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Erwin Steinhauer

Erwin Steinhauer

Actor · Born September 19, 1951 (75) · Vienna, Austria

Erwin Steinhauer was born on 19 September 1951 in Vienna, Austria. He is an actor and writer, known for Brüder (2002), Brüder III - Auf dem Jakobsweg (2006) and Thank You for Bombing (2015).

Biography from IMDb.

Born
September 19, 1951 (75)
From
Vienna, Austria
Works as
Actor
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 104 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 44% in 30 days

What are Erwin Steinhauer's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
27%
Bonds
22%
Ideas
22%
Society
17%
Power
8%
Morality
5%
Ambition2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 3 · Wry 0 · Earnest 4

Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 2 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 4 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 4 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
3
Tense
3
Warm
3
Melancholic
3
Hopeful
1
Other
2

How their films linger

Thought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Erwin Steinhauer's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Erwin Steinhauer's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

104 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page; 15 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Himmel, Herrgott, Sakrament (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · as Kardinal Georg Brunnenmayr

  • Dark Waters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Viktor Schober

  • Greece or Chicken on the Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Friedrich

  • Welcome to Siegheilkirchen(2021)

    as Marek (voice)

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Die Lederhosenaffäre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Dr. Valentin Kuschka

  • Servus Karl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Karl

  • Vier Saiten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Prof. Hermann Gruber

  • Wien, Geschichte aus der Vorstadt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Oskar

  • Die Wunderübung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Therapeut Harald

  • Die Nachbarn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 20 episodes · as Herr Keefer

  • Alt, aber Polt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Simon Polt

  • Für dich dreh ich die Zeit zurück (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Hartmut

  • Jungwild (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Le père

  • Maximilian(2017)

    Show 6 episodes · as Herr von Hallewyn

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Frau Pfarrer & Herr Priester (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Gregor Häusler

  • Die Toten von Salzburg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 12 episodes · as Hofrat Alfons Seywald

  • Little Big Voice(2015)

    as Direktor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Thank You for Bombing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Ewald

  • The Team(2015)

    Show 8 episodes · as Richard Adams

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Sarajevo(2014)

    as Oskar Potiorek

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Dark Valley(2014)

    as Father Breiser

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Der Prediger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Bischof Blum

  • Polt. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Simon Polt

  • Schon wieder Henriette (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Ferdinand Sternheim

  • Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Zauberkönig

  • Tribute To Lukas Resetarits - Das Beste aus 35 Bühnenjahren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Schauspieler, Kabarettist

  • Zwei übern Berg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Carl Valentin

  • Love at Second Sight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Johann Brunner

  • Die Chefin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Walter Horschek

  • Sommer der Gaukler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Franz Paccoli

  • The Miracle of Carinthia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Professor Lohmeyer

  • The Visit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Wolfgang

  • Vanished (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Gerhard Walch

  • Glücksbringer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Kurt Wagner

  • Anatomy of Evil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Stefan Merz · as Stefan Merz

  • The Poll Diaries (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Professor Plötz

  • Der Täter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Jakob Kisch

  • Sisi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · as Napoleon III

  • Ein geheimnisvoller Sommer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Rolf Berghoff

  • Der Bär ist los! Die Geschichte von Bruno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Tiroler Landeshauptmann

  • Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book(2009)

    as Mops (voice)

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Cloud Chasers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Karl Sobotzik

  • Annas zweite Chance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Charly Seckar

  • Zugabe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Script · as er selbst

  • North Face(2008)

    as Emil Landauer

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Mutig in die neuen Zeiten - Alles anders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Pinchas Fischmann

  • Die Geschworene (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Diplom-Ingeneur Öhler

  • Die 4 da (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Mutig in die neuen Zeiten – Nur keine Wellen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Pinkas Fischmann

  • Friendship (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Father

  • Brüder III - Auf dem Jakobsweg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ernst Stadler

  • Der Arzt vom Wörthersee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Pfarrer Mathias Richter

  • Vienna Crime Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Alois Hirschmeier

  • Die Spielerin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Friedrich Mühlbichler

  • My Beautiful Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Charli Weiz

  • Dinner for Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Direktor Leopold Wörmann

  • Der Bauer als Millionär (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Fortunatus Wurzel

  • MA 2412 - Die Staatsdiener(2003)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Wedding Shower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Simon Polt

  • Brüder II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Ernst Stadler

  • Held der Gladiatoren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mercurinus

  • Himmel, Polt und Hölle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Simon Polt

  • On the Other Side of the Bridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Mr. Ebner

  • Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Ernst Stadler

  • Murder in the Mountains(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Fluch

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all shows

  • Zwölfeläuten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Kreisleiter

  • Blumen für Polt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Simon Polt, Gendarm

  • Polt muss weinen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Simon Polt

  • Dolce Vita & Co (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Gottfried Schamschula

  • O Palmenbaum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Johannes „Jo“ Moor

  • Trautmann (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 10 episodes · as Ing. Ferdinand „Ferdl“ Grünsteidl

  • Das Tattoo - Tödliche Zeichen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Schreber

  • Zärtliche Sterne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Matti

  • Der Feuerteufel - Flammen des Todes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Professor Erik Posser

  • Stella di mare - Hilfe, wir erben ein Schiff! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Friedrich Prantner

  • Fever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Carl

  • Das Siegel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Arnold Bender

  • Tödliche Diamanten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Benvenuto Baresi

  • Das ewige Lied (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Pfarrer Nöstler

  • Single Bells(1997)

    as Johannes "Jo" Moor

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Schlosshotel Orth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Roman Fabian

  • Autsch!!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Kuppelwieser

  • Für alle Fälle Stefanie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Alois Höfler

  • Lovers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Jakob Thurnau

  • Zum Glück gibt's meine Frau (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Florestan

  • Der Salzbaron (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 7 episodes · as Dr. Adolph Frischauf

  • Inspector Rex (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Ahrens

  • Roda Roda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Unser Lehrer Doktor Specht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Herr Leitmeier

  • Ihr glücklichen Augen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Berti

  • Calafati Joe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 6 episodes · as Tommy

  • Die Arbeitersaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Kniff Guldensack, bank director

  • Liebling Kreuzberg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Run for the Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 12 episodes · as Wickerl Havratil

  • Time Troopers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Herrenjahre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • The Mysterious Stranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Gustav Fisher

  • Schwarz Rot Gold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 2 episodes · as Frank Herczik

  • Der Narr von Wien (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Egon Friedell

  • Headstand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Arbeitskollege von Markus

  • Die Feen sterben aus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Herr Nimmervoll

  • Holocaust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Buchenwald Typist

  • Tatort(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Dokta · as Dr. Oskar Welt · as Dr. Ruloff · as Gerhard Tiegelmann · as Johannes Herzig

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Vienna Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 87th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 104 titles, 103 of them dated from 1970 to 2023; peak year 2009.

Biggest box office

Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book (2009)

$16M worldwide

Highest rated

North Face (2008)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

Welcome to Siegheilkirchen (2021)

Film career

19702023

Peak 2009 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1997Screen debut· Single Bells
  • 2015Career best· The Team

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting104 of 104: 103 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rdOther crew1 of 104: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s10 · acting1990s18 · acting2000s36 · 36 acting · 1 crew2010s30 · acting2020s7 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 7 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Erwin Steinhauer's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 71st percentile, the median of all 8; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 62nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

73rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 12 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 12 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

MA 2412 - Die Staatsdiener (2003)

58th percentile spread · 37% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

North Face (2008)

Midcredits 91st · 82% liked

Reviewers score the acting 63/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Erwin Steinhauer work with?

People who share at least 2 of Erwin Steinhauer's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Branko Samarovski shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers