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German actors who were born in 1918

Here are 10 famous actors from Germany were born in 1918:

Lothar-Günther Buchheim

Lothar-Günther Buchheim (February 6, 1918 Weimar-February 22, 2007 Starnberg) also known as Lothar-Gunther Buchheim, Lothar Günther Bucheim, Lothar Buchheim or Starnberg volcano was a German writer, actor and painter.

Buchheim is best known for his autobiographical novel "Das Boot" (The Boat), which was based on his experiences as a war correspondent during World War II. The novel was later adapted into a film and a television series.

Aside from his writing, Buchheim was also an accomplished painter and photographer. He was a collector of art and owned over 10,000 works, many of which were displayed at his private museum in Bernried am Starnberger See.

Buchheim was also a passionate explorer and adventurer. He went on numerous expeditions to places like Greenland, Patagonia, and the Arctic. He even climbed several volcanoes, which earned him the nickname "Starnberg Volcano."

In addition to his artistic and exploratory pursuits, Buchheim was also involved in politics. He was a member of the Bundestag (German parliament) and served as one of the founders of the Green Party in Germany.

Buchheim passed away in 2007 at the age of 89. His legacy lives on through his many artistic accomplishments and his contributions to German culture and politics.

Hans Billian

Hans Billian (April 15, 1918 Wrocław-December 18, 2007 Gräfelfing) also known as Hans Joachim Hubert Backe, Hans Billan, Philip Halliday or Christian Kessler was a German film director, screenwriter, actor and pornographic film actor.

He began his career in the film industry as an actor appearing in various films and TV shows in the 1930s and 1940s. However, he later transitioned into directing and screenwriting, and started creating films in the erotic and pornographic genres in the 1960s. He directed over 20 adult films during his career, and was known for pushing the boundaries of censorship in Germany at the time. In addition to his work in the adult film industry, Billian also directed several mainstream films and TV shows, and worked as a successful voice-over artist. Despite the controversy surrounding his work in pornography, Hans Billian was regarded as a talented filmmaker who made a significant impact on German cinema.

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Hermann Braun

Hermann Braun (November 1, 1918 New York City-January 18, 1945) was a German actor.

Despite being born in New York City, Hermann Braun's parents were both German and moved back to Germany when he was still a child. He began his acting career in 1937 and quickly became a popular character actor in German cinema. He appeared in over 50 films during his career, including "Mephisto" and "Sophie Scholl - The Final Days". In addition to his film work, Braun also worked on stage and television. He was drafted into the German army during World War II and died in action in 1945 at the age of 26. Despite his short career, Hermann Braun is remembered as a talented actor who left a lasting impression on German cinema.

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Claus Holm

Claus Holm (August 4, 1918 Bochum-September 21, 1996 Berlin) otherwise known as Helmut Gerhard Ozygus was a German actor.

He began his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in over 100 films throughout his career. Holm's most memorable performances include his role in "The Tin Drum" (1979) and "Alexanderplatz" (1980). During his career, Holm was also a prolific stage actor, performing in numerous productions in Berlin and throughout Germany. In addition to his work as an actor, he was also a successful voice actor, lending his voice to dubbed versions of foreign films. Holm was highly regarded by his peers and critics for his talent and versatility as an actor.

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Werner Peters

Werner Peters (July 7, 1918 Wiedemar-March 30, 1971 Wiesbaden) was a German actor and voice actor.

He began his acting career in 1945 at the Staatstheater Cottbus, performing in various plays until he made his film debut in 1949. Peters quickly gained recognition for his versatility and talent and went on to appear in over 150 films and television shows throughout his career. He was known for his roles in German war films, Westerns, and crime dramas. Peters was also a prolific voice actor, dubbing foreign films and shows into German, including the voice of Darth Vader in the German-dubbed versions of the Star Wars films. In addition to his acting work, Peters was a skilled painter and sculptor. He died at the age of 52 from a heart attack while on the set of the film "Leiche gesucht" (Searching for a Corpse).

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Alf Marholm

Alf Marholm (May 31, 1918 Oberhausen-February 24, 2006 Waldbreitbach) a.k.a. Alf Marholm-Stoffels was a German actor.

He began his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in more than 80 films throughout his career, including the 1955 film "Des Teufels General" which was directed by Helmut Käutner. He also appeared in several television series, including the popular crime drama "Tatort", in which he played a recurring role from 1975 to 1985. Marholm was also known for dubbing foreign films into German and he provided the voice for several characters, including James Bond in several films. In addition to his acting career, Marholm was also a prolific playwright and wrote several successful plays, including "Die blauen Schwerter" and "Die Nachtigall".

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Ulrich Beiger

Ulrich Beiger (August 26, 1918 Munich-September 18, 1996 Munich) a.k.a. Uli Beiger, Ulli Beiger or Beige Ulli was a German actor.

Beiger began his acting career in the 1940s and became a popular character actor in German cinema. He appeared in over 100 films, including "Tatort", "Das Boot", and the internationally acclaimed German film "The Tin Drum". Beiger also worked on stage, primarily as a member of the Munich Kammerspiele ensemble. In addition to acting, he was also a writer and authored several plays and screenplays. In recognition of his contributions to German cinema, Beiger was awarded the Filmband in Gold in 1984. He passed away in Munich in 1996 at the age of 78.

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Paul Edwin Roth

Paul Edwin Roth (October 22, 1918 Hamburg-October 28, 1985 Munich) a.k.a. P.E. Roth was a German actor and voice actor.

He began his acting career in the theater during the 1940s, and later transitioned to film and television. Roth appeared in over 70 films, often playing supporting roles or character parts. Some of his notable film credits include "The Eiger Sanction" (1975), "The Passenger" (1975), and "The Salzburg Connection" (1972).

Roth was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to numerous German language dubs of foreign films and television series, including the German dub of the James Bond franchise. His voice work also extended to animation, with his most famous role being the voice of Papa Smurf in the German dub of the animated series "The Smurfs."

In addition to his work on screen, Roth was also an accomplished theater director, having directed productions in Munich, Hamburg, and Berlin. He was also a founding member of the Bavarian Theater Academy.

Roth passed away in Munich in 1985 at the age of 67.

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Edgar Vincent

Edgar Vincent (March 13, 1918 Hamburg-June 26, 2008 New York City) was a German actor, publicist, author and writer.

He began his acting career in Germany, but after the Nazis rose to power, he fled to the United States in 1938. In America, Vincent continued his acting career, appearing in films like "North by Northwest" and "The Boys from Brazil". He also worked as a publicist for CBS and wrote several books, including "The Nazi Influence in America" and "The Kennedy Brothers". Vincent was an outspoken critic of fascism and a champion of civil rights. He was also a friend and supporter of many prominent figures in the arts and politics, including Tennessee Williams, John F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.

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Hans Joachim Schaufuss

Hans Joachim Schaufuss (December 28, 1918 Berlin-October 27, 1941 Oryol) also known as Hans Joachim Schaufuß or Hans Schaufuß was a German actor.

He initially began his career by performing in several German theaters, and later shifted his focus towards the film industry. Schaufuss appeared in over a dozen films during his short career, with his role in the 1940 film, "Ohm Krüger" being one of his most notable performances. Unfortunately, he was drafted into the German Army during World War II and died in action at the age of 22 in Oryol, Russia. Despite his brief time on screen, Schaufuss is remembered for his talent and potential as an actor.