Swiss movie stars died in 2000
Here are 2 famous actors from Switzerland died in 2000:
Bernhard Wicki
Bernhard Wicki (October 28, 1919 Sankt Pölten-January 3, 2000 Munich) also known as Bernard Wicki or Bernard Wicky was a Swiss film director, actor, screenwriter, photographer, television director and voice actor.
Wicki was best known for his work as a film director, having directed several critically acclaimed films including "The Bridge" (1959), "Triffids" (1962), and "Morituri" (1965). He started his acting career in the 1940s and appeared in many films and television shows throughout his career. Some of his notable acting roles were in the films "The Longest Day" (1962) and "The Visit" (1964). Wicki was also a talented screenwriter, photographer, and television director, and worked on a variety of projects in these fields.
In addition to his career in the entertainment industry, Wicki was also known for his activism and humanitarian work. He was a vocal advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament, and even traveled to Hiroshima to document the aftermath of the atomic bomb. Wicki was also involved in various charitable organizations, including UNICEF and Amnesty International.
Wicki received numerous awards for his contributions to the film industry and humanitarian efforts, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Legion of Honour. He passed away in 2000 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy as an influential filmmaker and social activist.
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Hannes Schmidhauser
Hannes Schmidhauser (September 9, 1926 Locarno-January 29, 2000 Lugano) a.k.a. Giovanni Schmidhauser was a Swiss actor, screenwriter, film director and football player.
Schmidhauser began his career playing football for Locarnese and Lugano in the Swiss league. After sustaining a knee injury, he turned to acting, making his film debut in 1947. He went on to star in over 50 Swiss and Italian films, including the popular Swiss comedy series, "Die Schweizermacher" (The Swissmakers). Schmidhauser was also a talented screenwriter and director, and wrote and directed several films throughout his career. Additionally, he was a passionate advocate for the rights of artists in Switzerland and was instrumental in the founding of the Swiss Performers' Association. Despite his success as an actor, Schmidhauser remained humble and dedicated to his craft, and is remembered as one of Switzerland's most beloved entertainers.
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