Siegfried Lowitz

Siegfried Lowitz was a German actor who is best known for his roles in The Old Fox, The Vengeance of Doctor Mabuse, and Biedermann und die Brandstifter. He made significant contributions to film and television, particularly in crime dramas.

Personal and Family Life

Siegfried Lowitz was born on September 22, 1914, in Berlin, Germany. He was married to Marianne Probst from 1952 until his death in 1999 and had previously been married to Elisabeth Felber, with whom he divorced. During World War II, he served as a grenadier in the 7th Panzer Division but was discharged in 1943.

Career

Lowitz began his acting career in cabaret and became an integral member of the Munich Kammerspiele theater during the early 1950s. He gained fame for his portrayal of Captain Queeg in “The Caine Mutiny,” which led to numerous roles in films and television, often portraying police officers. He is particularly remembered for his role as Hauptkommissar Erwin Köster in the series The Old Fox, which aired from 1977.

Death and Legacy

Siegfried Lowitz passed away on June 27, 1999, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. He left behind a rich legacy in German cinema and television, having built a reputation for his distinctive roles in crime and drama genres. His performances continue to be celebrated by fans of classic German films.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Es geschah am hellichten Tag 1958-06-09 Lt. Heinzi
Der Fälscher von London 1961-08-15 Inspektor Burke
Der unheimliche Mönch 1965-12-17 Sir Richard
Der Frosch mit der Maske 1959-09-04 Inspektor Elk
Der Hexer 1964-08-21 Inspector Warren / Henry Arthur Milton
Dr. M schlägt zu 1972-12-26 Dr. Orloff
Das schwarze Schaf 1960-12-19 Flambeau
Die unsichtbaren Krallen des Dr. Mabuse 1962-03-30 Police Commissioner Brahm
Die Physiker 1964-11-05 Kriminalinspektor Richard Voß
Der Mann, der nicht nein sagen konnte 1958-09-03 Alfons Ulrich
Rose Bernd 1957-01-31 Richter
Himmel ohne Sterne 1955-10-14 Hüske
Solang es hübsche Mädchen gibt 1955-07-07
Robinson soll nicht sterben 1957-02-07 Mr. Greene
Der Greifer 1958-03-20 Dr. Schreiber
Es geschah am 20. Juli 1955-06-18 Malte Jaeger
Herrscher ohne Krone 1957-01-15 Kammerherr Guldberg
Haie und kleine Fische 1957-09-26 Leutnant Pauli
Der Schinderhannes 1958-12-17 Benzel
Gestatten, mein Name ist Cox 1955-03-08 Gauner Anton Kraczyk
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick 1956-08-15 Kassierer Rosenkranz
Der Fischer vom Heiligensee 1955-09-16 Gilchert
Die zwölf Geschworenen 1963-10-25 Dritter Geschworener
Der Strick um den Hals 1975-11-01 Maître Magloire
Madeleine und der Legionär 1958-01-21 Kapitän Gerlach
Mein Vater, der Schauspieler 1956-09-01 Ruehl, Agent
Der Engel mit dem Flammenschwert 1954-10-21 Krüger
Was Ihr wollt 1968-12-31 Narr
Gestehen Sie, Dr. Corda! 1958-05-22 Inspektor Guggitz
Schinderhannes 1957-01-13 Benzel
Weil du arm bist, mußt du früher sterben 1956-04-11 Arzt des Krankenhauses
Der Arzt von Stalingrad 1958-02-20 Walter Grosse
The Brain 1962-09-05 Mr. Walters
Biedermann und die Brandstifter 1967-04-15 Herr Gottlieb Biedermann
Bedaure, falsch verbunden 1962-11-08 Evans
Hanussen 1955-09-14 Der Staatsanwalt
Tagebuch eines Frauenmörders 1969-06-18 John Marojan
Soldatensender Calais 1960-08-29

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