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Klaus J. Behrendt

Klaus J. Behrendt

Actor · Born February 7, 1960 (66) · Hamm, Germany

Klaus Johannes Behrendt (born 7 February 1960) is a German actor. Since 1992 he has starred the popular television crime series called Tatort.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 7, 1960 (66)
From
Hamm, Germany
Works as
Actor
Titles
10 on MovieCove · 69 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 39 days to Oct 28Down 28% in 30 days

What are Klaus J. Behrendt's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Power.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
38%
Power
18%
Bonds
15%
Survival
12%
Ideas
8%
Society
6%
Self
2%
Justice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 1 · Dark 6

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

Grounded 6 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 5

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

Steady 1 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 1

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 2

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

Casual 3 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 4

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

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles
Threshold guardian
1 of 4
Ally
1 of 4
Hero
1 of 4
Mentor
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Melancholic
5
Contemplative
2
Thrilling
2
Absurd
1
Other
5

How their films linger

Thought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic4
  • 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 Klaus J. Behrendt's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 10 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (2).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Klaus J. Behrendt'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

69 credits, 10 with a MovieCove page; 13 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Die Schöpfung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Max Ballauf

  • Colonius (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Max Ballauf

  • Diesmal ist es anders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Max Ballauf

  • Wacht am Rhein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Max Ballauf

  • Liebe am Fjord- Das Alter der Erde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Henrik

  • Ohnmacht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Max Ballauf

  • Franziska (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Max Ballauf

  • Tausend & ein Streit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Kommissar Leo Steiner

  • Das Phallometer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Border Official #2

  • Rommel(2012)

    as Heinz Guderian

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Jahr des Drachen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Thomas Eichner

  • Letzte Spur Berlin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Christian Wagner

  • Isenhart: The Hunt Is on for Your Soul(2011)

    as Sydal von Friedberg

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Nord Nord Mord (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Gunnar Graber

  • World Express - Mistery of the Maya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Franz Joseph Anson

  • Wie ein Licht in der Nacht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Horst Keller

  • Ungesühnt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Lukas Dorwald

  • Killer Bees (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Hans Bergmann

  • Fünf Tage Vollmond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Anton Brunner

  • Jakobs Bruder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Jakob Goldt

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

    Show 1 episode · as Jörg Naumann

  • A Good Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Achim

  • Das Inferno - Flammen über Berlin(2007)

    as Horst Strasser

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Einfache Leute (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Bademeister Henrik Bode

  • Der Kriminalist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Robert Grothe

  • Der Untergang der Pamir(2006)

    as Acki Lüders

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • The Canterville Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Jochen Brenner

  • Kanzleramt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 12 episodes · as Andreas Weyer

  • Der Staatsanwalt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Karsten Wippermann · as Robert Limmer

  • Die Stunde der Offiziere(2004)

    as Rudolph-Christoph Freiherr von Gersdorff

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Gestern gibt es nicht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Jan Baumann

  • Das Wunder von Lengede (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Pit Spieker

  • Coming Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Jochen Esser

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

    Actor

  • Mein Leben gehört mir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Hans-Peter Schmidt

  • Verratene Freundschaft - Ein Mann wird zur Gefahr (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ulf Danner

  • Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller(1998)

    as Bernd Krüger

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

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

    as Abel (adult)

  • Ferkel Fritz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Martin

  • Living Dead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Paul

  • Appartement für einen Selbstmörder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Max

  • Ein Vater unter Verdacht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Roman Bach

  • Gates of Fire(1996)

    as Heckmann

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Zwei Leben hat die Liebe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Michael

  • Die Spur der roten Fässer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Wirt

  • Fähre in den Tod (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Jonny

  • A.S. Gefahr ist sein Geschäft (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 29 episodes · as Alexander Stein

  • Zwei Brüder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Clement

  • Die Kommissarin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Wolfgang Fruchtmann

  • Ein starkes Team (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Rainer Lussow

  • Schwarz greift ein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Richard Kowalewski

  • Polski Crash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Tom Konnitz

  • Vater Mutter Mörderkind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Schulz & Schulz IV: Neue Welten, alte Lasten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Seibt

  • Elenya(1992)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Wolffs Revier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Holger Lohnert

  • Leo und Charlotte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Leo

  • Kollege Otto(1991)

    as Abteilungsleiter

  • Schulz & Schulz II: Aller Anfang ist schwer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Seibt

  • Die Kupferfalle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Rapp

  • Schulz & Schulz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Seibt

  • Dobrodružství kriminalistiky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Oursel

  • Ein Treffen mit Rimbaud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Thomas

  • Priester (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Klaus

  • Der Fahnder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Rote Erde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 4 episodes · as Jupp Kowalla

  • A Case For Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Fritsch · as Klaus Hencke · as Martin Sutter · as Walter Schultheis

  • Derrick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Hubert Zoller

  • Tatort(1970)

    Show 104 episodes · as Erwin Spilonska · as Max Ballauf

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 54th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 70 titles from 1970 to 2026.

Highest rated

Tatort (1970)

Midcredits 43rd

Film career

  • 1970Screen debut· Scene of the Crime
  • 2011First film· Isenhart: The Hunt Is on for Your Soul

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting70 of 70: 70 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score43rd

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s7 · acting1990s25 · acting2000s18 · acting2010s15 · acting2020s3 · acting

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.

How do Klaus J. Behrendt's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 46th percentile, the median of the 8 of 9 with a score; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 40th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

30thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 9 titles are Mixed.

  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller (1998)

74th percentile spread · 36% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Rommel (2012)

Midcredits 65th · 59% liked

Reviewers score the acting 51/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 65, detractors 18. 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 Klaus J. Behrendt work with?

People who share at least 2 of Klaus J. Behrendt's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kaspar Heidelbach shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Editors