Waldemar Kobus
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 16, 1966
- Birthplace
- Szczytno, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland
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.
Filmography
- Don't Be A Stranger
Don't Be A Stranger TBA
Actor
Fatherland 2026
as Mayor of Frankfurt
Manitou's Canoe 2025
as Mr. Lucas
Das Märchen von der Zauberflöte 2023
as Sarastro
Seneca 2023
Actor
The Magic Flute 2022
as Mr. Suessmayr
Klabautermann 2022
Actor
Goldjungs 2021
as Iwan Herstatt
- Null Komma Null
Null Komma Null 2020
as Guest
The Magic Kids: Three Unlikely Heroes 2020
as Brückentroll
A Hidden Life 2019
as Stein
Hubert und Staller – Eine schöne Bescherung 2018
as Michael Schartl
The Captain 2018
as Hansen
Teenosaurus Rex 2017
as Dr. Kohlbuch
The Zookeeper's Wife 2017
as Dr. Ziegler
A Gentle Noise Between the Lines 2017
as Monsieur Henri
Wendy - Der Film 2017
as Metzger Röttgers
Radio Home 2016
as Opa
- Fake
Fake 2016
as Hausmann
Der Athen Krimi: Trojanische Pferde 2016
as Petros
Aus der Kurve 2015
as Wilhelm Borgdorf
Sesamstrasse präsentiert: Der Schatz des Käpt'n Karotte 2015
as Captain
Inspector Dupin: Brittany's Surf 2014
as Le Berre-Ryckeboerec
Schlaflos in Istanbul 2014
as Frank
The Black Brothers 2014
as Battista Rossi
Die Fahnderin 2014
as Schmidt-Rohrbach
- Eine Hand wäscht die Andere
Eine Hand wäscht die Andere 2012
as Karsten Leimer
Russendisko 2012
as Rabbi
Victor and the Secret of Crocodile Mansion 2012
as Herr Strichninsky
Wickie and the Treasure of the Gods 2011
as Halvar
Alive and Ticking 2011
as Daniel Strumpf
The Secret of the Ark 2011
as Jon Vogler
Nemesis 2010
as Karl
Hochzeitspolka 2010
as Manni
Beloved Berlin Wall 2009
as Schultze
Killerjagd. Töte mich, wenn du kannst 2009
as Patrick Stimmler
Wickie the Mighty Viking 2009
as Halvar
Jakobs Bruder 2009
as Matthias Goldt
Hinter Kaifeck 2009
as Franz Kogler
The Wild Chicks and Life 2009
as Herr Megert
Sleeping Songs 2009
as Wolle
Die Schnüfflerin - Peggy kann's nicht lassen 2008
as Dehler
Miracle at St. Anna 2008
as Colonel Pflueger
Schade um das schöne Geld 2008
as Oberkreisdirektor
- Mordshunger
Mordshunger 2008
as Stephan Bronski
Speed Racer 2008
as Vinny - Cruncher Thug
Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family 2008
as Vinnie
- Verrückt nach Emma
Verrückt nach Emma 2008
as Rudi
The Vow 2007
as Dr. Wesener
Beautiful Bitch 2007
as Mihai
Lissi and the Wild Emperor 2007
as Yeti (voice)
Head Under Water 2007
as Kellner
GG 19 – Deutschland in 19 Artikeln 2007
as Harry Möller
Alma Investigates - Tango and Death 2007
as Werner
Rudy: The Return of the Racing Pig 2007
as Polizist
Die Österreichische Methode 2006
as Hausmeister in der Skihalle
Waiter 2006
as Richard
Black Book 2006
as Günther Franken
- Als der Fremde kam
Als der Fremde kam 2006
Actor
Die Bullenbraut 2 - Der Tod hat 17 Karat 2006
as Gonzo
Lasko - Death Train 2006
Actor
- Das Leben der Philosophen
Das Leben der Philosophen 2006
as Salzbrücker
Arnies Welt 2005
as Polizist Meierich
For Love or Money 2005
as Herr Bayerle
- Der Vater meiner Schwester
Der Vater meiner Schwester 2005
as Michael
Zwei Wochen für uns 2005
as Herr Berger
- Die Bullenbraut
Die Bullenbraut 2005
as Gonzo
- Zwei gegen zwei
Zwei gegen zwei 2005
as Walter Bormann
Meet Your Star 2004
as Ralph
Das Zimmermädchen und der Millionär 2004
as Arnold Heinrich
Liebe in der Warteschleife 2004
as Dietmar
Die Stunde der Offiziere 2004
Actor
(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 2004
as Palace Guard
- Ein Mann für den 13ten
Ein Mann für den 13ten 2004
as Ludger Jakob
Ein Zwilling ist nicht genug 2004
as Jochen
Fools 2003
as Wirt
- Der Freund von früher
Der Freund von früher 2002
Actor
- Die heimlichen Blicke des Mörders
Die heimlichen Blicke des Mörders 2001
as Sven Böhmer
Sonnenallee 1999
as Samson
- The Threepenny Opera
The Threepenny Opera 1995
as Säge-Robert
Four Junior Detectives 1992
as Otto
Credits from TMDB.