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Götz George

Götz George

Actor · born 23 July 1938 · Berlin, Germany

Götz George (July 23, 1938 - June 19, 2016) was a German film, television, and stage actor. Born in Berlin, he was the son of actors Heinrich George and Berta Drews. He began performing on stage as a child and made his film debut alongside Romy Schneider in When the White Lilacs Bloom Again (1953).

George gained recognition through German adventure films during the 1960s, including The Treasure of the Silver Lake (1962). He became one of Germany’s most popular television actors through his portrayal of the unconventional police detective Horst Schimanski in the crime series Tatort (1981-1991). He later reprised the role in the spin-off series Schimanski (1997-2013).

Where to start: Böse Wetter - Das Geheimnis der Vergangenheit (2016).

As actor 96

TV shows 18

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Götz George movie?

By viewer score, Böse Wetter - Das Geheimnis der Vergangenheit (2016) at 6.0/10.

What are Götz George’s most popular movies?

Treasure of Silver Lake, Schtonk!, Winnetou and the Crossbreed.

How many movies has Götz George made?

96 films on TMDB, 96 as actor.

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