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Frederick Lau, actor
Actor

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
Career at a glance

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

  1. 2000s 11
  2. 2010s 29
  3. 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
47 credits

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.

  1. 2025 Brick (2025) movie poster Brick as Marvin · Drama Movie Echo Score: 46
  2. 2025 #BlackSheep (2025) movie poster #BlackSheep as Fritz von Plettenburg · Comedy
  3. 2023 Der weiße Kobold (2023) movie poster Der weiße Kobold as Freddy · Comedy
  4. 2022 Cloud Under the Roof (2022) movie poster Cloud Under the Roof as Paul · Drama
  5. 2021 Commitment Phobia (2021) movie poster Commitment Phobia as Michael · Romance
  6. 2020 In Berlin wächst kein Orangenbaum (2020) movie poster In Berlin wächst kein Orangenbaum as Mike · Drama
  7. 2020 Rising High (2020) movie poster Rising High as Gerry Falkland · Drama Movie Echo Score: 55
  8. 2019 Man from Beirut (2019) movie poster Man from Beirut Drama
  9. 2018 Wuff (2018) movie poster Wuff as Oli Simon · Comedy
  10. 2018 The Captain (2018) movie poster The Captain as Kipinski · Drama Movie Echo Score: 67
  11. 2018 Playmaker (2018) movie poster Playmaker as Ivo · Drama
  12. 2017 My Brother Simple (2017) movie poster My Brother Simple as Ben · Drama
  13. 2017 Gutland (2017) movie poster Gutland as Jens Fauser · Mystery
  14. 2016 Text for You (2016) movie poster Text for You as David · Drama
  15. 2016 Heart of Stone (2016) movie poster Heart of Stone as Peter Munk · Drama
  16. 2016 Seitenwechsel (2016) movie poster Seitenwechsel as Leonard Ritter · Comedy
  17. 2016 How Men Talk About Women (2016) movie poster How Men Talk About Women as Martini · Comedy
  18. 2016 Scrappin’ (2016) movie poster Scrappin’ as Letscho Talhammer · Comedy
  19. 2015 Mordkommission Berlin 1 (2015) movie poster Mordkommission Berlin 1 as Conrad Ruppert · Crime
  20. 2015 Victoria (2015) movie poster Victoria Drama
  21. 2015 Outside the Box (2015) movie poster Outside the Box as Paul · Comedy
  22. 2015 Starfighter (2015) movie poster Starfighter as Richie Weichert · Tv movie
  23. 2015 Punk Berlin 1982 (2015) movie poster Punk Berlin 1982 as Gries · Crime
  24. 2015 Dreamgirls (2015) movie poster Dreamgirls as Peter Müller · Comedy
  25. 2015 3 Türken und ein Baby (2015) movie poster 3 Türken und ein Baby as Matthias · Comedy
  26. 2014 Coming In (2014) movie poster Coming In as Didi · Comedy
  27. 2014 Open the Wall (2014) movie poster Open the Wall as Jens Rambold · Drama
  28. 2014 Not My Day (2014) movie poster Not My Day as Plauze · Comedy
  29. 2014 Nichts für Feiglinge (2014) movie poster Nichts für Feiglinge as Philip Diercksen · Drama
  30. 2013 UMMAH - Unter Freunden (2013) movie poster UMMAH - Unter Freunden as Daniel · Comedy
  31. 2012 Life Is Not for Cowards (2012) movie poster Life Is Not for Cowards as Alex · Comedy
  32. 2012 Turkish for Beginners (2012) movie poster Turkish for Beginners as Frieder · Comedy
  33. 2011 Hotel Desire (2011) movie poster Hotel Desire as Doorman · Romance
  34. 2011 The Sinking of the Laconia (2011) movie poster The Sinking of the Laconia as Fiedler · Drama
  35. 2010 Neue Vahr Süd (2010) movie poster Neue Vahr Süd as Frank Lehmann · Comedy
  36. 2010 Picco (2010) movie poster Picco as Marc · Drama
  37. 2009 What You Don’t See (2009) movie poster What You Don’t See as David · Thriller
  38. 2009 The Countess (2009) movie poster The Countess as Janós · Mystery
  39. 2008 Die Entdeckung der Currywurst (2008) movie poster Die Entdeckung der Currywurst as Jürgen Brücker · Drama
  40. 2007 Head Under Water (2007) movie poster Head Under Water as Rico Bartsch · Comedy
  41. 2007 An die Grenze (2007) movie poster An die Grenze as Knut · Drama
  42. 2006 Neger, Neger, Schornsteinfeger (2006) movie poster Neger, Neger, Schornsteinfeger as Fiete Petersen · Drama
  43. 2006 Die Mauer – Berlin ’61 (2006) movie poster Die Mauer – Berlin ’61 as Paul Kuhlke · Drama
  44. 2005 The Call of the Toad (2005) movie poster The Call of the Toad as Fähnleinführer · Drama
  45. 2004 Rock Crystal (2004) movie poster Rock Crystal as Marc · Drama
  46. 2004 Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls (2004) movie poster Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls as David · Fantasy
  47. 2003 Second Hand Child (2003) movie poster Second Hand Child as Tobias Baumann · Drama
Biography

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.

Works with

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).

FAQ

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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