Karl-Heinz Kreienbaum was a German actor known for his work at the Ohnsorg Theater in Hamburg and various film and television appearances.
Personal and Family Life
Karl-Heinz Kreienbaum was born on April 29, 1915, in Hamburg, Germany. He pursued his acting career after attending secondary school, studying under Willi Maertens at the Thalia Theatre. He was married to Gertrud from 1942 until his death and they had one child together.
Career
Kreienbaum made his stage debut in November 1936 at the Landestheater Neuss and returned to Hamburg after World War II. He became a prominent actor at the Ohnsorg Theater from 1949 onwards and celebrated his 65th stage anniversary in November 2001.
Death and Legacy
Karl-Heinz Kreienbaum passed away on October 16, 2002, in Schleswig, Germany. He left behind a rich legacy in German theater and film, remembered for his extensive body of work and contributions to Hamburg’s cultural scene.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Das hab ich in Paris gelernt | 1960-04-15 | |
| Ohnsorg-Theater – Der Düvelsblitz | 1989-01-01 | Jakob Hahn |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Seine Majestät Gustav Krause | 1994-03-13 | Gustav Krause |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Wenn der Hahn kräht | 1976-04-30 | Jan Kreyenborg |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Die Kartenlegerin | 1968-09-13 | Staatsanwalt |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Vater Philipp | 1963-01-01 | Doktor Denker |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Für die Katz | 1974-03-08 | Gerd |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Diederk soll heiraten | 1966-09-18 | Swobbengeersvater |
| Der Teufel spielte Balalaika | 1961-02-21 | Obermüller |
| Glücksritter | 1957-03-06 | Kuhnert |
| Die Rache der Ostfriesen | 1976-10-03 | Jan Harms |
| Holstein Lovers | 1999-03-24 | |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Hoppla, nu kommt Hannes | 1972-09-29 | Kalli Glanz, Eisenwarenhändler |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Gute Nacht, Frau Engel | 1983-05-28 | Walter Haller |
| Der Mann, der sich verkaufte | 1959-03-12 | Kriminalkommissar Droehnlein |
| Die eigenen vier Wände | 1965-08-07 | Karl |
| Der Landarzt Dr. Brock | 1967-08-05 | Herr Maiers |
| Die Männer vom K3 | 1988-09-24 | Waffenhändler |