Paul Kuhn was an American actor and composer who is best known for Drillinge an Bord, Musik ombord, and Männersache. He was born on March 12, 1928, in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany, and passed away on September 23, 2013, in Bad Wildungen, Hesse, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Paul Kuhn was born into a family where his father worked as a croupier. He had two marriages, first to an unnamed spouse with whom he had one child, and later to Ute Hellermann in 1988, who remained with him until his death. His love for music began at a young age, and he was performing publicly at just eight years old.
Career Highlights
Kuhn began his musical career early and became notable in the jazz scene, even during the difficult Nazi era. In 1968, he became the head of the entertainment orchestra at Sender Freies Berlin. After 1980, he established his own orchestra in Cologne and continued his career by touring with prominent figures in the music industry into the 2000s.
Death and Legacy
Paul Kuhn died on September 23, 2013, in Bad Wildungen, Germany. He is remembered for his contributions to music and film, and for being a charismatic figure in the entertainment industry. His legacy lives on through his recordings and performances that continue to be cherished by fans.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Drillinge an Bord | 1959-12-22 | Himself |
| Musik ombord | 1958-10-23 | Heinz Wolff |
| Schenk mir dein Herz | 2010-10-03 | Heinrich Mutesius |
| Der Mann, der Peter Alexander war | 2006-06-29 | Himself |
| Playgirl | 1966-06-23 | Self |
| Noch ‘ne Oper | 1979-02-21 | Conductor |
| Liebe, Sommer und Musik | 1956-10-10 | Sänger |
| Der trojanische Sessel | 1971-10-06 | Herschbach |
| Biedermann und die Brandstifter | 1958-05-21 | Ein Feuerwehrmann |
| Bugs Bunny’s Wild World of Sports | 1989-02-15 | (voice) |
| Sing! Inge, Sing! | 2011-03-30 | Himself |