West German actors died as a result of Myocardial infarction
Here are 2 famous actors from West Germany died in Myocardial infarction:
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.
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Gert Fröbe
Gert Fröbe (February 25, 1913 Zwickau-September 5, 1988 Munich) a.k.a. Gert Frobe, Karl Gert Frobe, Karl Gerhart Fröbe, Gert Froebe, Karl-Gerhart Froeber, Karl Gerhart "Gert" Probe, Karl Gerhart "Gert" Frobe, Fröbe Gert, Karl Gerhard Fröbe, Karl-Gerhart Fröber, Gerd Furube, Fröber Karl Gerhart, Karl Gerhart "Gert" Froebe or Karl-Gerhart Fröbe was a West German actor, violinist, voice actor, singer and screenwriter. He had three children, Utz Fröbe, Beate Fröbe and Andreas Seyferth.
Gert Fröbe is best known for his iconic role as Auric Goldfinger in the James Bond film "Goldfinger" in 1964. However, he had many successful roles both in German and English-speaking films throughout his career. He starred in several German films during the 1950s and 1960s, including "Die Brücke" (The Bridge), for which he won the Best Actor award at the 1959 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Fröbe also appeared in international productions, such as "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" in 1968 and "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines" in 1965. In addition to his acting career, Fröbe was also a successful violinist and performed concerts throughout Germany. He was also a voice actor and his voice can be heard in the German dubs of several Disney films, including "The Sword in the Stone" and "101 Dalmatians".
Fröbe was known for his wit, humor, and love of practical jokes on set. He was passionate about his work and made a lasting impact on the film industry, particularly in the genre of spy films. Despite his success, Fröbe remained humble and dedicated to his craft until his death in 1988.
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