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