Hansjörg Felmy was a German actor who is best known for roles in films such as “Buddenbrooks,” “Torn Curtain,” and the TV series “Tatort.” He gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, becoming a well-known figure in German cinema.
Personal and Family Life
Hansjörg Felmy was born on January 31, 1931, in Berlin, Germany. He was the son of Luftwaffe general Hellmuth Felmy, and grew up in Braunschweig. He initially pursued trades like locksmithing and printing before discovering his passion for acting. Felmy studied acting and made his stage debut in 1950.
Career
Felmy was admired for his charm and acting skills, securing notable roles in films such as “Der Maulkorb” and “Aren’t We Wonderful?” His international exposure grew with a part in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Torn Curtain” in 1966. He later gained fame on television as a police inspector in the long-running series “Tatort,” where he became a beloved figure in German entertainment.
Death and Legacy
Hansjörg Felmy passed away on August 24, 2007, due to complications from osteoporosis at the age of 76. He left behind a rich legacy in film and television, remembered for his significant contributions to German cinema and his work as a dubbing voice for famous international stars.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Buddenbrooks – 1. Teil | 1959-11-10 | Thomas Buddenbrook |
| Torn Curtain | 1966-07-15 | Heinrich Gerhard |
| Das Herz von St. Pauli | 1957-12-17 | Hein Jensen |
| Wir Wunderkinder | 1958-10-28 | Hans Boeckel |
| Der Stern von Afrika | 1957-08-13 | Robert Franke |
| Die Tote aus der Themse | 1971-03-30 | Inspector Craig |
| Und ewig singen die Wälder | 1959-09-15 | Tore |
| An heiligen Wassern | 1960-12-23 | Roman Blatter |
| Haie und kleine Fische | 1957-09-26 | Teichmann |
| Schachnovelle | 1960-09-02 | Hans Berger |
| Der Mann, der sich verkaufte | 1959-03-12 | Niko Jost |
| Station Six-Sahara | 1963-01-11 | Martin |
| Die Flußpiraten vom Mississippi | 1963-10-17 | Sheriff James Lively |
| Die Schatten werden länger | 1961-08-11 | Max |
| Unruhige Nacht | 1958-10-29 | Fedor Baranowski |
| Das Ungeheuer von London City | 1964-07-02 | Richard Sand |
| Buddenbrooks – 2. Teil | 1959-11-19 | Thomas Buddenbrook |
| Der Greifer | 1958-03-20 | Harry Dennert |
| Tatort | 1970-11-29 | Heinz Haferkamp |
| Abenteuer Airport | 1990-09-09 | Charlie Kapitzky |