Biography
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.
Acted in 100
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2023
Das Märchen von der Zauberflöte
Sarastro
- 2022
Decision Game
Obdachloser · 6 episodes
Klabautermann
Movie
- 2021
Goldjungs
Iwan Herstatt
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Hubert und Staller – Eine schöne Bescherung
Michael Schartl
Beat
Korsch · 7 episodes
- 2017
Triff …
Martin Luther · 1 episode
Teenosaurus Rex
Dr. Kohlbuch
A Gentle Noise Between the Lines
Monsieur Henri
Wendy - Der Film
Metzger Röttgers
- 2016
Radio Home
Opa
Der Athen Krimi: Trojanische Pferde
Petros
- 2015
Aus der Kurve
Wilhelm Borgdorf
Sesamstrasse präsentiert: Der Schatz des Käpt'n Karotte
Captain
- 2014
Inspector Dupin: Brittany's Surf
Le Berre-Ryckeboerec
Schlaflos in Istanbul
Frank
The Black Brothers
Battista Rossi
Die Fahnderin
Schmidt-Rohrbach
- 2012
Die LottoKönige
Rudi König · 18 episodes
Russendisko
Rabbi
- 2011
Heiter bis tödlich - Nordisch Herb
Wulff Thorwald · 2 episodes
Wickie and the Treasure of the Gods
Halvar
Alive and Ticking
Daniel Strumpf
The Secret of the Ark
Jon Vogler
- 2010
Hochzeitspolka
Manni
2000s
- 2009
Beloved Berlin Wall
Schultze
Killerjagd. Töte mich, wenn du kannst
Patrick Stimmler
Wickie the Mighty Viking
Halvar
Jakobs Bruder
Matthias Goldt
Hinter Kaifeck
Franz Kogler
Sleeping Songs
Wolle
- 2008
Die Schnüfflerin - Peggy kann's nicht lassen
Dehler
Schade um das schöne Geld
Oberkreisdirektor
Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family
Vinnie
- 2007
Beautiful Bitch
Mihai
The Vow
Dr. Wesener
Lissi and the Wild Emperor
Yeti (voice)
Head Under Water
Kellner
GG 19 – Deutschland in 19 Artikeln
Harry Möller
Alma Investigates - Tango and Death
Werner
Rudy: The Return of the Racing Pig
Polizist
Post Mortem
Prof. Brehme · 1 episode
- 2006
Die Österreichische Methode
Hausmeister in der Skihalle
Die Bullenbraut 2 - Der Tod hat 17 Karat
Gonzo
Ladyland
Herr Wilms · 1 episode
- 2005
Arnies Welt
Polizist Meierich
For Love or Money
Herr Bayerle
Zwei Wochen für uns
Herr Berger
- 2004
Meet Your Star
Ralph
Das Zimmermädchen und der Millionär
Arnold Heinrich
Liebe in der Warteschleife
Dietmar
Die Stunde der Offiziere
Movie
Ein Zwilling ist nicht genug
Jochen
- 2003
Fools
Wirt
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Die Cleveren
Georg Wettig · 1 episode
- 1997
Der Kapitän
Manne Erdmann · 1 episode
- 1996
SK-Babies
Olli · 1 episode
- 1995
- 1992
Four Junior Detectives
Otto
Appearances3
1990s
- 1996
- 1991
1970s
- 1976
