Heinz-Leo Fischer was an Austrian-American actor who is best known for The Taming of the Shrew, Die Abenteuer des braven Soldaten Schwejk, and Die Abrechnung. He was born on November 19, 1902, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, and passed away on November 4, 1977, in Munich, Bavaria, West Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Heinz-Leo Fischer grew up in Austria and developed an early interest in acting. His career spanned several decades, during which he played various roles in film and television. Fischer’s personal life details are not widely documented, but he was known for his dedication to his craft.
Death and Legacy
Heinz-Leo Fischer passed away on November 4, 1977. His contributions to the acting world, especially in German cinema, are remembered through his notable performances. Despite not achieving international fame, his work remains a part of the history of film and television in the German-speaking region.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Ein Volksfeind | – | TV Movie |
| 1977 | Ein unheimlich starker Abgang | Richter | TV Movie |
| 1973 | Pater Brown | General Drews | TV Series |
| 1972 | Butler Parker | Polizeinspektor | TV Series |
| 1972 | Hochzeit | Apotheker Gall | TV Movie |
| 1971 | The Taming of the Shrew | Baptista | TV Movie |
| 1969 | Köpfchen in das Wasser, Schwänzchen in die Höh | Herr Bronner | – |
| 1968 | Kirschen für Rom | Tigranes | TV Movie |
| 1968 | Assignment K | Joseph (uncredited) | – |
| 1967 | Dichters Ehrentag | Siegfried Meyer | TV Movie |
| 1967 | Graf Yoster gibt sich die Ehre | Dr. Stagel | TV Series |
| 1967 | Das Kriminalmuseum | Gottfried van Deegen | TV Series |
| 1967 | Der Werbeoffizier | – | TV Movie |
| 1967 | Balance | – | – |
| 1967 | Das Gold von Bayern | Hoftheater-Direktor | TV Movie |
| 1967 | Eiszeit der Liebe | Pfarrer Shapham | TV Movie |