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Johanna Wokalek, actor
Actor

Johanna Wokalek: Movies & Box Office

films
19
on screen
2003–2024
box office
$80.4M
average score
64
Born
March 3, 1975 (age 51)
Birthplace
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
Citizenship
Germany
Occupations
Stage Actress, Film Actress
Years active
1998-present
Career at a glance

Johanna Wokalek's Career in Numbers

Johanna Wokalek's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Johanna Wokalek works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Birthday to Remember (2003) to Smell of Burnt Milk (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Johanna Wokalek Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 6
  2. 2010s 8
  3. 2020s 5

The 2010s were Johanna Wokalek's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Johanna Wokalek Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Comedy 4
  • Thriller 2
  • Tv movie 1
  • Biography 1
  • Music 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Romance 1
  • Action 1
  • History 1

Drama is the genre Johanna Wokalek has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (4).

Johanna Wokalek Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Pope Joan $28.7M worldwide
Best-rated film
Sisi & I Movie Echo Score 73
Newest film
Smell of Burnt Milk 2024
19 credits

Johanna Wokalek Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Johanna Wokalek is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Johanna Wokalek?

Johanna Wokalek was born in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany in 1975 and is 51 years old. Credited on films since 2003, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Johanna Wokalek, born 3 March 1975, is a distinguished German stage and film actress. Beginning her career in 1998, she is renowned for her appearances in German cinema, including award-winning films such as Hierankl, Barfuss, and The Baader Meinhof Complex. Wokalek's recognition is broad, as she received the Bambi award for her portrayal of the Red Army Faction member Gudrun Ensslin in 2008, and also got to play the lead role in 2009's film Pope Joan. Her early acting experiences trace back to her school's drama group in 1991 at the Friedrich-Gymnasium, in Freiburg. Four years later, she moved to Vienna to begin studying under Klaus Maria Brandauer at the Max-Reinhardt-Seminar. She's had the opportunity to perform in distinguished theaters like the Burgtheater and has also featured in TV versions of renowned plays such as Alma and Rose Bernd. Her continuous work in film and theater has extended into the 2000s, with nominations for her performances in films like Silent Resident and Barfuss. Besides acting, 2014 saw Wokalek make her operatic debut in a production at the Salzburg Festival. While she continues to star in plays, Wokalek has also expanded her talents into performing in audiobooks.

Works with

Who Johanna Wokalek Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Johanna Wokalek shares the most films with. Sonja Richter comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Philipp Stölzl (2).

FAQ

Johanna Wokalek: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Johanna Wokalek been in?

Johanna Wokalek is credited on 19 films, from 2003 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Johanna Wokalek's highest-grossing movie?

Pope Joan (2009) is Johanna Wokalek's biggest box office hit, with $28.7M worldwide, ahead of The Baader Meinhof Complex (2009) ($26.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Johanna Wokalek's movies have made $80.4M.

Johanna Wokalek's biggest hits

What is the best Johanna Wokalek movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Johanna Wokalek's best-rated film is Sisi & I (2024) with a score of 73, followed by Exit Plan (2020) (60).

Best Johanna Wokalek movies, ranked

How old is Johanna Wokalek?

Johanna Wokalek is 51 years old, born on March 3, 1975 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany.

What is Johanna Wokalek's newest movie?

The most recent film on Johanna Wokalek's filmography is Jenseits des Rechts (2024), in the role of Cris Blohm.

Who does Johanna Wokalek work with most often?

Johanna Wokalek shares the most films with Sonja Richter (3 films), Philipp Stölzl (2 films) and Benno Fürmann (2 films).

The Best Johanna Wokalek Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.

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