German actors who deceased in 2001
Here are 4 famous actors from Germany died in 2001:
Charles Régnier
Charles Régnier (July 22, 1914 Freiburg im Breisgau-September 13, 2001 Bad Wiessee, Germany) also known as Charles Friedrich Antonio Régnier, Karl Friedrich Anton Hermann Regnier, Charles, Charly Regnier or Charles Regnier was a German actor, screenwriter, voice actor, film director and translator. He had three children, Carola Regnier, Anatol Regnier and Adriana Regnier.
Charles Régnier began his acting career in theater in the early 1930s, and later went on to act in more than 100 films, including classic German movies such as "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" (1943) and "The Captain from Kopenick" (1956). He also worked as a screenwriter and director, and translated numerous plays and films from French and English into German. Régnier was widely recognized for his versatile acting skills and appeared in a variety of roles, from comedic to dramatic. He was awarded the "Filmband in Gold" lifetime achievement award by the German government in 1983.
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Hartmut Reck
Hartmut Reck (November 17, 1932 Berlin-January 30, 2001 Nienburg) was a German actor and voice actor.
He began his career in the 1950s and became a well-known stage actor in Germany. Reck also appeared in over 100 film and television productions throughout his career. Some of his notable roles include portraying Dr. Carl von Cosel in the 1977 film "The Girl in the Lavender Dress" and voicing the character Master Splinter in the German dubbed version of the 1990s animated series "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". In addition to his acting work, Reck also worked as a drama teacher and director. He died in 2001 at the age of 68.
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Panos Papadopulos
Panos Papadopulos (August 1, 1920 Greece-February 18, 2001 Munich) a.k.a. Panos Papadopoulos was a German actor.
He was born in Greece and later moved to Munich, Germany to pursue his acting career. Papadopulos appeared in a number of German films and television shows throughout his career, including the popular crime drama series "Tatort." He was known for his versatile acting skills and ability to play a wide range of characters. In addition to his work in film and television, Papadopulos also worked as a stage actor and director. He passed away in Munich in 2001 at the age of 80.
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Florian Fricke
Florian Fricke (February 23, 1944 Lindau-December 29, 2001 Munich) also known as Fricke, Florian was a German keyboard player, musician, actor and film producer.
He was a founding member of the influential German krautrock band Popol Vuh, which was active from the late 1960s until the early 2000s. Fricke was known for his unique style of playing the piano and synthesizers, and for incorporating elements of world music and spirituality into his music.
Aside from his work with Popol Vuh, Fricke also composed and produced music for several films, including Werner Herzog's "Aguirre, the Wrath of God" and "Nosferatu". He also acted in a few films, including "Marianne and Juliane" and "The Future Is Female".
Fricke passed away in Munich in 2001, but his legacy as a pioneer of krautrock and experimental music continues to be celebrated by fans and musicians around the world.
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