Uwe-Detlev Jessen was a German actor and director best known for his roles in Schauspielereien (1978), Der Oleanderpapagei (1995), and Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten (1979). He was born on October 2, 1931, in Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, and passed away on January 19, 2019, in Berlin, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Uwe-Detlev Jessen was born to actress Elli Jessen-Somann, which likely influenced his path into the performing arts. Throughout his career, he balanced both acting and directing, becoming a well-known figure in German theatre and film.
Career
Jessen had a prolific career in acting and directing, participating in various film and television productions from the 1960s to the 2000s. He is remembered for his versatile performances across multiple genres, especially in regional theatre.
Death and Legacy
Uwe-Detlev Jessen died on January 19, 2019, in Berlin, leaving behind a legacy in the arts. His contributions to German cinema and theatre have been recognized and appreciated by audiences and critics alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Die goldene Gans | 1964-09-26 | Kunz |
| Theaterdonner | 1995-01-01 | |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Der letzte Wille | 2000-01-01 | |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Der Oleanderpapagei | 1995-01-01 | Emanuel Striese |
| Ohnsorg – Theater – Der verflixte Strumpf | 1997-01-01 | Kaspar |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Frau Sperlings Raritätenladen | 1997-01-01 | Ehemann |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Wenn man Meyer heißt | 1996-01-01 | G.E. Hennepedder |
| Der geteilte Himmel | 1964-10-02 | Mangold |
| Alter schützt vor Liebe nicht | 1990-02-25 | Karl |
| Berlin um die Ecke | 1966-06-30 | |
| Marie Grubbe | 1990-01-01 | Hofprediger |
| Künstler, König und Modell | 1987-07-26 | Kossmann |
| Zeit zu leben | 1969-09-25 | |
| Die aus der 12b | 1962-02-23 | |
| Die gefrorenen Blitze | 1967-04-13 | Country Policeman |
| Solo für Martina | 1980-11-30 | |
| Ohnsorg Theater – Der goldene Anker | 2001-11-18 | Klaas, der Vater von Jens |
| Denn ich sah eine neue Erde | 1970-08-28 | |
| Ich bereue aufrichtig | 1977-03-30 | |
| Wege übers Land | 1968-09-22 | älterer SS-Mann |
| Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort | 1965-10-21 | Leiter der Strafvollzugsanstalt |
| Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort | 1965-10-21 | Genosse Kroll |
| Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort | 1965-10-21 | Eberhard Kallenbach |
| Polizeiruf 110 | 1971-06-27 | Dr. Pfeiffer |
| Polizeiruf 110 | 1971-06-27 | Herr Seiffert |
| Polizeiruf 110 | 1971-06-27 | Dr. Wiese |