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