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Ulrich Matthes, actor
Actor

Ulrich Matthes: Movies & Box Office

films
26
on screen
1992–2022
box office
$101M
average score
69
Born
May 9, 1959 (age 67)
Birthplace
West Berlin, West Germany
Citizenship
German
Occupations
Actor, voice actor
Years active
1969-present
Career at a glance

Ulrich Matthes's Career in Numbers

Ulrich Matthes's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ulrich Matthes works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Herr Ober! (1992) to The Story of My Wife (2021), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Ulrich Matthes Movies by Decade

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

The 2010s were Ulrich Matthes's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Ulrich Matthes Movies by Genre

  • Drama 13
  • Documentary 3
  • Tv movie 2
  • Biography 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Family 1
  • Thriller 1
  • War 1

Drama is the genre Ulrich Matthes has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of documentary (3).

Ulrich Matthes Career Milestones

First film
Herr Ober! 1992
Biggest box office hit
Downfall $92.2M worldwide
Best-rated film
A Hidden Life Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film
The Story of My Wife 2021
26 credits

Ulrich Matthes Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ulrich Matthes is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Ulrich Matthes in Documentaries & Specials

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  1. 2022 Angela Merkel - Im Lauf der Zeit (2022) movie poster Angela Merkel - Im Lauf der Zeit as Self · Documentary
Biography

Who Is Ulrich Matthes?

Ulrich Matthes was born in West Berlin, West Germany in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1992, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ulrich Matthes (born 9 May 1959 in West Berlin) is a renowned German actor who rose to international recognition for his portrayals of Joseph Goebbels in the 2004 film Downfall and Fr. Henri Kremer in The Ninth Day, also released in 2004. Matthes' acting career commenced in 1969, and he hasn't ceased captivating audiences with his visceral performances since then. Primarily known for his acting and voice acting talents, Matthes has an extensive list of movie and TV credits to his name. In addition to his on-screen roles, he is the standard German voice for Kenneth Branagh. In 2019, Matthes served on the jury that recognized Pauline Curnier Jardin with the Preis der Nationalgalerie award. Matthes has also received several awards throughout his career, including the Bavarian Film Award and the Goldene Kamera for Best German Actor, amongst others. Revealed as openly gay in February 2021, Matthes remains a prominent figure in German cinema and beyond. He last made headlines in April 2023 as one of the 22 guests at a ceremony honoring former Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Works with

Who Ulrich Matthes Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ulrich Matthes shares the most films with. Christian Schwochow comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Thorsten Merten (2).

FAQ

Ulrich Matthes: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Ulrich Matthes been in?

Ulrich Matthes is credited on 26 films, from 1992 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ulrich Matthes's highest-grossing movie?

Downfall (2005) is Ulrich Matthes's biggest box office hit, with $92.2M worldwide, ahead of A Hidden Life (2019) ($4.65M). Across every film with box office figures, Ulrich Matthes's movies have made $101M.

Ulrich Matthes's biggest hits

What is the best Ulrich Matthes movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ulrich Matthes's best-rated film is A Hidden Life (2019) with a score of 75, followed by The Story of My Wife (2021) (62).

Best Ulrich Matthes movies, ranked

How old is Ulrich Matthes?

Ulrich Matthes is 67 years old, born on May 9, 1959 in West Berlin, West Germany.

What is Ulrich Matthes's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ulrich Matthes's filmography is Angela Merkel - Im Lauf der Zeit (2022), in the role of Self.

Who does Ulrich Matthes work with most often?

Ulrich Matthes shares the most films with Christian Schwochow (3 films), Thorsten Merten (2 films) and Frederick Lau (2 films).

The Best Ulrich Matthes Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.

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