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

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Es geschah am hellichten Tag1958-06-09Lt. Heinzi
Der Fälscher von London1961-08-15Inspektor Burke
Der unheimliche Mönch1965-12-17Sir Richard
Der Frosch mit der Maske1959-09-04Inspektor Elk
Der Hexer1964-08-21Inspector Warren / Henry Arthur Milton
Dr. M schlägt zu1972-12-26Dr. Orloff
Das schwarze Schaf1960-12-19Flambeau
Die unsichtbaren Krallen des Dr. Mabuse1962-03-30Police Commissioner Brahm
Die Physiker1964-11-05Kriminalinspektor Richard Voß
Der Mann, der nicht nein sagen konnte1958-09-03Alfons Ulrich
Rose Bernd1957-01-31Richter
Himmel ohne Sterne1955-10-14Hüske
Solang es hübsche Mädchen gibt1955-07-07
Robinson soll nicht sterben1957-02-07Mr. Greene
Der Greifer1958-03-20Dr. Schreiber
Es geschah am 20. Juli1955-06-18Malte Jaeger
Herrscher ohne Krone1957-01-15Kammerherr Guldberg
Haie und kleine Fische1957-09-26Leutnant Pauli
Der Schinderhannes1958-12-17Benzel
Gestatten, mein Name ist Cox1955-03-08Gauner Anton Kraczyk
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick1956-08-15Kassierer Rosenkranz
Der Fischer vom Heiligensee1955-09-16Gilchert
Die zwölf Geschworenen1963-10-25Dritter Geschworener
Der Strick um den Hals1975-11-01Maître Magloire
Madeleine und der Legionär1958-01-21Kapitän Gerlach
Mein Vater, der Schauspieler1956-09-01Ruehl, Agent
Der Engel mit dem Flammenschwert1954-10-21Krüger
Was Ihr wollt1968-12-31Narr
Gestehen Sie, Dr. Corda!1958-05-22Inspektor Guggitz
Schinderhannes1957-01-13Benzel
Weil du arm bist, mußt du früher sterben1956-04-11Arzt des Krankenhauses
Der Arzt von Stalingrad1958-02-20Walter Grosse
The Brain1962-09-05Mr. Walters
Biedermann und die Brandstifter1967-04-15Herr Gottlieb Biedermann
Bedaure, falsch verbunden1962-11-08Evans
Hanussen1955-09-14Der Staatsanwalt
Tagebuch eines Frauenmörders1969-06-18John Marojan
Soldatensender Calais1960-08-29

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