Fritz Diez was a German actor best known for his roles in Já, spravedlnost (1968), Ernst Thälmann – Führer seiner Klasse (1955), and Die gefrorenen Blitze (1967). He was born on February 27, 1901, in Meiningen, Germany. Diez gained recognition for portraying Adolf Hitler multiple times in various productions between 1955 and 1977.
Personal and Family Life
Fritz Diez was married to Martha Beschort-Diez until his death in 1979. Their marriage lasted for many years, providing stability in his life as he navigated his acting career. There is limited information available about their life together or any children they may have had.
Death and Legacy
Fritz Diez passed away on October 19, 1979, in Weimar, German Democratic Republic. His legacy includes his numerous portrayals of Adolf Hitler, which marked significant moments in German cinema. He is remembered for his contributions to film and television during a challenging historical period.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Fünf Patronenhülsen | 1960-11-03 | Major Balanos |
| Освобождение: Огненная Дуга | 1970-05-07 | Adolf Hitler |
| Já, spravedlnost | 1968-04-12 | Hitler |
| Освобождение 2: Прорыв | 1970-05-08 | Hitler |
| Освобождение 3: Направление главного удара | 1970-10-21 | Hitler |
| Im Sonderauftrag | 1959-01-03 | Lieutenant Wegner |
| Выбор цели | 1975-01-01 | Adolf Hitler / Otto Hahn |
| Ernst Thälmann – Führer seiner Klasse | 1955-10-06 | Hitler |
| Die gefrorenen Blitze | 1967-04-13 | Adolf Hitler |
| Ware für Katalonien | 1959-03-06 | Captain Gerner |