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German actors who deceased in 2003

Here are 6 famous actors from Germany died in 2003:

Horst Buchholz

Horst Buchholz (December 4, 1933 Berlin-March 3, 2003 Berlin) also known as Horst Werner Buchholz, Horst Bucholz, Henry Bookholt, The James Dean of German Cinema, Hotte or The German James Dean was a German actor. He had two children, Christopher Buchholz and Beatrice Buchholz.

Buchholz began his acting career in 1952 and rose to fame with his role in the movie "Die Halbstarken" (The Half-Strong Ones) in 1956. He gained international recognition with his role in "The Magnificent Seven" in 1960, alongside Hollywood legends such as Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson. Buchholz continued to work in both German and international films throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

Aside from his work in film, Buchholz was also a passionate supporter of political causes. He was a vocal advocate for social justice and often used his platform to speak out against racism and fascism. In addition, he was a strong supporter of the peace movement and was a prominent figure in demonstrations promoting peace.

Buchholz was known for his distinctive looks and edgy on-screen persona, which earned him comparisons to James Dean. Although he passed away at the age of 69, his legacy in German cinema and beyond lives on.

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Will Quadflieg

Will Quadflieg (September 15, 1914 Oberhausen-November 27, 2003 Osterholz-Scharmbeck) also known as Friedrich Wilhelm Quadflieg or Friedrich Wilhelm "Will" Quadflieg was a German actor. He had two children, Christian Quadflieg and Roswitha Quadflieg.

Quadflieg began his acting career at the age of 19 and quickly became a celebrated actor in German theater. He also appeared in numerous films, including the classic movie "The Third Man" and "The Captain from Köpenick". In addition to his work on stage and screen, Quadflieg was also a respected voice actor and dubbed the German versions of films such as "My Fair Lady" and "Gone with the Wind". He received many awards throughout his career, including the Federal Cross of Merit for his contributions to German culture. Quadflieg's legacy continues to be celebrated in the German theater world and beyond.

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Erich Hallhuber

Erich Hallhuber (July 14, 1951 Munich-September 17, 2003 Munich) was a German actor.

He studied acting at the Otto Falkenberg School in Munich, and began his career in theater before transitioning to film and television. Hallhuber was known for his roles in popular German television series such as "Die Hausmeisterin," "SOKO 5113," and "Die Rosenheim-Cops," as well as his appearances in several films. In addition to his acting work, he was also a passionate pilot and owned his own aircraft. Tragically, Hallhuber died in a plane crash while performing stunts for a charity event in Munich at the age of 52.

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Friedrich W. Bauschulte

Friedrich W. Bauschulte (March 17, 1923 Münster-May 28, 2003 Berlin) also known as Friedrich Bauschulte was a German actor.

Bauschulte began his acting career in 1947 and went on to appear in numerous popular films and television series. He was known for his versatility in portraying a variety of characters, including villains and sympathetic figures. Some of his most notable film roles include "Wir Wunderkinder" (1958), "Hunde, wollt ihr ewig leben" (1959), and "Das Millionenspiel" (1970). Additionally, he appeared in popular TV shows like "Tatort" and "Derrick". Bauschulte was recognized with awards for his contributions to German cinema including the Golden Camera and an honorary award from the German Film Academy. Despite his success, he remained humble and dedicated to his craft until his death in 2003 at the age of 80.

Günter Pfitzmann

Günter Pfitzmann (April 8, 1924 Berlin-May 30, 2003 Berlin) also known as Pfitze, Günther Pfitzmann or Pfitzmann, Günter was a German actor and voice actor. He had two children, Andreas Pfitzmann and Robert Pfitzmann.

Günter Pfitzmann was born and raised in Berlin, Germany, and began his acting career after WWII in the early 1950s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in over 100 films and TV shows, including the popular German TV series "Ein Herz und eine Seele" (One Heart and One Soul), in which he played the lead role of Alfred Tetzlaff.

Aside from his acting work, Pfitzmann was also a talented voice actor, having lent his voice to a number of dubbed foreign films and TV shows. He was also a talented musician, and in addition to playing the guitar and singing, he was a skilled pianist.

Pfitzmann was beloved by his fellow actors and the German public for his charisma, humor, and talent, and he remained active in the entertainment industry up until his death in 2003. His legacy continues to live on in the German entertainment world.

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Werner Dissel

Werner Dissel (August 26, 1912 Cologne-January 22, 2003 Potsdam) also known as W. Dissel or Werner Friedrich Dissel was a German actor, film director and photographer.

He is best known for his role as Hans Beimer in the popular German TV series "Lindenstrasse," which he played from 1985 until his retirement in 1991.

In addition to his acting career, Dissel also worked as a filmmaker and photographer. He directed several documentary films during the 1950s and 1960s, including "Du und das Leben" ("You and Life"), which won the Golden Berlin Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1963.

Dissel's photography was also widely regarded, and he held several exhibitions throughout his lifetime. He often focused on portrait photography, particularly of children and actors.

During his long career, Werner Dissel was awarded numerous honors, including the National Prize of East Germany and the Order of Merit of Berlin.

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