Werner Hinz
Werner Hinz (18 January 1903 – 10 February 1985) was a German film actor who appeared in 70 films between 1935 and 1984. In 1944, he was included on the Gottbegnadeten list created by Josef Goebbels. Between 1935 and 1945 he had roles in 17 films that were mostly praised by Goebbels.
Werner Hinz
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- Name
- Werner Hinz
- Born
- 18 January 1903
- Birthplace
- Berlin, German Empire
- Died
- 10 February 1985
- Place of death
- Hamburg, West Germany
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- Germany and West Germany.
- Education
- Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts.
- Honours
- Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, National Prize of East Germany, Carl Zuckmayer Medal, Johann Heinrich Merck Honour, Bambi Award and Goldene Kamera.
- Languages
- German.
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Biography
Biography
Werner Hinz studied at Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts. The recorded working language is German. Places of work recorded in the authority are Zurich. Distinctions recorded are Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, National Prize of East Germany, Carl Zuckmayer Medal and Johann Heinrich Merck Honour.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Werner Hinz • Born — 18 January 1903 • Birthplace — Berlin, German Empire • Died — 10 February 1985 • Place of death — Hamburg, West Germany • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1935–1984
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Werner Hinz, an actor and film actor, was born on 18 January 1903 in Berlin and died on 10 February 1985 in Hamburg. Both events are recorded by the Bibliothèque nationale de France and the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek.
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• The Old and the Young King (1935) - Kronprinz Friedrich ('Fritz') • White Slaves (1937) - Boris - Diener beim Gouverneur • The Citadel of Warsaw (1937) - Konrad • Youth (1938 film) (1938) - Kaplan von Schigorski • The Fourth Is Not Coming (1939) - Kapitän Holm • The Fox of Glenarvon (1940) - Sir Tetbury • Traummusik (194) - Ronny • Bismarck (1940) - Kronprinz Friedrich • My Life for Ireland (1941) - Michael O'Brien sen • Ohm Krüger (1941) - Jan Krüger • Destiny (1942) - Kosta Wasileff • Die Entlassung (1942) - Kaiser Wilhelm II. • Melody of a Great City (1943) - Dr. Rolf Bergmann, Berichterstatter • Wild Bird (1943) - Professor Losse • The Heart Must Be Silent (1944) - Freiherr von Bonin • Meine Herren Söhne (1945) - Kurt Redwitz, Gutsbesitzer • Der Fall Molander (1945) - Holk, Prosecutor • In Those Days (1947) - Steffen / 1. Geschichte • Martina (1949) - Professor Rauscher • Girls in Gingham (1949) - Paul Schmiedecke • The Appeal to Conscience (1945/1949) - Volkmar Hollberg, Schrifsteller • The Beaver Coat (1949) - Friedrich von Wehrhahn • The Guilt of Doctor Homma (1951) - Dr. Magnus Homma • No Greater Love (1952) - Basil Zaharoff • Confession Under Four Eyes (1954) - Jorga • Fireworks (1954) - Albert • The Last Summer (1954) - Der Innenminister • Beloved Enemy (1955) - Gerald Gore, Englisher Konsul • The Plot to Assassinate Hitler (1955) - Generaloberst Ludwig Beck • Hotel Adlon (1955) - Lorenz Adlon • You Can No Longer Remain Silent (1955) - Samuelsen • Nina (1956) - Oberst Kapulowski • Made in Germany (1957) - Carl Zeiss • Confessions of Felix Krull (1957) - Stabsarzt • Heart Without Mercy (1958) - Friedrich Rombach • The Girl from the Marsh Croft (1958) - Vater Erlandsson • Restless Night (1958) - Oberleutnant Ernst • The Blue Moth (1959) - Steve Owens • The Black Chapel (1959) - Generaloberst • The Buddenbrooks (1959) - Jean Buddenbrook • The Last Witness (1960) - Landgerichtsrat Ricker • Die Stunde, die du glücklich bist (1961) - Dr. Maurer • Verdammt die jungen Sünder nicht (1961) - Oskar Jüttner • The Liar (1961) - Sperber • The Longest Day (1962) - Field Marshal Erwin Rommel • Tonio Kröger (1964) - Consul Kröger • Praetorius (1965) - Violettas Vater • Rheinsberg (1967) - Claire's Father • Morning's at Seven (1968) - Grandfather • When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills (1969) - Grandfather • Derrick - (Season 4, Episode 06: "Das Kuckucksei") (1977) - Vater Horre • The Rider on the White Horse (1978) - Amtmann aus Husum
Identity
Identity
Werner Hinz is recorded as having received Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, National Prize of East Germany and Carl Zuckmayer Medal.
Life and career
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1903
Werner Hinz born at Berlin.
1985
Werner Hinz died at Hamburg.
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Werner Hinz received Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, National Prize of East Germany, Carl Zuckmayer Medal, Johann Heinrich Merck Honour, Bambi Award and Goldene Kamera.
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