Marquard Bohm was a German actor and director best known for his roles in “Paradiso – Sieben Tage mit sieben Frauen” (2000), “Kings of the Road” (1976), and “Na und…?” (1968). Born on June 27, 1941, in Hamburg, Germany, he gained fame for his expressive performances and unique character portrayals, often playing outsiders and individualists. He passed away on February 3, 2006, in Wetter an der Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Marquard Bohm was the brother of Hark Bohm, who is also an accomplished filmmaker and actor. Bohm began his acting career in 1965 as an extra and moved on to become an assistant director in 1967. He had a strong presence in German theater, performing from 1986 to 2000 at Schauspielhaus Bochum.
Death and Legacy
Marquard Bohm died of heart failure on February 3, 2006, at the age of 64. His work in cinema and theater has left a lasting impact on German film, with many of his performances continuing to be celebrated today. He is remembered as one of Germany’s most expressive character actors, often referred to as the “German Belmondo.”
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rote Sonne | 1970-08-31 | Thomas |
| Warnung vor einer heiligen Nutte | 1971-08-28 | Ricky |
| Ein großer graublauer Vogel | 1971-04-09 | Bill |
| Paradiso – Sieben Tage mit sieben Frauen | 2000-04-05 | Rolf Silber |
| Der Joker | 1987-10-15 | Pfeffer |
| Deadlock | 1970-10-15 | Kid, the young killer |
| Endstation Freiheit | 1980-10-30 | John |
| Angst essen Seele auf | 1974-03-05 | Gruber |
| Moritz, lieber Moritz | 1978-03-10 | Barbaras Vater |
| Nordsee ist Mordsee | 1976-04-02 | Walter Schiedrowsky, Uwes Vater |