Frederick Lau: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 47
- on screen
- 2003–2025
- box office
- $69.6M
- average score
- 56
- Born
- August 17, 1989 (age 37)
- Birthplace
- Steglitz, West Berlin, West Germany
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 2000-present
- Spouses
- Annika Kipp
- Children
- 3
The Best Frederick Lau Movies
The films of Frederick Lau that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Turkish for Beginners (2012) leads with $24M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $24M Turkish for Beginners 2012 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $15.6M Dreamgirls 2015 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $7.94M Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls 2004 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $7.19M Not My Day 2014 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $5.83M Text for You 2016 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $3.25M Victoria 2015 · Drama
Frederick Lau's Career in Numbers
Frederick Lau's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Frederick Lau works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Second Hand Child (2003) to #BlackSheep (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Frederick Lau Movies by Decade
- 2000s 11
- 2010s 29
- 2020s 7
The 2010s were Frederick Lau's busiest decade, with 29 films.
Frederick Lau Movies by Genre
- Drama 22
- Comedy 16
- Romance 2
- Mystery 2
- Crime 2
- Tv movie 1
- Thriller 1
- Fantasy 1
Drama is the genre Frederick Lau has worked in most, with 22 films, ahead of comedy (16).
Frederick Lau Career Milestones
- First film
- Second Hand Child 2003
- Biggest box office hit
- Turkish for Beginners $24M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Captain Movie Echo Score 67
- Newest film
- #BlackSheep 2025
Frederick Lau Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Frederick Lau is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
Brick as Marvin · Drama Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2025
#BlackSheep as Fritz von Plettenburg · Comedy - 2023
Der weiße Kobold as Freddy · Comedy - 2022
Cloud Under the Roof as Paul · Drama - 2021
Commitment Phobia as Michael · Romance - 2020
In Berlin wächst kein Orangenbaum as Mike · Drama - 2020
Rising High as Gerry Falkland · Drama Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2019
Man from Beirut Drama - 2018
Wuff as Oli Simon · Comedy - 2018
The Captain as Kipinski · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.2M Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2018
Playmaker as Ivo · Drama - 2017
My Brother Simple as Ben · Drama - 2017
Gutland as Jens Fauser · Mystery - 2016
Text for You as David · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.83M - 2016
Heart of Stone as Peter Munk · Drama - 2016
Seitenwechsel as Leonard Ritter · Comedy - 2016
How Men Talk About Women as Martini · Comedy - 2016
Scrappin’ as Letscho Talhammer · Comedy - 2015
Mordkommission Berlin 1 as Conrad Ruppert · Crime - 2015
Victoria Drama Worldwide box office: $3.25M - 2015
Outside the Box as Paul · Comedy - 2015
Starfighter as Richie Weichert · Tv movie - 2015
Punk Berlin 1982 as Gries · Crime - 2015
Dreamgirls as Peter Müller · Comedy Worldwide box office: $15.6M - 2015
3 Türken und ein Baby as Matthias · Comedy - 2014
Coming In as Didi · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.47M - 2014
Open the Wall as Jens Rambold · Drama - 2014
Not My Day as Plauze · Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.19M - 2014
Nichts für Feiglinge as Philip Diercksen · Drama - 2013
UMMAH - Unter Freunden as Daniel · Comedy - 2012
Life Is Not for Cowards as Alex · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.25M - 2012
Turkish for Beginners as Frieder · Comedy Worldwide box office: $24M - 2011
Hotel Desire as Doorman · Romance - 2011
The Sinking of the Laconia as Fiedler · Drama - 2010
Neue Vahr Süd as Frank Lehmann · Comedy - 2010
Picco as Marc · Drama - 2009
What You Don’t See as David · Thriller Worldwide box office: $10.1K - 2009
The Countess as Janós · Mystery Worldwide box office: $785K - 2008
Die Entdeckung der Currywurst as Jürgen Brücker · Drama - 2007
Head Under Water as Rico Bartsch · Comedy Worldwide box office: $148K - 2007
An die Grenze as Knut · Drama - 2006
Neger, Neger, Schornsteinfeger as Fiete Petersen · Drama - 2006
Die Mauer – Berlin ’61 as Paul Kuhlke · Drama - 2005
The Call of the Toad as Fähnleinführer · Drama - 2004
Rock Crystal as Marc · Drama - 2004
Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls as David · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $7.94M - 2003
Second Hand Child as Tobias Baumann · Drama
Who Is Frederick Lau?
Frederick Lau was born in Steglitz, West Berlin, West Germany in 1989 and is 37 years old. Credited on films since 2003, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Frederick Lau is a highly accomplished German actor born on 17 August 1989. His place of birth was Steglitz, West Berlin, West Germany, a place which unsurprisingly continued to be his dwelling of choice even as he ascended towards fame. Lau embarked onto the acting scene in the year 2000, demonstrating his knack for emotive performances and showcasing a wide range of palpable characters. Throughout his career, which spans over two decades, he has portrayed over 50 roles in film and television. His impressive portfolio is truly a testament to his versatile acting ability as well as his steadfast dedication to the craft. As an actor, Lau has continuously captivated audiences with his compelling performances that are as diverse as his filmography. Lau's prowess is not only recognized by audiences but also critically acknowledged. He was notably given the honor of receiving the Deutscher Filmpreis (German Film Awards) for his role as a student named Tim in the film Die Welle, a film based on the novel by Todd Strasser. The award, colloquially known as the Lola, affirmed Lau's impactful performance and further elevated his prestige within the acting industry. Lau's diligence has enabled him to remain active and relevant in the acting scene from the start of his career in 2000 to the present day. Frederick Lau is not just an actor. He is an enduring symbol of the possibilities for the perpetual evolution of the craft within the German film and television industry.
Who Frederick Lau Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Frederick Lau shares the most films with. Milan Peschel comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Samuel Finzi (4).
Frederick Lau: Questions & Answers
How many movies Frederick Lau has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Frederick Lau been in?
Frederick Lau is credited on 47 films, from 2003 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Frederick Lau's highest-grossing movie?
Turkish for Beginners (2012) is Frederick Lau's biggest box office hit, with $24M worldwide, ahead of Dreamgirls (2015) ($15.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Frederick Lau's movies have made $69.6M.
Frederick Lau's biggest hits What is the best Frederick Lau movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Frederick Lau's best-rated film is The Captain (2018) with a score of 67, followed by Rising High (2020) (55).
Best Frederick Lau movies, ranked How old is Frederick Lau?
Frederick Lau is 37 years old, born on August 17, 1989 in Steglitz, West Berlin, West Germany.
What is Frederick Lau's newest movie?
The most recent film on Frederick Lau's filmography is Brick (2025), in the role of Marvin.
Who does Frederick Lau work with most often?
Frederick Lau shares the most films with Milan Peschel (6 films), Samuel Finzi (4 films) and Henriette Confurius (3 films).
The Best Frederick Lau Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 47 credits.
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