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