Hans von Borsody was an Austrian-American actor known for his roles in A Bridge Too Far, Cliff Dexter, and Don Juan. He was born on September 20, 1929, in Vienna, Austria, and passed away on November 4, 2013, in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Hans von Borsody had a complex personal life, including multiple marriages. He was married to Karin Dittmann until his death and previously had three other marriages. He had two children, Suzanne and Cosima, from his earlier marriages. His mother was the concert pianist Mary Hochreiter, and his father was Eduard von Borsody.
Career
Hans studied acting at the Max-Reinhardt-Seminar in Vienna from 1950 to 1952, where he honed his skills for his future career. He gained recognition in both film and television, especially for his work in German productions. He was also known for his voice acting, including being the German dubbing voice of Doug Sheehan in the series Knots Landing.
Death and Legacy
Hans von Borsody died on November 4, 2013, in Kiel, Germany, under undisclosed circumstances. His legacy includes a significant body of work in film and television, which continues to be appreciated by audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Die Nibelungen, Teil 1: Siegfried | 1966-12-13 | Volker von Alzey |
| Die Nibelungen, Teil 2: Kriemhilds Rache | 1967-02-16 | Volker von Alzey |
| Die goldene Göttin vom Rio Beni | 1964-09-03 | Jeff |
| Der Schandfleck | 1956-12-14 | Florian |
| A Bridge Too Far | 1977-06-15 | Gen. Günther Blumentritt |
| Cliff Dexter | 1966-10-19 | Cliff Dexter |
| Der Bulle von Tölz | 1996-01-14 | Karl Flemisch |
| Klinik unter Palmen | 1996-02-02 | Max Sommer |
| Unser Charly | 1995-12-27 | August Christian Keller |
| Forsthaus Falkenau | 1989-04-11 | Maximilian ‘Max’ Baron von Bernried |