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Armin Mueller-Stahl is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Armin Mueller-Stahl: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

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Biography

Who Is Armin Mueller-Stahl?

Armin Mueller-Stahl was born in Tilsit, East Prussia, Germany (now Sovetsk, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia) in 1930. Credited on films since 1990, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Armin Mueller-Stahl, born on December 17, 1930, is a distinguished retired German actor, active in the film industry from 1956 to 2015. He made significant contributions to both the German and international film community. His diverse filmography showcases numerous English-language films since the 1980s and his work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Shine and the Honorary Golden Bear received in 2011. Born in Tilsit, East Prussia (currently Sovetsk, Russia), Mueller-Stahl's acting skills developed early on in East Berlin and his talent flourished, despite facing political blacklisting in his home country due to his protest against the denaturalization of Wolf Biermann. He eventually immigrated to West Germany in 1980 and continued pursuing his career.

His career highlights include his performances in films like Lola, Veronika Voss, and Colonel Redl. He gained international recognition for his roles in American films including Music Box, Avalon, and Shine. In addition to acting, Mueller-Stahl directed the 1996 film Conversation with the Beast. He also made strong impact in television, most notably his portrayal of Thomas Mann in the German miniseries Die Manns and the Prime Minister of Israel in The West Wing. His last notable roles were in David Cronenberg's Eastern Promises and the thriller The International, both co-starring Naomi Watts. His support for the Freya von Moltke Foundation also reflects his commitment to cultural and educational initiatives.

FAQ

Armin Mueller-Stahl: Questions & Answers

How many movies Armin Mueller-Stahl has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Armin Mueller-Stahl been in?

Armin Mueller-Stahl is credited on 9 films, from 1990 to 2009. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Armin Mueller-Stahl's highest-grossing movie?

The International (2009) is Armin Mueller-Stahl's biggest box office hit, with $60.3M worldwide, ahead of Eastern Promises (2007) ($56.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Armin Mueller-Stahl's movies have made $193M.

Armin Mueller-Stahl's biggest hits

Has Armin Mueller-Stahl won an Oscar?

Armin Mueller-Stahl has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Armin Mueller-Stahl has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

What is Armin Mueller-Stahl's newest movie?

The most recent film on Armin Mueller-Stahl's filmography is The International (2009).

The Best Armin Mueller-Stahl Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 9 credits.

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