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
The Best Ulrich Matthes Movies
The films of Ulrich Matthes that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Downfall (2005) leads with $92.2M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $92.2M Downfall 2005 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $4.65M A Hidden Life 2019 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $3.88M The Notebook 2014 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $327K The Story of My Wife 2021 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $323K Wintersleepers 1997 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $97.6K Cracks in the Shell 2011 · Drama
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
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 13
- 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
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 Movies as an Actor
25- 2021
O, Collecting Eggs Despite the Times as Schönwetter (voice) · Documentary - 2021
Geborgtes Weiß as Roland · Tv movie - 2021
Freunde as Malte Klingsor · Tv movie - 2021 The Story of My Wife as Psychiatrist · Drama Worldwide box office: $327K Movie Echo Score: 62
- 2019 A Hidden Life as Lorenz Schwaninger · Biography Worldwide box office: $4.65M Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2019
Jupiter Family - 2017
Fremder Feind as Arnold · Thriller - 2017
Die Puppenspieler as Kardinal Borgia · Drama - 2016
Die vierte Gewalt as Verleger Winter · Drama - 2016
Exiled as Ulrihs · Drama - 2014 The Notebook Drama Worldwide box office: $3.88M
- 2014
Open the Wall as Hartmut Kummer · Drama - 2011
Calm at Sea as Ernst Jünger · War Worldwide box office: $14K - 2011 Cracks in the Shell as Ben Kästner · Drama Worldwide box office: $97.6K
- 2011
Faust Sonnengesang as (voice) · Drama - 2011
About Jenny Holzer as Narrator · Documentary - 2010
Neue Vahr Süd as Hauptmann und Kompaniechef · Comedy - 2008
November Child as Robert · Drama - 2006
Who was Kafka? as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2005 Downfall Biography Worldwide box office: $92.2M
- 2000
Winter Sleepers Drama - 1997 Wintersleepers as René · Drama Worldwide box office: $323K
- 1997
Dead Pool as Jan-Carl Raspe · Drama - 1995
Nikolaikirche as Alexander Bacher · Drama - 1992
Herr Ober! as TV showmaster · Comedy
Ulrich Matthes in Documentaries & Specials
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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.
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).
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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