Herb Andress

Herb Andress was an American actor best known for his roles in films such as Enemy Mine, Red Heat, and Luther.

Personal and Family Life

Born on January 10, 1935, in Bad Goisern, Upper Austria, Herb Andress always dreamed of becoming an actor. He moved to France in 1957 and later to New York in 1961, eventually settling in San Francisco. His notable performance alongside Elena Williams in their famous act “The Magical Dolls” helped establish his career.

Career Highlights

Herb started his acting career under the name Herbert Andreas, often portraying German characters in the series Combat!. After moving to Rome in 1968, he adopted the name Herb Andress and transitioned into international films. He received training at Columbia Pictures, where he worked with prominent figures like Charlton Heston and Ida Lupino, which played a significant role in his development as an actor.

Death and Legacy

Herb Andress passed away on April 8, 2004, in Munich, Germany, due to cancer. His contributions to film and television left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his diverse roles across various genres, especially in international cinema.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Luther 2003-10-29 Gunter
Die Venusfalle 1988-05-19
Enemy Mine 1985-12-12 Hopper
Red Heat 1985-05-28 Werner
Movie Star, American Style or; LSD, I Hate You 1966-01-01 Venda
Taxi für eine Leiche 2002-10-30 Ingenieer
Die Totenschmecker 1979-02-22 Kurt
Quella dannata pattuglia 1969-04-17 German Pilot
Die Vertreibung aus dem Paradies 1977-04-01 Anton Paulisch/Andy Pauls
Sei zärtlich Pinguin 1982-02-25
Die Gefesselten 2000-11-15 Peter Werth
Warnung vor einer heiligen Nutte 1971-08-28 Mark
Die Reinheit des Herzens 1980-06-06
La figlia di Frankenstein 1971-10-22 Hunchback
Fähre in den Tod 1996-01-01 Eriksen
Auf den Tag genau 1986-06-14
The Last Rebel 1971-09-24 Lieutenant
Casanova & Co. 1977-03-01 Nobleman (uncredited)
Die Frau mit dem roten Hut 1984-01-06 Director
Baltic Storm 2003-09-01 Juri Roos
Delitto d’autore 1974-01-01
Ordine firmato in bianco 1974-11-13 Michel Werther
Inside the Third Reich 1982-05-09
Feuer! 1979-05-27 Ernegger
Hell Hunters 1988-02-15 Johann
Who? 1974-04-18
Гардемарины III 1992-11-20 Fridrikh II – prusskiy korol
Lili Marleen 1981-01-14 Reintgen
Ab morgen sind wir reich und ehrlich 1976-04-02 Regieassistent
Io monaca… per tre carogne e sette peccatrici 1972-05-25 Little Ivan
Chaque jour a son secret 1958-06-11 (uncredited)
Combat! 1962-10-02 German
Burke’s Law 1963-09-20 Ehrberg
Polizeiruf 110 1971-06-27 Richter
Küstenwache 1997-04-19 Kapitän Erzleben
Tatort 1970-11-29 Baretti
Krimistunde 1982-04-08
Auf Achse 1980-10-28 Hank
Balko 1995-03-19 Rüdiger Wolf
Der ganz normale Wahnsinn 1979-01-01 Herb
Monaco Franze 1983-03-03