German actors who were born in 1927
Here are 13 famous actors from Germany were born in 1927:
Joachim Fuchsberger
Joachim Fuchsberger (March 11, 1927 Stuttgart-September 11, 2014 Grünwald) also known as Joachim 'Blacky' Fuchsberger, Blacky Fuchsberger, Akim Berg, Hans-Joachim Fuchsberger, Joachin Fuschsberger, Joachim Berger, Blackie Fuchsberger, Blacky, Berger, Joachim "Blacky" Fuchsberger or Jackie was a German actor, lyricist and businessperson. He had one child, Thomas Fuchsberger.
Fuchsberger started his career as a radio host and later transitioned to acting. He appeared in over 100 films and TV shows during his career, including the Edgar Wallace mysteries popular in Germany in the 1960s. He also hosted several game shows and became a popular TV presenter. In addition to his work in entertainment, Fuchsberger was involved in business ventures and was a successful entrepreneur. He authored several books and was also a lyricist for songs. Later in life, Fuchsberger became an advocate for Alzheimer's disease research and raised awareness about the disease after his wife was diagnosed with it. He passed away in 2014 at the age of 87.
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Günter Reisch
Günter Reisch (November 24, 1927 Berlin-February 24, 2014 Berlin) a.k.a. Gunter Reisch, G. Reisch or Günter Julius Hermann Reisch was a German film director, screenwriter and actor.
Reisch began his career in the film industry as an assistant director in 1949 and made his feature film directorial debut in 1956 with the film "Carbide and Sorrel". He went on to direct over 50 films in his career, including the critically acclaimed "Trace of Stones" in 1966.
Reisch was best known for his work in the East German film industry, where he was a prominent figure in the state-run DEFA studio. He gained recognition for his ability to craft entertaining films that also conveyed political messages, often challenging the authority of the East German government.
In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Reisch was also a member of the East German parliament, representing the ruling Socialist Unity Party. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Reisch continued to work in the film industry and remained an active member of the filmmaking community until his death in 2014 at the age of 86.
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Dieter Eppler
Dieter Eppler (February 11, 1927 Stuttgart-April 12, 2008 Stuttgart) also known as Heinz D. Eppler, Heinz Dieter Eppler or Heinzdieter Eppler was a German actor.
Eppler began his acting career in the 1950s and soon became a prolific character actor in German cinema. He appeared in over 170 films and television programs throughout his career. Eppler was best known for his roles in the films "The Longest Day" (1962), "The Great Escape" (1963) and "The Guns of Navarone" (1961). He was also a regular cast member on the popular German crime drama "Der Alte" (The Old Fox) from 1979 to 2007. In addition to his acting work, Eppler was also a trained architect and an accomplished sculptor.
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Hans Stetter
Hans Stetter (August 16, 1927 Cologne-) is a German actor.
He began acting in the 1950s and quickly became a prominent figure in German theater and film. Stetter is particularly known for his memorable performances in films such as "Everyone Dies Alone" (1976) and "Berlin Alexanderplatz" (1980). He has also appeared in numerous successful TV shows, including the popular crime series "Tatort."
Stetter has won several awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Bambi Award for Best Actor in 1976. He is considered one of the greats in the German acting industry and has influenced many young actors.
Aside from his acting career, Stetter is also an avid painter and sculptor. He has showcased his artwork in various exhibitions throughout Germany.
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Jürgen Goslar
Jürgen Goslar (March 26, 1927 Oldenburg-) a.k.a. George Merlon is a German actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer and television director.
Goslar began his career in theater before moving on to film and television. Some of his notable roles include his work in the films "08/15" and "The Captain from Köpenick." He also directed and produced several successful television shows, such as "Tatort" and "Der Alte." Goslar was awarded the Filmband in Gold for his contributions to German film in 1979. In addition to his career in entertainment, he has also been involved in politics and served as the mayor of Starnberg from 1984 to 1990. Goslar continues to be an influential figure in the German film and television industry.
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Peter Borgelt
Peter Borgelt (September 20, 1927 Rostock-March 18, 1994 Berlin) was a German actor.
He started his acting career in the 1950s and had a prolific career in both film and television, appearing in over 100 productions. Some of his notable film credits include "The Adventures of Werner Holt," "Murderers Among Us," and "Berlin Alexanderplatz." Borgelt was also a celebrated stage actor, having performed at notable theaters such as the Deutsches Theater and the Berliner Ensemble. He was awarded the National Prize of East Germany in 1961 for his contributions to the arts. Borgelt passed away in 1994 in Berlin at the age of 66.
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Klaus Höhne
Klaus Höhne (June 13, 1927 Hamburg-August 21, 2006 Murnau am Staffelsee) a.k.a. Claus Höhne or Klaus Wilhelm Bruno Höhne was a German actor and voice actor.
Höhne began his acting career in the 1950s and appeared in over 100 films throughout his career, including "The Great Escape" (1963) and "The Longest Day" (1962). He also did voice work for various films and television shows, lending his voice to dubbing Western films into German. Höhne was known for his distinctive deep voice and his ability to portray characters with intensity and complexity. In addition to his work in film and television, he also worked as a stage actor, performing in theaters throughout Germany. He retired from acting in the 1990s and lived in Murnau am Staffelsee until his death in 2006.
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Egon Günther
Egon Günther (March 30, 1927 Schneeberg-) also known as Egon Günter is a German film director, screenwriter, actor, television director and author.
He was born in Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, and grew up in a family of Communists. After World War II, he became a member of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED) and studied at the State Film School in Babelsberg. He began his career in the 1950s as a writer and director of short films, and later moved on to feature films. Günther became one of the most prominent directors in East Germany with the success of his film "Die Abenteuer des Werner Holt" (The Adventures of Werner Holt) in 1965. He went on to make over 20 films during his career, including "Lottery of Birth" (1976) and "Eine sonderbare Liebe" (A Strange Love, 1984). In addition to his film work, he also directed for television and wrote several novels. After the reunification of Germany, Günther continued to work in the film industry, and was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to German cinema.
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Wolfgang Grönebaum
Wolfgang Grönebaum (March 14, 1927 Grabs-March 16, 1998 Waldbröl) also known as Wolfgang Gronebaum was a German actor.
He began his acting career in 1947 at the Stadttheater Konstanz and went on to perform on stage at various prominent theaters across Germany, including the Deutsches Theater in Berlin and the Thalia Theater in Hamburg. Grönebaum also appeared in more than 70 films and television productions throughout his career, working with respected directors such as Werner Herzog and Rainer Werner Fassbinder. He was especially known for his striking performances in Fassbinder's films, which earned him critical acclaim. In addition to his acting career, Grönebaum also directed theater productions and worked as a voice actor. He died in 1998 at the age of 71.
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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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Arik Lavie
Arik Lavie (March 9, 1927 Leipzig-June 29, 2004 Tel Aviv) also known as Lavie, Arik, Arich Lavi or Leo Alexander Inselsbacher was a German actor.
Born to a Jewish family, Lavie’s family fled Germany in 1933 and settled in Palestine. In his early years, Lavie worked in a variety of jobs before becoming a successful singer and songwriter. During the 1960s and 1970s, he wrote several hit songs, which became popular not only in Israel but also internationally.
Aside from his musical career, Lavie was also involved in theater and film. He acted in numerous productions, including the Israeli film “Sallah Shabati,” which was nominated for an Academy Award in 1964. He later went on to direct and produce a number of films and plays.
Throughout his career, Lavie was honored with several awards including the prestigious Israel Prize, the country’s highest cultural honor, which he received in 1998. Despite suffering from Parkinson’s disease later in life, Lavie continued to perform and inspire others with his music and talent until his death in 2004.
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Steven Muller
Steven Muller (November 22, 1927 Hamburg-January 19, 2013 Washington, D.C.) also known as Stefan Mueller was a German actor.
He appeared in numerous films and television programs in Germany and later in the United States. Muller began his career in theater in Berlin before transitioning to film. He appeared in several notable German films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, including "The Devil's General" and "Paths in Twilight." In the 1970s, he moved to the United States and continued to act in film and television. He appeared in popular television shows such as "The Adams Chronicles" and "Hogan's Heroes," as well as films such as "Airplane II: The Sequel" and "Lassiter." Muller also taught acting classes at American University in Washington, D.C. outside of his acting career. Muller was known for his versatility as an actor and his ability to seamlessly transition between different languages and accents.
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Alfred Struwe
Alfred Struwe (April 22, 1927 Malbork-February 13, 1998 Potsdam) was a German actor.
He was best known for his work in film and television, appearing in over 50 films and numerous television shows throughout his career. Struwe was born in Malbork, Poland and grew up in Germany, where he studied acting at the Humboldt University of Berlin. He began his acting career in the 1950s, and quickly gained recognition for his talent and versatility on stage and screen. In addition to his work as an actor, Struwe was also a talented director and producer, helping to create many successful television shows and films. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the arts, and remains a beloved figure in German entertainment history. Struwe passed away in Potsdam, Germany in 1998 at the age of 70, but his legacy as a talented actor and filmmaker lives on.
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