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German actors who deceased in 2011

Here are 15 famous actors from Germany died in 2011:

Bernd Eichinger

Bernd Eichinger (April 11, 1949 Neuburg an der Donau-January 24, 2011 Los Angeles) also known as Bernd was a German film director, film producer, screenwriter, television producer, actor and television director. He had one child, Nina Eichinger.

Bernd Eichinger was one of the most successful and prolific producers in German cinema. He produced over 100 films, including such hits as "The NeverEnding Story," "Downfall," and "The Baader Meinhof Complex." He also directed and wrote screenplays for several films, including "Last Exit to Brooklyn" and "The House of the Spirits." Eichinger won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, and was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. He passed away in 2011 at the age of 61 from a heart attack.

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Heinz Bennent

Heinz Bennent (July 18, 1921 Stolberg-October 12, 2011 Lausanne) also known as Heinrich August Bennent was a German actor. He had two children, David Bennent and Anne Bennent.

During his lifetime, Heinz Bennent acted in over 100 film and theater productions. He began his acting career at the Schauspielhaus Bochum in 1946 and later became a member of the Berliner Ensemble, a German theater company founded by Bertolt Brecht. He also appeared in several international film productions, including "The Tin Drum" (1979), "Lili Marleen" (1981), "Possession" (1981), and "La Lectrice" (1988).

Bennent was widely recognized for his exceptional acting abilities and received several awards for his work. In 1979, he won the German Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film "Die Blechtrommel" (The Tin Drum). He was also awarded the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia in 1995.

Heinz Bennent passed away at the age of 90 in Lausanne, Switzerland. His legacy in the world of acting remains strong, and he is remembered as one of the most talented actors of his time.

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Heinz Reincke

Heinz Reincke (May 28, 1925 Kiel-July 13, 2011 Purkersdorf) also known as Karl-Heinz Reincke was a German actor and voice actor.

Reincke began his acting career in the 1940s and went on to appear in over 200 films, TV shows, and theater productions. He was known for his roles in popular German films such as "08/15," "Pension Schöller," and "Die Lümmel von der ersten Bank." Reincke was also recognized for his talent as a voice actor, lending his voice to numerous German-dubbed versions of international films and TV shows. In 1999, he was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin for his contribution to the arts. Reincke passed away in 2011 at the age of 86 in Purkersdorf, Austria.

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Vicco von Bülow

Vicco von Bülow (November 12, 1923 Brandenburg an der Havel-August 22, 2011 Münsing) also known as Bernhard Victor Christoph-Carl von Bulow, Vicco von Bulow, Bernhard Victor Christoph-Carl von Bülow, Vicco von Bülow 'Loriot', Loriot or Bernhard Victor Christoph Carl von Bülow was a German film director, actor, cartoonist, television director, screenwriter, author, theatre director and costume designer. His children are called Bettina von Bülow and Susanne von Bülow.

Vicco von Bülow, better known by his stage name "Loriot", was a prominent figure in German entertainment. He initially started his career as a cartoonist and soon became a successful comedian, known for his dry wit and subtle humor. Loriot gained national fame in the 1970s with his TV series sketch comedy, which later became a cult classic.

In addition to his work on television, Loriot also directed several films, including the successful comedy "Ödipussi" (1988). He was a prolific writer and authored several books, including "Loriot's Dramatic Works" and "The Piano Plays Only Chopin". Loriot was the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career, including the Adolf Grimme Award and the Bambi Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Loriot was married to the author and translator Rosemarie Tietze and had two daughters, Bettina and Susanne. After his death in 2011, Loriot was widely mourned in Germany and his legacy continues to influence German comedy and satire.

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Friedrich Schoenfelder

Friedrich Schoenfelder (October 17, 1916 Żary-August 14, 2011 Berlin) a.k.a. Frank Felder, Friedrich Schönfelder or Friedrick Schönfelder was a German actor.

He began his acting career in the 1930s and went on to appear in over 200 films and television shows. Schoenfelder was particularly well-known for his voice, having lent his talents to dubbing foreign films and TV series into German. Some of his most notable voice-over work includes the German dub of Astérix and Obélix versus Caesar, the voice of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, and voicing the character of Grandpa Simpson in The Simpsons. As an actor, he was known for his versatile performances and appeared in a wide variety of genres, from drama to comedy. Schoenfelder was also a dedicated anti-war activist and participated in numerous protests against nuclear weapons throughout his life. He passed away in Berlin at the age of 94.

Peter Schamoni

Peter Schamoni (March 27, 1934 Berlin-June 14, 2011 Munich) was a German film producer, film director, screenwriter, actor and film editor.

He began his career in the film industry as an assistant director to filmmaker Robert Siodmak before establishing his own production company, Hallelujah-Film, in 1961. Throughout his career, Schamoni produced and directed a diverse range of films including documentaries, experimental films, and feature films.

One of his most famous films, "The Wunder of Bern" (2003), was a critically acclaimed drama that explored the aftermath of the 1954 FIFA World Cup championship for West Germany. Schamoni's films often revolved around cultural themes and were known for their innovative storytelling techniques.

Aside from his work in film, Schamoni was also a prolific writer, penning numerous books on film and art history. He was awarded the Bavarian Film Award for his contributions to German cinema in 2004, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of filmmakers in Germany and beyond.

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Willy Schäfer

Willy Schäfer (March 6, 1933 Saarbrücken-May 6, 2011) a.k.a. Willy Schafer was a German actor.

He began his acting career in the theatre before moving on to film and television. Schäfer appeared in over 50 roles in both German and international productions, including the Hollywood film "The Boys from Brazil" alongside Gregory Peck and Laurence Olivier. He was also known for his work in German crime series such as "Tatort" and "Derrick". In addition to his acting career, Schäfer was a passionate painter, and his artwork was exhibited in galleries across Germany. He passed away in 2011 at the age of 78.

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Gustav Lantschner

Gustav Lantschner (August 12, 1910 Innsbruck-March 19, 2011 Krailling) also known as Guzzi Lantschner was a German cinematographer, actor, film director, screenwriter and alpine skier.

Lantschner was born in Innsbruck, Austria and began his career as an alpine skier. However, a serious skiing accident in 1936 forced him to abandon his sporting career. He then turned his attention to the film industry, working as a cinematographer, actor, film director and screenwriter. Lantschner worked on over 50 films during his career, receiving critical acclaim for his work on the 1955 film "Jeder stirbt für sich allein" ("Alone in Berlin").

In addition to his work in the film industry, Lantschner was also an accomplished photographer and mountaineer. He documented his expeditions to the Himalayas in a series of photographs that were later published in National Geographic. Lantschner was also a member of the Alpine Club of Germany and served as its president from 1965 to 1989.

He passed away on March 19, 2011 in Krailling, Germany at the age of 100.

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Peter Przygodda

Peter Przygodda (October 26, 1941 Berlin-October 2, 2011 Munich) also known as Keule was a German film editor, actor, film director, screenwriter, lector and television director. He had one child, Anna Theresa Przygodda.

Przygodda began his career as an actor and later transitioned to film editing. He is considered one of the most important editors in German film history and worked on over 100 films in his career. He frequently collaborated with director Wim Wenders, editing some of his most acclaimed films such as Wings of Desire, Paris, Texas, and Until the End of the World. Przygodda also worked with other notable filmmakers including Jean-Jacques Annaud and Margarethe von Trotta. He won numerous awards for his editing work including a BAFTA for The Inner Life of Martin Frost. In addition to editing, Przygodda also directed films such as The Rabbitt is Me (1971) and Me and Him (1988). He died in 2011 at the age of 69.

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Walter Giller

Walter Giller (August 23, 1927 Recklinghausen-December 15, 2011 Hamburg) was a German actor. His children are called Jan-Claudius Giller and Natascha Giller.

Walter Giller first started acting in theatre before transitioning to film and television. He made his breakthrough performance in the 1951 film "Wenn die Abendglocken läuten" and went on to appear in over 120 films and TV shows throughout his career. Giller was known for his charming and comedic roles in popular films such as "Ich denke oft an Piroschka" and "Die Zürcher Verlobung". He won the Bambi Award for Best Actor in 1960 and continued acting until his retirement in 1999. Giller was married to the actress Nadja Tiller for over 46 years until his death in 2011.

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Michael Habeck

Michael Habeck (April 23, 1944 Bad Grönenbach-February 4, 2011 Munich) also known as Michael Habek was a German actor and voice actor.

He started his acting career in the 1960s, primarily working in theater. He also appeared in several German films and television shows such as "Tatort" and "Der Bulle von Tölz."

Habeck was highly regarded for his work as a voice actor, lending his voice to numerous characters in films, television, and video games. He is best known for providing the German voice of Ian McKellen's character, Gandalf, in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

In addition to his acting work, Habeck was also a professor of acting at the renowned Otto Falckenberg School of Performing Arts in Munich. He passed away in 2011 at the age of 66.

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Jürgen Hentsch

Jürgen Hentsch (March 17, 1936 Görlitz-December 21, 2011 Berlin) was a German actor.

Hentsch began his acting career in 1962 and went on to become an accomplished stage, television and film actor. He was a member of the ensemble at the Berliner Ensemble theater for many years and worked closely with renowned German director and playwright Bertolt Brecht.

Hentsch was highly regarded for his performances in several notable films, including "The Tin Drum," "The Promise," and "The Lives of Others," which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2007. He also appeared in various television series, such as "Tatort" and "Polizeiruf 110," and was a familiar face on German screens.

Throughout his career, Hentsch received numerous awards and accolades for his acting, including the Order of Merit of Berlin and the National Prize of East Germany. He is remembered as one of Germany's most distinguished actors and a symbol of the country's cultural heritage.

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Gerd Michael Henneberg

Gerd Michael Henneberg (July 14, 1922 Magdeburg-January 1, 2011 Berlin) a.k.a. G.M. Henneberg, Gerd M. Henneberg, Gerd Michel Henneberg, Gerd-Michael Henneberg, Henneberg, G. Khenneberg, Gerd Michael-Henneberg or Gerhard Otto Henneberg was a German actor.

Henneberg began his acting career in the 1940s, working in theater productions before transitioning to film and television. He appeared in over 150 films and television shows throughout his career, often playing supporting or character roles. Some of his notable film credits include "The Bridge," "The Tin Drum," and "The Marriage of Maria Braun." He also made appearances on television shows such as "Tatort" and "Polizeiinspektion 1." In addition to his work as an actor, Henneberg was also a published author and illustrator.

Hellmut Lange

Hellmut Lange (January 19, 1923 Berlin-January 13, 2011 Berlin) a.k.a. Hellmuth Lange, Helmuth Lange or Helmut Lange was a German actor.

He started his acting career in the 1940s in theater and made his film debut in 1954. Lange became known for his versatility and played a variety of roles in his many film and television appearances. Some of his most memorable roles include Dr. Mabuse in the 1960 film "The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse" and as General von Rundstedt in the 1970 film "Patton". Lange also worked as a director and screenwriter, and wrote the screenplay for the 1977 film "Das Gesetz des Clans". In addition to his achievements in film and theater, Lange was also an accomplished painter and had several exhibitions of his work.

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Joachim Brennecke

Joachim Brennecke (December 6, 1919 Berlin-September 6, 2011 Vaduz) was a German actor.

He started his career in the early 1940s and appeared in over 70 films and TV shows. His breakthrough role was in the 1943 film Die Feuerzangenbowle, which became a classic of German cinema. During his career, he worked with prominent German directors such as Helmut Käutner, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and Werner Herzog. Brennecke was also a prolific voice actor and provided the German dubbing for many Hollywood stars, including Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, and John Wayne. After his retirement, Brennecke lived in the Principality of Liechtenstein, where he was active in local theater productions.

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