West German movie stars died at 46
Here are 2 famous actors from West Germany died at 46:
Kurt Raab
Kurt Raab (July 20, 1941 Kašperské Hory-June 28, 1988 Hamburg) otherwise known as Emma Kartoffel or Timmy Herrera was a West German actor, production designer, screenwriter, playwright, film art director, film director, author and set decorator.
He died in hiv/aids.
Kurt Raab was born in Kašperské Hory, Czechoslovakia (present-day Czech Republic) and grew up in Germany. He studied art and theater in Munich and soon after began his career as an actor in German theater productions. He worked with the likes of Rainer Werner Fassbinder, whom he met in theater and collaboration quickly led to onscreen roles.
Raab was a multi-talented artist, known not only for his acting but also for his work in production design, screenwriting, playwriting, art directing, film directing, and set decoration. He took on a number of different roles in Fassbinder's films, often playing quirky and eccentric characters. Apart from Fassbinder, he also worked with other experimental filmmakers of the period such as Werner Schroeter and Herbert Achternbusch.
Raab also directed three films on his own, including "Bergkristall" (1976) and "Der einzig mögliche Ort" (1986). He wrote several plays and novels as well. Despite his many talents, Raab sadly passed away in 1988 due to complications from HIV/AIDS.
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Rio Reiser
Rio Reiser (January 9, 1950 Berlin-August 20, 1996 Stadum) a.k.a. Ralph Christian Mobius, Ralph Christian Möbius, R. Reiser or Rio de Galaxis was a West German singer, musician, actor, film score composer, composer and songwriter.
He was the lead singer of the popular German rock band Ton Steine Scherben, which was known for their politically charged lyrics and rebellious attitude. Reiser was a prominent figure in the West German counterculture scene in the 1970s and 1980s, and his music often reflected his left-wing political views.
In addition to his work with Ton Steine Scherben, Reiser also had a successful solo career and released several solo albums. He also acted in several films and composed scores for films and theater productions.
Reiser was widely regarded as a cultural icon and is considered one of the most influential musicians in German rock history. His music continues to inspire new generations of artists in Germany and beyond.
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