Born in East Prussia in 1930, he became a prominent actor in East Germany before defecting to the West in the 1980s. Known for his versatile roles, he gained international acclaim with films like "Eastern Promises" and "Shine," earning an Academy Award nomination for the latter. Also a talented musician and painter, he carved a niche in Hollywood with his nuanced portrayals, often embodying complex, authoritative figures. His career spans over six decades across European and American cinema.
THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR
The Thirteenth Floor is a science fiction mystery thriller film that follows the story of a man who discovers that his reality is not what it seems....
THE INTERNATIONAL
The International is a gripping thriller that follows Interpol agent Louis Salinger and Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman as they...
ELEVENTH HOUR
Eleventh Hour is a thriller movie that follows the story of a government agent who is tasked with investigating and preventing scientific crimes. As...
LOLA
Lola is a 1981 German drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The story follows Lola, a seductive cabaret singer, as she navigates the...
THE X-FILES: FIGHT THE FUTURE
Mulder and Scully confront a vast government conspiracy as they pursue a mysterious epidemic linked to alien DNA and a shadowy biolab. A mission to...
SHINE
Shine is a biographical drama film that tells the compelling story of David Helfgott, a gifted Australian pianist who suffers from a mental breakdown...