Swiss movie stars died in 2008
Here are 1 famous actors from Switzerland died in 2008:
Pinkas Braun
Pinkas Braun (January 7, 1923 Zürich-June 24, 2008 Munich) also known as Pinkas Braunn was a Swiss actor and screenwriter. He had one child, Judith Kernke.
Pinkas Braun was born in Zürich, Switzerland to Jewish parents. He started his acting career in 1943 in the city of Basel and went on to appear in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. He was well-known for his roles in German TV series such as "Tatort" and "Der Alte". Besides acting, he was also a prolific screenwriter and wrote several screenplays for films and TV shows. In 1973, he won the Adolf Grimme Award for his work on the TV series "Tatort".
Braun was also an advocate for Jewish culture and was involved in the creation of the Jewish Museum in Munich. He was a survivor of the Holocaust and his experiences during that time strongly influenced his work as an actor and writer. Pinkas Braun passed away at the age of 85 in Munich, Germany.
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