Actor

Nastassja Kinski: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 59
on screen: 1975–2023
box office: $111M
nominations: 2

Born: January 24, 1961 (age 65)
Birthplace: West Berlin, West Germany
Full name: Nastassja Aglaia Nakszynski
Citizenship: Germany
Occupations: Actress, model
Years active: 1975-present
Spouses: Ibrahim Moussa
Children: 3

Biggest hits

The Best Nastassja Kinski Movies

The films of Nastassja Kinski that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Fathers' Day (1997) leads with $28.6M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Nastassja Kinski's Career in Numbers

Nastassja Kinski's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nastassja Kinski works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Wrong Move (1975) to LasVegas (2023), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Nastassja Kinski Movies by Decade

1970s 3
1980s 16
1990s 16
2000s 17
2020s 3

The 2000s were Nastassja Kinski's busiest decade, with 17 films.

Nastassja Kinski Movies by Genre

Drama 26
Romance 5
Comedy 5
Sci-Fi 3
Tv movie 3
Action 3
Crime 3
Thriller 2
Horror 2
History 1

Drama is the genre Nastassja Kinski has worked in most, with 26 films, ahead of romance (5).

Nastassja Kinski Career Milestones

First film: Wrong Move 1975
Biggest box office hit: Fathers' Day $28.6M worldwide
Newest film: LasVegas 2023

59 credits

Nastassja Kinski Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Nastassja Kinski 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.

Nastassja Kinski Movies as an Actor

Nastassja Kinski in Documentaries & Specials

2 nominations

Nastassja Kinski: Awards & Nominations

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

All movie awards

38th Golden Globe Awards
- Nastassja Kinski: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Tess
- Nastassja Kinski: Nominated New Star of the Year – Actress Tess

Biography

Who Is Nastassja Kinski?

Nastassja Kinski was born in West Berlin, West Germany in 1961 and is 65 years old. Credited on films since 1975, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Nastassja Aglaia Kinski, born Nakszynski, is an esteemed German actress and previous model, celebrated for her stint in over 60 films, establishing her reputation across Europe and the United States. Her international breakthrough was with 'Stay as You Are' (1978), and she quickly achieved worldwide fame with her Golden Globe Award-winning performance in the Roman Polanski-directed film 'Tess' (1979). Her extensive filmography includes the Francis Ford Coppola musical romance film 'One from the Heart' (1982), erotic horror film 'Cat People' (1982) from Paul Schrader, and the Wim Wenders drama films 'Paris, Texas' (1984) and 'Faraway, So Close!' (1993). She also made a notable appearance in the biographical drama film 'An American Rhapsody' (2001).

Born in West Berlin, Kinski is the daughter of the renowned German actor Klaus Kinski. Her modeling career took off during her teens, and she debuted in film at the age of 12 in 'The Wrong Move' (1975). Facing some controversies during her early career, she made a powerful mark in Italian romance 'Stay as You Are' (1978) with Marcello Mastroianni, and 'Tess' (1979), under the direction of Roman Polanski. Her versatile skills were recognized in her nominations for multiple prestigious awards. Counter to her on-screen success, her personal life was turbulent, with confirmed allegations of her father's abusive behavior. Currently, her latest projects include roles in 'Inland Empire' (2006) and 'Sugar' (2013).

Works with

Who Nastassja Kinski Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Nastassja Kinski shares the most films with. Wim Wenders comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Francis Ford Coppola (3).

FAQ

Nastassja Kinski: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Nastassja Kinski been in?

Nastassja Kinski is credited on 59 films, from 1975 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Nastassja Kinski's highest-grossing movie?

Fathers' Day (1997) is Nastassja Kinski's biggest box office hit, with $28.6M worldwide, ahead of Tess (1980) ($20.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Nastassja Kinski's movies have made $111M.

Nastassja Kinski's biggest hits

Has Nastassja Kinski won an Oscar?

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

How old is Nastassja Kinski?

Nastassja Kinski is 65 years old, born on January 24, 1961 in West Berlin, West Germany.

What is Nastassja Kinski's newest movie?

The most recent film on Nastassja Kinski's filmography is LasVegas (2023), in the role of Ilse von Lossberg.

Who does Nastassja Kinski work with most often?

Nastassja Kinski shares the most films with Wim Wenders (3 films), Francis Ford Coppola (3 films) and Peter Falk (2 films).

The Best Nastassja Kinski Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 59 credits.

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