Hansjoachim Büttner was an American actor who is best known for Der Richter von Zalamea, A Certain Mr. Gran, and Geheimcode B 13. He was born on November 2, 1900, in Coburg, Germany, and died on July 28, 1973, in Potsdam, German Democratic Republic.
Personal and Family Life
Hansjoachim Büttner grew up in an artistic environment, as his father, Max Büttner, was a chamber singer. He studied art history and philosophy, during which he began taking acting lessons from the prominent theater actor Ferdinand Gregori. His stage career began at the age of 20 at the Landestheater zu Schwerin.
Career
After World War II, Büttner continued to work in both theater and films, specifically in East German productions. He performed in various cities, including Bonn, Vienna, and Berlin, and became a recognized figure in the German film industry.
Death and Legacy
Hansjoachim Büttner passed away on July 28, 1973, in Potsdam. His contribution to the performing arts, especially in East Germany, is remembered through his performances in notable films and theater productions.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Schleppzug M 17 | 1933-04-18 | Karl |
| Eine Tür geht auf | 1933-01-04 | Kurt Ritter |
| Gold | 1934-03-29 | Becker – the Murderer |
| Stützen der Gesellschaft | 1935-12-21 | Hammer |
| Thomas Müntzer – Ein Film deutscher Geschichte | 1956-05-16 | Veit |
| Sommerwege | 1960-09-02 | |
| Ein gewisser Herr Gran | 1933-08-15 | |
| Die besten Jahre | 1965-09-30 | |
| Reifender Sommer | 1959-05-07 | |
| Nur eine Frau | 1958-03-06 | Prof. Klemm |
| Wo Du hin gehst… | 1957-07-19 | |
| Der Richter von Zalamea | 1956-04-19 | |
| Die Millionen der Yvette | 1956-11-23 | |
| Das Fräulein von Scuderi | 1955-07-28 | |
| Das kleine und das große Glück | 1953-11-13 | |
| Stärker als die Nacht | 1954-09-24 | |
| Kriminalkommissar Eyck | 1940-02-02 | |
| Der weiße Dämon | 1932-11-19 | |
| KLK an PTX – Die Rote Kapelle | 1971-03-25 | Verleger |
| Denn ich sah eine neue Erde | 1970-08-28 | |
| Papas neue Freundin | 1960-12-25 |