German actors who deceased in 2012
Here are 9 famous actors from Germany died in 2012:
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (May 28, 1925 Berlin-May 18, 2012 Berg) also known as Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich or Albert Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was a German singer, actor and soldier.
Considered one of the greatest interpreters of German Lieder, Fischer-Dieskau specialized in performing the works of Schubert, Schumann, and Brahms. He made over 400 recordings throughout his career, and was particularly known for his rich baritone voice and expressive performances. In addition to his music career, Fischer-Dieskau also acted in several German films in the 1950s and 60s. He served as a soldier in World War II, and was held as a prisoner of war for a brief time in Italy before returning to Germany to continue his music studies. Fischer-Dieskau received numerous awards throughout his lifetime, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Léonie Sonning Music Prize.
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Dirk Bach
Dirk Bach (April 23, 1961 Cologne-October 1, 2012 Lichterfelde) also known as Dickie was a German actor, comedian and television producer.
Bach started his career in theater, performing in numerous stage productions throughout Germany. He gained national recognition for his comedic roles on popular German television shows, such as "RTL Samstag Nacht" and "Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!" (the German version of "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!"). In addition to acting and comedy, Bach also worked behind the scenes as a television producer, creating and developing programs for German networks. Throughout his career, he won numerous awards and accolades, including the German Comedy Award and the Romy Award. Bach was openly gay and a strong advocate for LGBT rights. He passed away in 2012 at the age of 51.
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Axel Anderson
Axel Anderson (December 11, 1929 Berlin-December 16, 2012 San Juan) also known as Axel Levy was a German actor, television producer and presenter.
He began his career as an actor in post-war West Germany, appearing in numerous films and television shows during the 1950s and 1960s. In the 1970s, he transitioned to producing and presenting television programs, becoming one of the most recognizable faces on German television. He was best known for his work on the popular game show "Der Preis ist heiß" (The Price is Right), which he hosted for over a decade. Anderson was also a noted philanthropist, supporting a number of charitable organizations throughout his life. In recognition of his contributions to German entertainment and culture, he was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin in 2009. He spent his later years in Puerto Rico, where he continued to work on television productions until his death in 2012 at the age of 83.
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Günther Kaufmann
Günther Kaufmann (June 16, 1947 Munich-May 10, 2012 Berlin) also known as Gunther Kaufmann, Günter Kaufmann, Guenther Kaufmann or Kaufmann, Guenther was a German actor and singer. He had two children, Dave Kaufmann and Eva Kaufmann.
Kaufmann began his acting career in the 1970s and quickly gained recognition for his roles in Fassbinder's films. He appeared in more than 50 films throughout his career, which spanned over four decades. In addition to his work in film, Kaufmann also had notable stage performances and released several music albums. He had a difficult personal life which included drug addiction and criminal charges, but he eventually turned his life around and became an addiction counselor. Kaufmann passed away in Berlin in 2012 at the age of 64.
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Peter Carsten
Peter Carsten (April 30, 1928 Weißenberg-April 20, 2012 Lucija, Piran) a.k.a. Peter Ransenthaler, Peter Karsten, Ginter Ransenthaler, Gunther Ramzentaler or Peter Ramsentaler was a German actor and film producer.
Throughout his career, Carsten acted in over 90 films and television shows. He became well known for his appearances in international film productions, particularly in Italian and German cinema. Some of his notable roles include portraying Captain Brandt in the 1963 film "The Great Escape" and Doctor Fu Manchu in the 1965 film "The Face of Fu Manchu." He also starred in numerous spaghetti westerns and German crime films. In addition to his acting career, Carsten was a successful film producer, working on the production of several films such as "Commandos" and "Venusberg." Carsten passed away in 2012 at the age of 83 in Lucija, Piran.
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Vadim Glowna
Vadim Glowna (September 26, 1941 Eutin-January 24, 2012 Berlin) was a German film director, actor, film producer, television director, screenwriter, musician and composer. He had one child, Nikolaus Glowna.
Vadim Glowna was born in Eutin, Germany and began his career in the film industry as an actor in the 1960s. He appeared in over 100 films and television shows, including The Tin Drum, The Deathmaker, and Aimee & Jaguar. In addition to his acting, Glowna also worked as a screenwriter and director, with several of his films receiving critical acclaim.
Glowna's directorial debut was the 1983 film Desperado City, which he also wrote and produced. He went on to direct several other films, including House of the Sleeping Beauties, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006.
In addition to his work in film, Glowna was also a talented musician and composer. He played in several bands over the years, and composed scores for many of his own films, as well as those of other directors.
Glowna was married twice and had one child, Nikolaus Glowna, who followed in his father's footsteps and became an actor. Vadim Glowna passed away in 2012 at the age of 70 in Berlin, Germany, leaving behind a legacy as a versatile and accomplished artist in the German film industry.
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Rainer Penkert
Rainer Penkert (June 23, 1921 Berlin-April 11, 2012 Munich) a.k.a. Reiner Penkert was a German actor.
He began his acting career in 1946 at the Stadttheater in Konstanz and later worked as a freelance actor in theaters in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. Penkert also made appearances in over 50 films and television shows throughout his career, including "The Tin Drum" (1979) and "Ludwig II" (1955).
He was known for his versatile acting skills, able to take on both comedic and serious roles with ease. Penkert also worked as a voice actor, dubbing foreign films into German.
In addition to his acting career, Penkert was also an accomplished painter and sculptor. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and had several exhibitions throughout Germany.
Penkert passed away in Munich in 2012 at the age of 90.
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Dmitri Nabokov
Dmitri Nabokov (May 10, 1934 Berlin-February 22, 2012) also known as Dimitri Vladimirovich Nabokov was a German singer, translator and actor.
He was the son of the famous Russian writer Vladimir Nabokov, the author of the celebrated novel "Lolita". Dmitri Nabokov spent his early years in Europe, but his family emigrated to the United States in 1940. He graduated from Harvard University and then pursued a career in music and literature. In the 1950s, Nabokov sang in nightclubs and recorded several singles under the name "Walker Dunn". He also translated his father's works into English, including the novel "The Enchanter", which was originally written in Russian. In addition, he acted in a few films and televisions shows, including "Miami Vice" and "The Manchurian Candidate". Nabokov was known for his wit and charm, and he maintained close friendships with many famous writers and musicians, including Truman Capote and John Lennon. He passed away in Switzerland in 2012 at the age of 77.
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Demir Gökgöl
Demir Gökgöl (July 15, 1937 Istanbul-March 22, 2012 Hamburg) otherwise known as Demir Goekoel or Demir Gögköl was a German actor.
He was born in Istanbul, Turkey and his family later immigrated to Germany when he was still a child. Gökgöl grew up in Hamburg and began his acting career in the early 1960s, appearing in various TV shows and films. He is best known for his roles in German films such as "Bang Boom Bang" and "Kalt ist der Abendhauch", as well as the TV series "Tatort". In addition to his acting career, Gökgöl was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to numerous German and international films. He was married to fellow actress Monica Bleibtreu and their son, Moritz Bleibtreu, is also a well-known German actor. Gökgöl passed away in Hamburg at the age of 74.
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