Hans Hotter was a renowned American actor best known for his roles in Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993), Der Barbier von Sevilla (1959), and Die Sehnsucht des Herzens (1951).
Personal and Family Life
Hans Hotter was born on January 19, 1909, in Offenbach am Main, Hesse, Germany. He was married to Helga Fischer from 1936 until her death in July 1998, and they had two children together.
Career Highlights
Hans was a world-famous opera and concert singer with a bass-baritone voice. He performed at many leading opera houses and festivals, becoming especially well-known for his roles in operas by Richard Wagner.
Death and Legacy
Hans Hotter passed away on December 6, 2003, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. He left behind a significant legacy in the world of opera and is remembered as one of the great performers of his time.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Olympia | Hagen von Tronje |
| 1967 | Tristan und Isolde | King Marke |
| 1965 | Opernführer | Jochanaan |
| 1963 | Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, 3. Akt: Schusterstube und Festwiese | Pogner |
| 1960 | Salome | Jochanaan |
| 1959 | Der Barbier von Sevilla | Basilio |
| 1959 | Land, das meine Sprache spricht | Sänger |
| 1951 | Die Sehnsucht des Herzens | Kammersänger Lindner |
| 1950 | Großstadtnacht | Sänger, Aida |
| 1944 | Seine beste Rolle | Matthias Morland |
| 1943 | Lache Bajazzo | Prolog |
| 1942 | Brüderlein fein | Nikolaus Lenau |
| 1939 | Mother Love | Josef Pirlinger |