West German movie stars died at 65
Here are 2 famous actors from West Germany died at 65:
Emil Jannings
Emil Jannings (July 23, 1884 Rorschach, Switzerland-January 2, 1950 Strobl) a.k.a. Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz was a West German actor, film producer and film art director.
He died in liver cancer.
Emil Jannings was renowned for his versatile acting skills and is considered to be one of the greatest actors of the silent film era. He appeared in over 100 films and worked with renowned directors such as F.W. Murnau and Josef von Sternberg. Jannings won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Actor in 1929 for his role in the films "The Way of All Flesh" and "The Last Command". However, his career was greatly affected by his close association with the Nazi regime and he was shunned by the film industry after World War II. Despite this, Jannings remains a celebrated figure in the history of German cinema.
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Klaus Kinski
Klaus Kinski (October 18, 1926 Sopot-November 23, 1991 Lagunitas, California) also known as Klaus Günter Karl Nakszynski, Klaus Kinsky, Nikolaus Günther Nakszynski, Klaus Gunther Nakszynski or Klais Kinski was a West German actor, musician, author, soldier, screenwriter, film director, voice actor and narrator. He had three children, Nastassja Kinski, Nikolai Kinski and Pola Kinski.
He died in myocardial infarction.
Throughout his career, Klaus Kinski appeared in over 130 films, including lead roles in several popular films such as "Aguirre, the Wrath of God", "Nosferatu the Vampyre", and "Fitzcarraldo". Kinski was known for his intense, often eccentric, and unpredictable acting style, which earned him critical acclaim as well as controversy. He also wrote several books, including his autobiography "All I Need is Love". Kinski's personal life was marked by numerous scandals and allegations of abusive behavior towards his family and co-workers. In her memoir, Kinski's daughter Pola accused him of sexually abusing her as a child. Despite his controversial reputation, Kinski remains a well-respected figure in the film industry and is remembered for his iconic performances in some of cinema's most beloved films.
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