German actors who deceased in 1993
Here are 6 famous actors from Germany died in 1993:
Fritz Feld
Fritz Feld (October 15, 1900 Berlin-November 18, 1993 Los Angeles) also known as Fritz Feilchenfeld was a German actor. He had two children, Danny Feld and Steve Feld.
Fritz Feld began his acting career in Germany during the silent film era, but later moved to the United States in 1922 to continue his work in Hollywood. He appeared in over 140 films throughout his career, often playing small but memorable roles. He was known for his distinctive accent and comedic timing. Some of his most notable film credits include "Bringing Up Baby" (1938), "The Blue Dahlia" (1946), and "Hello, Dolly!" (1969). In addition to his work on screen, he also appeared on stage and in television shows. Outside of his acting work, Feld was an accomplished artist and sculptor. He passed away in 1993 at the age of 93.
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Werner Stocker
Werner Stocker (April 7, 1955 Flintsbach-May 27, 1993 Munich) was a German actor.
He is best known for his role as the character "Clown" in the 1987 film "Wings of Desire" directed by Wim Wenders. He also appeared in other notable German films such as "Kamikaze 1989" and "Rossini". Stocker began his career in theater and was a member of the ensemble at the Munich Kammerspiele. He was known for his intense and authentic performances, often playing complex or troubled characters. Stocker died at the age of 38 due to complications from AIDS, which he had contracted in the early 1980s.
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Hans Christian Blech
Hans Christian Blech (February 20, 1915 Darmstadt-March 5, 1993 Munich) also known as H.C. Blech or Hans-Christian Blech was a German actor and soldier.
Blech began his acting career in 1945, shortly after being released from a prisoner-of-war camp where he was held after World War II. Throughout his career, he appeared in over 100 films and television shows, often playing supporting roles in war films, westerns, and dramas. Some of his most notable performances include his role as Sgt. Rolf Steiner in the film "Cross of Iron" (1977) and as the Gestapo agent in "The Damned" (1969).
In addition to his acting career, Blech also served in the German Army during World War II, where he was wounded and captured by the Allies. After his release from the prisoner-of-war camp, he worked as a construction worker and a musician before beginning his acting career.
Blech died at the age of 78 in Munich, Germany, after suffering a stroke. Despite his prolific career in film and television, he is perhaps best remembered for his work in war films and his portrayal of German soldiers and officers.
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Siegfried Schürenberg
Siegfried Schürenberg (January 12, 1900 Detmold-August 31, 1993 Berlin) also known as Siegfried Wittig or Siegfried Hermann Andreas Wittig was a German actor and voice actor. He had one child, Andreas Schürenberg.
Siegfried Schürenberg is best remembered for his numerous appearances in German film, television and theater productions starting from the mid-1930s until his retirement in 1981. He was particularly known for his roles in German thrillers and crime dramas, such as the popular Edgar Wallace adaptations of the 1960s. Schürenberg was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to numerous German-dubbed foreign films and TV shows, including the voice of Lando Calrissian in the German language version of "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back". In addition to his acting career, Schürenberg was also a member of the Berlin State Parliament in the early 1950s.
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Hellmut Lantschner
Hellmut Lantschner (November 11, 1909-July 4, 1993 Lans, Tyrol) was a German alpine skier and actor.
After competing in several skiing championships and winning the Austrian and Tyrolean downhill titles in 1937, Lantschner retired from the sport in 1938 to pursue an acting career. He appeared in several German films during the 1930s and 1940s, including "Frauen sind doch bessere Diplomaten" and "Gabriela". However, after the World War II, Lantschner struggled to find work in the film industry due to his association with the Nazi regime. He eventually moved to Italy where he continued to act in films, television shows, and theater productions. In addition to his acting career, Lantschner was also an accomplished painter and sculptor.
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Ernst von Klipstein
Ernst von Klipstein (February 3, 1908 Poznań-November 22, 1993) was a German actor.
Ernst von Klipstein was born in 1908 in Poznań, which was then part of the German Empire. He began his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in a number of films during the Nazi era. After World War II, Von Klipstein continued to act in films and on stage, primarily in West Germany. He appeared in notable films such as "The Captain from Köpenick" (1956) and "The Devil Strikes at Night" (1957). In addition to his acting work, Von Klipstein was also a well-known voice actor and lent his voice to many German-language dubbing projects. He died in 1993 at the age of 85 in Berlin, Germany.
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