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Uli Edel, director
Director

Uli Edel: Movies & Box Office

films
19
on screen
1989–2019
box office
$74.6M
Born
April 11, 1947 (age 79)
Birthplace
Neuenburg am Rhein, Germany
Full name
Ulrich Edel
Citizenship
Germany
Occupations
Film Director, Television Director
Years active
1970-present
Spouses
Gloria Edel
Career at a glance

Uli Edel's Career in Numbers

Uli Edel's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Uli Edel works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989) to Unterm Birnbaum (2019), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Uli Edel Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 1
  2. 1990s 6
  3. 2000s 6
  4. 2010s 6

The 1990s were Uli Edel's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Uli Edel Movies by Genre

  • Drama 9
  • Tv movie 4
  • Thriller 1
  • Action 1
  • Epic heroes 1
  • Western 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Fantasy 1

Drama is the genre Uli Edel has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of tv movie (4).

Uli Edel Career Milestones

First film
Last Exit to Brooklyn 1989
Biggest box office hit
The Little Vampire $28M worldwide
Newest film
Unterm Birnbaum 2019
19 credits

Uli Edel Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Uli Edel 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.

Biography

Who Is Uli Edel?

Uli Edel was born in Neuenburg am Rhein, Germany in 1947 and is 79 years old. Credited on films since 1989, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ulrich 'Uli' Edel is a renowned German film and television director, best known for his significant impact on the industry through his various works. Born on 11th April 1947, Edel has consistently showcased his adept skills and unique directing style, which has earned him critical acclaim over the years. He has worked on several notable projects, such as 'Last Exit to Brooklyn' and 'Body of Evidence.' These titles, among others, have significantly influenced his reputation in the industry. As a director, Edel further cemented his name in the industry through 'The Baader Meinhof Complex,' where his exceptional directing skills were prominently displayed.

Edel's 'Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny' is another piece of his work that was well-appreciated by the critics and viewers. The epic mini-series won a Golden Globe for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture made for TV. The strength of Edel's direction was visibly reflected through notable performances by actors like Alan Rickman. Rickman, in his title role, bagged both an Emmy and a Golden Globe for Best Actor. Ian McKellen, portraying the role of Tsar Nicholas II, also won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. This multi-award-winning project is a testament to Edel's profound understanding of storytelling and filmmaking, which is evidently reflected in his extensive body of work.

Works with

Who Uli Edel Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Uli Edel shares the most films with. Stephen Baldwin comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Sam Rockwell (2).

FAQ

Uli Edel: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Uli Edel been in?

Uli Edel is credited on 19 films, from 1989 to 2019. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Uli Edel's highest-grossing movie?

The Little Vampire (2000) is Uli Edel's biggest box office hit, with $28M worldwide, ahead of The Baader Meinhof Complex (2009) ($26.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Uli Edel's movies have made $74.6M.

Uli Edel's biggest hits

How old is Uli Edel?

Uli Edel is 79 years old, born on April 11, 1947 in Neuenburg am Rhein, Germany.

What is Uli Edel's newest movie?

The most recent film on Uli Edel's filmography is The Master Butcher (2019), which Uli Edel directed.

Who does Uli Edel work with most often?

Uli Edel shares the most films with Stephen Baldwin (2 films), Sam Rockwell (2 films) and Moritz Bleibtreu (2 films).

The Best Uli Edel Movies, Ranked

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

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