Werner Hinz was a German actor known for his roles in The Longest Day, No Greater Love, and The Plot to Assassinate Hitler. He was born on January 18, 1903, in Berlin, Germany, and passed away on February 10, 1985, in Hamburg, West Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Werner Hinz was married to Ehmi Bessel from 1934 until his death, and they had two children together. He was the father of actors Knut Hinz and Michael Hinz, and he also had a stepdaughter, actress Dinah Hinz. Hinz studied acting at the Deutsches Theater under renowned director Max Reinhardt.
Career
Hinz began his stage career in 1922 and performed in various theaters across Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg. He transitioned to film in 1935, often portraying military figures, dignitaries, and aristocrats. After 1949, he was frequently seen in leading roles in East German DEFA films, gaining recognition for his powerful performances.
Death and Legacy
Werner Hinz died on February 10, 1985, in Hamburg, West Germany. His contributions to theater and film left a lasting legacy, especially in the realm of German cinema, where he is remembered for his stately portrayals of complex characters.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Buddenbrooks – 1. Teil | 1959-11-10 | Jean Buddenbrook |
| Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull | 1957-04-24 | Stabsarzt |
| Geständnis unter vier Augen | 1954-09-14 | Jorge |
| Feuerwerk | 1954-09-15 | Albert Oberholzer |
| Verdammt die jungen Sünder nicht | 1961-01-01 | Oskar Jüttner |
| The Longest Day | 1962-09-25 | Field Marshal Erwin Rommel |
| Der 20. Juli | 1955-06-21 | Generaloberst Ludwig Beck |
| Ohm Krüger | 1941-01-02 | Jan Krüger |
| Ruf an das Gewissen | 1951-05-13 | Volkmar Hollberg, Schriftsteller |
| Der alte und der junge König | 1935-01-02 | Kronprinz Friedrich |
| Meine Herren Söhne | 1945-02-20 | Kurt Redwitz, Gutsbesitzer |