West German movie stars died in 1991

Here are 1 famous actors from West Germany died in 1991:

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.

Kinski's acting career spanned over four decades, and he appeared in more than 130 films. He collaborated with several prominent directors like Werner Herzog, with whom he made five films including "Aguirre, the Wrath of God", "Nosferatu the Vampyre" and "Fitzcarraldo". Kinski's intense and often volatile on-screen performances earned him critical acclaim, and his work with Herzog is considered among the most memorable collaborations in German cinema.

Beyond acting, Kinski was also an accomplished author and wrote several books, including his autobiography "Kinski Uncut". In addition to his acting and writing, Kinski was also an accomplished musician, having composed over 40 pieces of classical music.

Kinski's personal life was marred by controversy, and he had a reputation for erratic and often violent behavior both on set and off. This behavior led to several publicized incidents, including a physical altercation with film critic Jesus Franco and an alleged sexual relationship with his daughter Pola Kinski, which she later detailed in her own autobiography.

Despite his personal controversies, Kinski's contributions to German cinema are widely recognized, and he remains a celebrated figure in the world of film.

Read more about Klaus Kinski on Wikipedia »

Related articles