Peter Behrens was a German actor and musician best known for his roles in “Mother’s Meat & Freud’s Flesh,” “Tausend Augen,” and “Manta – Der Film.” Born on September 4, 1946, in Sanderbusch, Lower Saxony, Germany, he contributed to the music scene as a member of the band Trio before transitioning into acting. He passed away on May 11, 2016, in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Peter Behrens completed high school in Jaderberg before attending a nearby college, which he left shortly after. He then toured as a drummer in various bands, playing across northern Germany and even spending six months in Africa. In the late 1980s, he started acting and gained recognition in several films.
Career
In the early 1980s, Peter was a member of the German band Trio, where he played the drums alongside Stephan Remmler and Gert “Kralle” Krawinkel. The band achieved fame through their minimalistic hit “Da Da Da” as part of the New German Wave. In the late 1980s, he appeared in films, including larger roles in “Andre Handles Them All,” “Drei gegen Drei,” and “Tausend Augen.”
Death and Legacy
Peter Behrens died on May 11, 2016, due to multiple organ failure in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. His contributions to music and film left a lasting impact, particularly in the German entertainment industry. He is remembered for both his musical talent with Trio and his roles in various films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Drei gegen drei | 1985-11-28 | General Klotz |
| Die Wahrheit über Extrabreit | 1983-12-01 | Self (uncredited) |
| Tausend Augen | 1984-05-13 | Kargus |
| Manta – Der Film | 1991-09-18 | Polizist Meuser |
| Trio – Best Of Trio | 2003-04-01 | |
| Da Da Da – Drei Mann im Doppelbett | 2009-08-17 | Self |
| Die ZDF-Hitparade | 1969-01-18 | Self |
| Menschen | 1982-01-09 | Self |
| Bei Bio | 1983-03-10 | Self |
| ZDF-Fernsehgarten | 1986-06-29 | Self |
| TV Story Superstar | 2020-01-23 | Self (archive footage) |