Waldemar Kobus
81 movies · 38 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Apr 16, 1966 (age 60)
- Place of birth
- Szczytno, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland
Biography
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.
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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.
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Known for
Waldemar Kobus: movies and TV shows
Acting (119)
- Upcoming
- 2026 Fatherland
as Mayor of Frankfurt
- 2025 Manitou's Canoe
as Mr. Lucas
- 2023
- 2023 Das Märchen von der Zauberflöte
as Sarastro
- 2023
- 2022 The Magic Flute
as Mr. Suessmayr
- 2022
- 2022
- 2021 Goldjungs
as Iwan Herstatt
- 2020 Null Komma Null
as Guest
- 2020 The Magic Kids: Three Unlikely Heroes
as Brückentroll
- 2019 A Hidden Life
as Stein
- 2018 Hubert und Staller – Eine schöne Bescherung
as Michael Schartl
- 2018
- 2018 The Captain
as Hansen
- 2017
- 2017
- 2017 Teenosaurus Rex
as Dr. Kohlbuch
- 2017 The Zookeeper's Wife
as Dr. Ziegler
- 2017 A Gentle Noise Between the Lines
as Monsieur Henri
- 2017 Wendy - Der Film
as Metzger Röttgers
- 2016 Radio Home
as Opa
- 2016 Fake
as Hausmann
- 2016 Der Athen Krimi: Trojanische Pferde
as Petros
- 2015 Aus der Kurve
as Wilhelm Borgdorf
- 2015
- 2014 Inspector Dupin: Brittany's Surf
as Le Berre-Ryckeboerec
- 2014 Schlaflos in Istanbul
as Frank
- 2014 The Black Brothers
as Battista Rossi
- 2014 Die Fahnderin
as Schmidt-Rohrbach
- 2012 Eine Hand wäscht die Andere
as Karsten Leimer
- 2012
- 2012
- 2012 Russendisko
as Rabbi
- 2012 Victor and the Secret of Crocodile Mansion
as Herr Strichninsky
- 2012
- 2011
- 2011 Wickie and the Treasure of the Gods
as Halvar
- 2011 Alive and Ticking
as Daniel Strumpf
- 2011 The Secret of the Ark
as Jon Vogler
- 2011
- 2010 Nemesis
as Karl
- 2010 Hochzeitspolka
as Manni
- 2010
- 2010
- 2009 Beloved Berlin Wall
as Schultze
- 2009 Killerjagd. Töte mich, wenn du kannst
as Patrick Stimmler
- 2009 Wickie the Mighty Viking
as Halvar
- 2009 Jakobs Bruder
as Matthias Goldt
- 2009 Hinter Kaifeck
as Franz Kogler
- 2009 The Wild Chicks and Life
as Herr Megert
- 2009 Sleeping Songs
as Wolle
- 2008
- 2008 Miracle at St. Anna
as Colonel Pflueger
- 2008 Schade um das schöne Geld
as Oberkreisdirektor
- 2008 Mordshunger
as Stephan Bronski
- 2008 Speed Racer
as Vinny - Cruncher Thug
- 2008
- 2008 Verrückt nach Emma
as Rudi
- 2007 Beautiful Bitch
as Mihai
- 2007 The Vow
as Dr. Wesener
- 2007 Lissi and the Wild Emperor
as Yeti (voice)
- 2007 Head Under Water
as Kellner
- 2007 GG 19 – Deutschland in 19 Artikeln
as Harry Möller, Art. 9
- 2007 Alma Investigates - Tango and Death
as Werner
- 2007 Rudy: The Return of the Racing Pig
as Polizist
- 2007
- 2007
- 2006 Die Österreichische Methode
as Hausmeister in der Skihalle
- 2006 Waiter
as Richard
- 2006 Black Book
as Günther Franken
- 2006
- 2006
- 2006
- 2006
- 2006
- 2006 Das Leben der Philosophen
as Salzbrücker
- 2005 Arnies Welt
as Polizist Meierich
- 2005 For Love or Money
as Herr Bayerle
- 2005 Der Vater meiner Schwester
as Michael
- 2005 Zwei Wochen für uns
as Herr Berger
- 2005 Die Bullenbraut
as Gonzo
- 2005
- 2005 Zwei gegen zwei
as Walter Bormann
- 2004 Meet Your Star
as Ralph
- 2004 Das Zimmermädchen und der Millionär
as Arnold Heinrich
- 2004 Liebe in der Warteschleife
as Dietmar
- 2004
- 2004 (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1
as Palace Guard
- 2004 Ein Mann für den 13ten
as Ludger Jakob
- 2004 Ein Zwilling ist nicht genug
as Jochen
- 2003
- 2003 Fools
as Wirt
- 2002
- 2002
- 2001 Die heimlichen Blicke des Mörders
as Sven Böhmer
- 2001
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1999 Sonnenallee
as Samson
- 1999
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1996
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995 The Threepenny Opera
as Säge-Robert
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1992 Four Junior Detectives
as Otto
- 1986
- 1981
- 1971
- 1970
Talk shows and appearances (3)
- 1996 Tigerenten Club
1 episode
- 1991 DAS!
2 episodes
- 1976 Kölner Treff
1 episode