German actors who deceased in 1991
Here are 12 famous actors from Germany died in 1991:
Klaus Kinski
Klaus Kinski (October 18, 1926 Sopot-November 23, 1991 Lagunitas, California) also known as Klaus Günter Karl Nakszynski, Klaus Kinsky, Nikolaus Günther Nakszynski, Klaus Gunther Nakszynski or Klais Kinski was a German actor, musician, author, soldier, screenwriter, film director, voice actor and narrator. He had three children, Nastassja Kinski, Nikolai Kinski and Pola Kinski.
Klaus Kinski was known for his intense acting style and often played villains in films. He worked with notable directors such as Werner Herzog, appearing in five of Herzog's films including "Aguirre, the Wrath of God" and "Fitzcarraldo." Kinski also wrote several books, including his autobiography "All I Need is Love," which detailed his tumultuous personal life and relationships. He was a controversial figure, known for his tempestuous personality and erratic behavior on and off the set. Kinski died of a heart attack in 1991 at the age of 65. Despite his controversial reputation, he is still regarded as one of the greatest German actors of all time.
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Curt Bois
Curt Bois (April 5, 1901 Berlin-December 25, 1991 Berlin) also known as Bois, Curt or Kurt Bois was a German actor, child actor and film director.
He started as a child actor in silent films before transitioning to adult roles in the 1920s. Bois appeared in several notable German films during the 1930s, including "Munchhausen" and "Der Kongress tanzt". However, with the rise of Nazi power in Germany, he fled to France in 1933 and eventually settled in the United States in 1941.
In Hollywood, Bois appeared in several films, including "Casablanca" and "To Be or Not to Be". He also had a successful career on Broadway, starring in productions of "Cabaret" and "The Full Monty".
After World War II, Bois returned to Germany and resumed his career in film and theater. He received numerous awards for his contributions to German cinema, including the Federal Cross of Merit in 1977. Bois continued to act until his death in Berlin at the age of 90 in 1991.
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Roy Black
Roy Black (January 25, 1943 Bobingen-October 9, 1991 Heldenstein) a.k.a. Gerhard Höllerich or Black, Roy was a German singer and actor.
He started his career in the mid-1960s and quickly gained fame for his schlager music. Some of his most popular songs include "Schön ist es auf der Welt zu sein," "Ganz in Weiß," and "Du bist nicht allein." Black also acted in several German films and television shows throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including "Zwei himmlische Töchter" and "Ein Schloß am Wörthersee." Despite his success, Black struggled with addiction and passed away in 1991 at the age of 48 due to complications from a heart surgery. He remains a beloved figure in German popular culture and his music continues to be enjoyed by fans old and new.
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Hannes Messemer
Hannes Messemer (May 17, 1924 Dillingen-November 2, 1991 Aachen) also known as Hans Edwin Messemer or Hans Messemer was a German actor and voice actor.
He began his acting career in 1947 and appeared in over a hundred films and TV productions. Messemer is best known for his performance as Colonel von Luger in the classic war film "The Great Escape" (1963). He also had notable roles in films such as "The Guns of Navarone" (1961) and "Battle of Britain" (1969). In addition to his film work, Messemer was a prolific actor on German television, appearing in numerous series throughout his career. He was a respected voice actor as well, lending his voice to various dubbing projects for foreign films. Messemer died in 1991 at the age of 67 due to heart failure.
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Jan Hendriks
Jan Hendriks (December 6, 1928 Berlin-December 13, 1991 Berlin) a.k.a. Heinz Joachim Hinz or Jan Hendricks was a German actor.
He began his acting career in the theater in the 1950s and became well-known for his performances in stage productions of classical works, particularly those of William Shakespeare. In the 1960s, he transitioned to television and film, and acted in several notable productions, including the TV series "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" and the film "The Glass Sphinx." Hendriks was also a well-respected voice actor, lending his voice to several German-language dubbings of Hollywood films. He continued to act until his death in 1991.
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Klaus Schwarzkopf
Klaus Schwarzkopf (December 18, 1922 Neuruppin-June 21, 1991 Bochum) was a German actor and voice actor.
He was born in Neuruppin, Germany and began his acting career in 1947, performing in theaters across Germany. In addition to his work on stage, Schwarzkopf also appeared in numerous films and television shows, earning a reputation as one of Germany's most respected character actors. Among his most famous roles were Captain Stransky in the film "Cross of Iron" (1977) and Anton in the television series "Tatort" (1972-1991).
Schwarzkopf also had a successful career as a voice actor, lending his voice to numerous German-language versions of popular films and television shows. Some of his most notable voice roles included the German dub of Yoda in the "Star Wars" franchise and the German voice of Captain Hook in Disney's animated film "Peter Pan."
Despite his success, Schwarzkopf was known for his humility and work ethic. He remained committed to his craft until his death in Bochum in 1991 at the age of 68.
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Wolfgang Reichmann
Wolfgang Reichmann (January 7, 1932 Bytom-May 7, 1991 Waltalingen) also known as Reichmann, Wolfgang was a German actor.
Reichmann began his career in German theater in the 1950s and gained popularity in the 1960s and 70s with his appearances in several German films and TV shows. He received critical acclaim for his role in the 1975 film "The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum". Despite his success, Reichmann was known for being selective with the roles he chose to take on, preferring to take on challenging and complex characters. Alongside his acting career, Reichmann was also an accomplished painter and writer. He passed away at the age of 59 due to a heart attack.
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Wolfgang Zilzer
Wolfgang Zilzer (January 20, 1901 Cincinnati-June 26, 1991 Berlin) a.k.a. Paul Andor, Paul Ander, John Voight, John Voigt, Wolfgang Zilser or Zilzer was a German actor and voice actor.
Zilzer was born in Cincinnati to a German father and an American mother. He began his acting career in Germany in the 1920s, appearing in various theater productions and silent films. Zilzer eventually made his way to Hollywood in 1930, where he appeared in over 90 films throughout his career, often playing the roles of Nazis or other villains.
Despite being typecast in certain roles, Zilzer was known for his versatility as an actor, and he was often praised for his ability to bring depth and nuance to his performances. In addition to his work in film, Zilzer also did extensive voiceover work, lending his distinctive voice to a wide range of radio programs and animated films.
Zilzer retired from acting in the 1960s and returned to his native Germany, where he lived until his death in 1991 at the age of 90. He remains a respected and admired figure in both German and American cinema history.
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Malte Jäger
Malte Jäger (July 4, 1911 Hanover-January 10, 1991 Ladelund) also known as Malte Richard Friedrich Jaeger, Malte Jaeger or Malte Jaeguer was a German actor.
He began his acting career in 1932 and appeared in numerous films throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Jäger was known for his versatility in playing both comedic and dramatic roles. He was a member of the Nazi Party during World War II, but later renounced his political affiliations and focused his career on theater. Along with his acting career, Jäger was also a skilled painter and writer. He wrote several screenplays and published a book of his own artwork in 1960. Despite a successful career in both film and theater, Jäger is perhaps best remembered for his role in the popular German television series, "Das Kriminalmuseum." He died at the age of 79 in Ladelund, Germany.
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Ullrich Haupt
Ullrich Haupt (October 10, 1915 Chicago-November 23, 1991 Munich) was a German actor.
He initially started his career in Hollywood in the 1930s, working as a "generic villain" in films such as "Tarzan's Revenge" and "Charlie Chan in Panama". However, he returned to Germany and began working in German films in the 1950s. He appeared in several notable German films, including "The Great Freedom No. 7" and "The Hound of Blackwood Castle". Haupt also worked in television, including the popular German crime drama "Tatort". He was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit in 1985 for his contributions to German film and theater. In addition to his acting career, Haupt was also a skilled painter and sculptor.
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Werner Fuetterer
Werner Fuetterer (January 10, 1907 Stralsund-February 7, 1991 Benidorm) was a German actor.
Fuetterer made his acting debut in 1927 at the Baden-Baden Theatre. In the early 1930s, he appeared in several successful German films, including "Krach um Jolanthe" and "Sündig und süss." However, after the rise of the Nazi party, Fuetterer's career was threatened due to his association with Jewish actors and his refusal to join the Nazi party.
After World War II, Fuetterer resumed his acting career and appeared in over 150 films and TV shows. He is best known for his roles in German cinema classics like "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" and "The Captain from Köpenick." Fuetterer was also a prolific voice actor and provided the German dubbing for many Hollywood stars, including Spencer Tracy and James Stewart.
In addition to his work in film and television, Fuetterer was a talented stage actor and appeared in productions of plays by Shakespeare and Chekhov. He continued to act until his retirement in 1990, a year before his death.
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Harry Giese
Harry Giese (March 2, 1903 Magdeburg-January 20, 1991 Berlin) was a German actor and voice actor.
He began his career in the German film industry in the late 1920s and appeared in over 200 films throughout his career. Giese is best known for his roles in films such as "Münchhausen", "Die Drei von der Tankstelle", and "Zu neuen Ufern".
In addition to his work on screen, Giese was also a prolific voice actor. He provided the German voice dubbing for famous actors such as Humphrey Bogart, James Stewart, and Spencer Tracy.
Giese remained active in the entertainment industry until his death in 1991 at the age of 87. He was remembered by his colleagues as a skilled and versatile actor and voice artist, with a career that spanned several decades of German film and television history.
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