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