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