Is Daniel Brühl A-List?
NoB
No — Daniel Brühl is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2009
Inglourious Basterds Role
Lost A-list status in 2021
Dropped to B tier — The King's Man
Ranking Timeline
2003B$0.5M
Good Bye, Lenin! Success
Stars in 'Good Bye, Lenin!', gains recognition.
2006B$1M+$0.5M
Cars Love You
Stars in the thriller 'Cars Love You'.
2009A▲$2M+$1M
Inglourious Basterds Role
Appears in 'Inglourious Basterds', boosting his career.
2013A$4M+$2M
Rush Performance
Stars in 'Rush', further establishing himself.
2016A$6M+$2M
Captain America Role
Appears in 'Captain America: Civil War'.
2021B▼$7M+$1M
The King's Man
Acts in the 'The King's Man' movie.
2026B$8M+$1M
Continues International Work
Continues to act in international film and television.
Last updated: February 25, 2026