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Actor

Àlex Brendemühl: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
44
on screen
1995–2025
box office
$33.5M
nominations
2
average score
57
Born
November 27, 1972 (age 53)
Birthplace
Barcelona, Spain
Full name
Àlex Brendemühl i Gubern
Citizenship
Spain, Germany
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1995-present
Known for

The Best Àlex Brendemühl Movies

The highest-rated films Àlex Brendemühl is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Madre (2020) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Àlex Brendemühl's Career in Numbers

Àlex Brendemühl's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Àlex Brendemühl works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from What’s It All About (1995) to La canción (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Àlex Brendemühl Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 2
  2. 2000s 9
  3. 2010s 19
  4. 2020s 13

The 2010s were Àlex Brendemühl's busiest decade, with 19 films.

Àlex Brendemühl Movies by Genre

  • Drama 26
  • Comedy 7
  • Thriller 2
  • Western 1
  • History 1
  • Action 1
  • Crime 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Mystery 1

Drama is the genre Àlex Brendemühl has worked in most, with 26 films, ahead of comedy (7).

Àlex Brendemühl Career Milestones

First film
What’s It All About 1995
Biggest box office hit
Measuring the World $7.93M worldwide
Best-rated film
Madre Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film
La canción 2025
44 credits

Àlex Brendemühl Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Àlex Brendemühl is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Àlex Brendemühl Movies as an Actor

43
  1. 2025 When a River Becomes the Sea (2025) movie poster When a River Becomes the Sea Drama
  2. 2025 La canción (2025) movie poster La canción as Artur Kaps · Drama
  3. 2024 Gold Lust (2024) movie poster Gold Lust as Oleguer · Western
  4. 2024 Hate Songs (2024) movie poster Hate Songs Drama
  5. 2024 I, Addict (2024) movie poster I, Addict as Psicólogo · Drama
  6. 2023 The Diaries of Adam and Eve (2023) movie poster The Diaries of Adam and Eve as Adam · Comedy
  7. 2022 Staring at Strangers (2022) movie poster Staring at Strangers as Fede · Thriller
  8. 2022 Stories Not to be Told (2022) movie poster Stories Not to be Told as Luis (segment "Sandra") · Comedy
  9. 2022 Mensajes privados (2022) movie poster Mensajes privados Drama
  10. 2021 Alive and Kicking (2021) movie poster Alive and Kicking as Del Álamo · Drama
  11. 2020 Madre (2020) movie poster Madre Drama Movie Echo Score: 75
  12. 2020 Coven (2020) movie poster Coven as Rostegui · History Movie Echo Score: 62
  13. 2020 Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City (2020) movie poster Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City Action Movie Echo Score: 48
  14. 2019 Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City (2019) movie poster Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City as Tasio / Ignacio · Drama Movie Echo Score: 48
  15. 2019 7 Reasons to Run Away (from Society) (2019) movie poster 7 Reasons to Run Away (from Society) as Progress: The Neighbor · Comedy
  16. 2018 Petra (2018) movie poster Petra as Lucas · Drama
  17. 2017 Rewind: Die zweite Chance (2017) movie poster Rewind: Die zweite Chance as Richard Lenders · Thriller
  18. 2017 From the Land of the Moon (2017) movie poster From the Land of the Moon Drama Movie Echo Score: 50
  19. 2016 Seven Years (2016) movie poster Seven Years as Marcel · Drama
  20. 2016 Böser Wolf (2016) movie poster Böser Wolf as Kilian Rothemund · Crime
  21. 2015 Call Me Francis (2015) movie poster Call Me Francis as Franz Jalics · Drama
  22. 2015 Hedi Schneider Is Stuck (2015) movie poster Hedi Schneider Is Stuck as NGO-Mann · Comedy
  23. 2015 Sanctuary (2015) movie poster Sanctuary as Txomin · Drama
  24. 2015 Carlos, rey emperador (2015) movie poster Carlos, rey emperador as Enrique VIII de Inglaterra · Drama
  25. 2014 Dying Beyond Their Means (2014) movie poster Dying Beyond Their Means as Negociador · Comedy
  26. 2014 The German Doctor (2014) movie poster The German Doctor Drama
  27. 2014 Falling Star (2014) movie poster Falling Star as Amadeo of Savoy · Drama
  28. 2013 Eltern (2013) movie poster Eltern as Volker · Comedy
  29. 2012 Measuring the World (2012) movie poster Measuring the World as Father Zea · Drama
  30. 2010 Among Wolves (2010) movie poster Among Wolves as Balilla · Drama
  31. 2010 Heroes (2010) movie poster Heroes as Sala · Adventure
  32. 2010 The Mosquito Net (2010) movie poster The Mosquito Net as Editor · Drama
  33. 2009 Love of the Children (2009) movie poster Love of the Children as Robert · Drama
  34. 2009 The Consul of Sodom (2009) movie poster The Consul of Sodom as Juan Marsé · Drama
  35. 2007 Me (2007) movie poster Me as Hans · Drama
  36. 2006 Unconscious (2006) movie poster Unconscious Mystery
  37. 2006 53 Winter Days (2006) movie poster 53 Winter Days as Celso
  38. 2006 La silla (2006) movie poster La silla as Hombre bar · Drama
  39. 2006 About Crying (2006) movie poster About Crying as Alejandro · Drama
  40. 2004 Searching for Love (2004) movie poster Searching for Love as Jean François
  41. 2003 The Hours of the Day (2003) movie poster The Hours of the Day as Abel · Drama
  42. 1999 I Will Survive (1999) movie poster I Will Survive as José · Comedy
  43. 1995 What’s It All About (1995) movie poster What’s It All About as Èric · Drama
2 nominations

Àlex Brendemühl: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 1 award body, from 2020 to 2021. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

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Biography

Who Is Àlex Brendemühl?

Àlex Brendemühl was born in Barcelona, Spain in 1972 and is 53 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Àlex Brendemühl i Gubern, born on 27th November 1972, is a prominent Spanish-German actor, born to a Spanish mother and a German father. Born and brought up in Barcelona, Spain, Brendemühl has successfully made his name in the international cinema with over 60 appearances in films and television shows since his debut in 1995. A truly versatile actor, he has proven his acting prowess in a range of different roles and genres. Notably, Brendemühl took on the challenging lead role of the infamous Nazi war criminal, Josef Mengele in the 2013 film 'The German Doctor'.

Brendemühl's acting journey is vast, featuring not only in local Spanish cinema but also attracting international attention. His notable works include films such as 'The Hours of the Day'(2003), 'In the City' (2003), and 'Inconscientes' (2004) to name a few. His performances consistently captivated audiences and critics alike. In more recent years, Brendemühl played in movies like 'From the Land of the Moon' (2016), 'Transit' (2018), and 'The Offering' (2020). His dedication, talent, and consistent work contributions proved he is a staple in both Spanish and international filmography.

Works with

Who Àlex Brendemühl Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Àlex Brendemühl shares the most films with. Emma Suárez comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Manolo Solo (4).

FAQ

Àlex Brendemühl: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Àlex Brendemühl been in?

Àlex Brendemühl is credited on 44 films, from 1995 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Àlex Brendemühl's highest-grossing movie?

Measuring the World (2012) is Àlex Brendemühl's biggest box office hit, with $7.93M worldwide, ahead of Among Wolves (2010) ($6.83M). Across every film with box office figures, Àlex Brendemühl's movies have made $33.5M.

Àlex Brendemühl's biggest hits

What is the best Àlex Brendemühl movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Àlex Brendemühl's best-rated film is Madre (2020) with a score of 75, followed by Coven (2020) (62).

Best Àlex Brendemühl movies, ranked

Has Àlex Brendemühl won an Oscar?

Àlex Brendemühl has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Àlex Brendemühl has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Àlex Brendemühl?

Àlex Brendemühl is 53 years old, born on November 27, 1972 in Barcelona, Spain.

What is Àlex Brendemühl's newest movie?

The most recent film on Àlex Brendemühl's filmography is When a River Becomes the Sea (2025).

Who does Àlex Brendemühl work with most often?

Àlex Brendemühl shares the most films with Emma Suárez (5 films), Manolo Solo (4 films) and Ramón Barea (4 films).

The Best Àlex Brendemühl Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 44 credits.

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