Waldemar Kobus
Birthday: 1966-01-01
Birthplace: Szczytno, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland
Gender: Male
Owned By: Unowned
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.
Credits
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Don't Be A Stranger | ||
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2026-06-19 | Fatherland | Mayor of Frankfurt |
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2025-08-14 | Manitou's Canoe | Mr. Lucas |
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2023-10-22 | Das Märchen von der Zauberflöte | Sarastro |
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2023-02-20 | Seneca | |
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2022-09-30 | The Magic Flute | Mr. Suessmayr |
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2022-02-02 | Klabautermann | |
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2021-04-29 | Goldjungs | Iwan Herstatt |
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2020-05-31 | Null Komma Null | Guest |
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2020-01-23 | The Magic Kids: Three Unlikely Heroes | Brückentroll |
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2019-08-27 | A Hidden Life | Stein |
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2018-12-19 | Hubert und Staller – Eine schöne Bescherung | Michael Schartl |
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2018-02-02 | The Captain | Hansen |
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2017-07-06 | Teenosaurus Rex | Dr. Kohlbuch |
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2017-03-24 | The Zookeeper's Wife | Dr. Ziegler |
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2017-03-16 | A Gentle Noise Between the Lines | Monsieur Henri |
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2017-01-26 | Wendy - Der Film | Metzger Röttgers |
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2016-11-17 | Radio Home | Opa |
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2016-05-08 | Fake | Hausmann |
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2016-01-28 | Der Athen Krimi: Trojanische Pferde | Petros |
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2015-04-15 | Aus der Kurve | Wilhelm Borgdorf |
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2015-04-06 | Sesamstrasse präsentiert: Der Schatz des Käpt'n Karotte | Captain |
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2014-11-27 | Inspector Dupin: Brittany's Surf | Le Berre-Ryckeboerec |
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2014-06-05 | Schlaflos in Istanbul | Frank |
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2014-04-17 | The Black Brothers | Battista Rossi |
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2014-03-04 | Die Fahnderin | Schmidt-Rohrbach |
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2012-09-30 | Eine Hand wäscht die Andere | Karsten Leimer |
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2012-03-28 | Russendisko | Rabbi |
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2012-03-22 | Victor and the Secret of Crocodile Mansion | Herr Strichninsky |
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2011-09-28 | Wickie and the Treasure of the Gods | Halvar |
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2011-07-07 | Alive and Ticking | Daniel Strumpf |
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2011-05-28 | Visus - Expedition Arche Noah | Jon Vogler |
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2010-10-27 | Nemesis | Karl |
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2010-09-30 | Hochzeitspolka | Manni |
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2009-11-19 | Beloved Berlin Wall | Schultze |
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2009-09-21 | Killerjagd. Töte mich, wenn du kannst | Patrick Stimmler |
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2009-09-09 | Wickie the Mighty Viking | Halvar |
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2009-06-02 | Jakobs Bruder | Matthias Goldt |
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2009-02-06 | Hinter Kaifeck | Franz Kogler |
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2009-01-29 | The Wild Chicks and Life | Herr Megert |
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2009-01-01 | Sleeping Songs | Wolle |
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2008-09-25 | Die Schnüfflerin - Peggy kann's nicht lassen | Dehler |
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2008-09-15 | Miracle at St. Anna | Colonel Pflueger |
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2008-06-06 | Schade um das schöne Geld | Oberkreisdirektor |
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2008-05-22 | Mordshunger | Stephan Bronski |
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2008-05-07 | Speed Racer | Vinny - Cruncher Thug |
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2008-05-04 | Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family | Vinnie |
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2008-03-10 | Verrückt nach Emma | Rudi |
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2007-10-26 | Beautiful Bitch | Mihai |
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2007-10-26 | The Vow | Dr. Wesener |
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2007-10-24 | Lissi and the Wild Emperor | Yeti (voice) |
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2007-09-05 | Head Under Water | Kellner |
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2007-05-31 | GG 19 – Deutschland in 19 Artikeln | Harry Möller, Art. 9 |
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2007-05-07 | Alma Investigates - Tango and Death | Werner |
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2007-03-08 | Rudy: The Return of the Racing Pig | Polizist |
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2006-10-26 | Die Österreichische Methode | Hausmeister in der Skihalle |
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2006-09-28 | Waiter | Richard |
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2006-09-14 | Black Book | Günther Franken |
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2006-05-10 | Als der Fremde kam | |
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2006-05-04 | Die Bullenbraut 2 - Der Tod hat 17 Karat | Gonzo |
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2006-03-16 | Lasko - Death Train | |
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2006-01-01 | Das Leben der Philosophen | Salzbrücker |
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2005-10-28 | Arnies Welt | Polizist Meierich |
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2005-09-15 | Tote Hose – Kann nicht, gibt’s nicht | Herr Bayerle |
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2005-08-23 | Der Vater meiner Schwester | Michael |
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2005-06-24 | Zwei Wochen für uns | Herr Berger |
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2005-01-19 | Die Bullenbraut | Gonzo |
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2005-01-01 | Zwei gegen zwei | Walter Bormann |
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2004-11-10 | Meet Your Star | Ralph |
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2004-10-12 | Das Zimmermädchen und der Millionär | Arnold Heinrich |
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2004-10-05 | Liebe in der Warteschleife | Dietmar |
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2004-07-19 | Die Stunde der Offiziere | |
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2004-07-14 | (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 | Palace Guard |
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2004-03-29 | Ein Mann für den 13ten | Ludger Jakob |
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2004-02-26 | Ein Zwilling ist nicht genug | Jochen |
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2003-09-11 | Fools | Wirt |
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2002-01-01 | Der Freund von früher | |
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2001-03-27 | Die heimlichen Blicke des Mörders | Sven Böhmer |
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1999-10-07 | Sonnenallee | Samson |
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1995-01-01 | The Threepenny Opera | Säge-Robert |
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1992-04-02 | Four Junior Detectives | Otto |