Fatherland2026
As Mayor of Frankfurt
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Waldemar Kobus
Born
Waldemar Kobus (born 1966 in Szczytno [Ortelsburg], Poland) is a German actor. Waldemar Kobus immigrated to Germany from Poland in 1970 as an ethnic German repatriate and grew up in Düren. Following his acting training at the Otto Falckenberg School in Munich, he secured engagements at renowned theaters in Frankfurt, Bochum, Stuttgart, Zurich, Vienna, and Cologne. Since the early 1990s, he has worked regularly in film and television, with his focus shifting increasingly toward on-camera work starting in 2001. Kobus gained widespread recognition primarily through his role as the police officer Viktor Schimanek in the RTL comedy series *Alles Atze*. He garnered international attention for his portrayal of the SS officer Günther Franken in *Black Book*. He played other notable roles in films such as *Lissi und der wilde Kaiser*, *Speed Racer*, and *Valkyrie*, as well as the role of the Viking chieftain Halvar in *Vicky the Viking* and its sequel. In addition to his acting work, Kobus also performs as a popular entertainer during the Cologne Carnival. He lives in Berlin with his wife, the actress Traute Hoess.
Filmography (81)
Speed Racer2008
As Vinny - Cruncher Thug
TMDb 6.4 / 10
The Zookeeper's Wife2017
As Dr. Ziegler
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Black Book2006
As Günther Franken
TMDb 7.4 / 10
A Hidden Life2019
As Stein
TMDb 7.2 / 10
The Magic Flute2022
As Mr. Suessmayr
TMDb 6.3 / 10
The Captain2018
As Hansen
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Miracle at St. Anna2008
As Colonel Pflueger
TMDb 6.1 / 10
The Magic Kids: Three Unlikely Heroes2020
As Brückentroll
TMDb 5.8 / 10
(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 12004
As Palace Guard
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Wickie the Mighty Viking2009
As Halvar
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Lissi and the Wild Emperor2007
As Yeti (voice)
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Seneca2023
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Waiter2006
As Richard
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Manitou's Canoe2025
As Mr. Lucas
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family2008
As Vinnie
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Sonnenallee1999
As Samson
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Wickie and the Treasure of the Gods2011
As Halvar
TMDb 5.6 / 10
The Wild Chicks and Life2009
As Herr Megert
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Victor and the Secret of Crocodile Mansion2012
As Herr Strichninsky
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Rudy: The Return of the Racing Pig2007
As Polizist
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Inspector Dupin: Brittany's Surf2014
As Le Berre-Ryckeboerec
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Lasko - Death Train2006
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Hinter Kaifeck2009
As Franz Kogler
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Fake
Fake2016
As Hausmann
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Der Freund von früher
Der Freund von früher2002
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Radio Home2016
As Opa
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Nemesis2010
As Karl
TMDb 4.2 / 10
Schade um das schöne Geld2008
As Oberkreisdirektor
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Four Junior Detectives1992
As Otto
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Hochzeitspolka2010
As Manni
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Die Stunde der Offiziere2004
TMDb 8.4 / 10
The Black Brothers2014
As Battista Rossi
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Das Zimmermädchen und der Millionär2004
As Arnold Heinrich
TMDb 6.8 / 10
The Secret of the Ark2011
As Jon Vogler
TMDb 6.5 / 10
GG 19 – Deutschland in 19 Artikeln2007
As Harry Möller, Art. 9
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Der Athen Krimi: Trojanische Pferde2016
As Petros
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Alma Investigates - Tango and Death2007
As Werner
Beloved Berlin Wall2009
As Schultze
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Sleeping Songs2009
As Wolle
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Teenosaurus Rex2017
As Dr. Kohlbuch
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Killerjagd. Töte mich, wenn du kannst2009
As Patrick Stimmler
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Russendisko2012
As Rabbi
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Das Märchen von der Zauberflöte2023
As Sarastro
TMDb 5.5 / 10
The Vow2007
As Dr. Wesener
TMDb 3.8 / 10
Hubert und Staller – Eine schöne Bescherung2018
As Michael Schartl
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Head Under Water2007
As Kellner
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Fools2003
As Wirt
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Don't Be A Stranger
Don't Be A StrangerRelease date TBA
Der Vater meiner Schwester
Der Vater meiner Schwester2005
As Michael
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Das Leben der Philosophen
Das Leben der Philosophen2006
As Salzbrücker
For Love or Money2005
As Herr Bayerle
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Die Schnüfflerin - Peggy kann's nicht lassen2008
As Dehler
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Liebe in der Warteschleife2004
As Dietmar
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Wendy - Der Film2017
As Metzger Röttgers
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Ein Zwilling ist nicht genug2004
As Jochen
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Als der Fremde kam
Als der Fremde kam2006
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Ein Mann für den 13ten
Ein Mann für den 13ten2004
As Ludger Jakob
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Die Bullenbraut 2 - Der Tod hat 17 Karat2006
As Gonzo
Die heimlichen Blicke des Mörders
Die heimlichen Blicke des Mörders2001
As Sven Böhmer
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Alive and Ticking2011
As Daniel Strumpf
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Goldjungs2021
As Iwan Herstatt
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Mordshunger
Mordshunger2008
As Stephan Bronski
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Zwei Wochen für uns2005
As Herr Berger
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Eine Hand wäscht die Andere
Eine Hand wäscht die Andere2012
As Karsten Leimer
TMDb 4.2 / 10
A Gentle Noise Between the Lines2017
As Monsieur Henri
Die Fahnderin2014
As Schmidt-Rohrbach
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Null Komma Null
Null Komma Null2020
As Guest
Die Österreichische Methode2006
As Hausmeister in der Skihalle
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Die Bullenbraut
Die Bullenbraut2005
As Gonzo
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Jakobs Bruder2009
As Matthias Goldt
Verrückt nach Emma
Verrückt nach Emma2008
As Rudi
TMDb 6.0 / 10
The Threepenny Opera
The Threepenny Opera1995
As Säge-Robert
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Schlaflos in Istanbul2014
As Frank
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Arnies Welt2005
As Polizist Meierich
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Klabautermann2022
Beautiful Bitch2007
As Mihai
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Aus der Kurve2015
As Wilhelm Borgdorf
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Zwei gegen zwei
Zwei gegen zwei2005
As Walter Bormann
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Meet Your Star2004
As Ralph
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Sesamstrasse präsentiert: Der Schatz des Käpt'n Karotte2015
As Captain
Filmography and biography: TMDb