Benno Hoffmann
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 30, 1919 in Süderbrarup, Germany
- Died
- March 9, 2005 (aged 85)
- Active Years
- 1955–1999 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 107 credits in database
Biography
Benno Hoffmann was a German actor, production manager, choreographer, and assistant director who was born on May 30, 1919, in Süderbrarup. Throughout his career, he accumulated 105 known credits. Hoffmann was also active as a voice actor and dubbing artist between 1955 and 1984, providing German voices for actors such as Zero Mostel, Boris Karloff, and Clifton James. His filmography includes appearances or contributions to works such as North by Northwest, Seven Samurai, Frankenstein, Werner - Volles Rooäää!!!, The Cow and I, Werner: Eat My Dust!!!, Werner and the Wizard of Booze, Tomorrow Is My Turn, Room 13, Lina Braake, and Teenage Wolfpack. He was married to Anna Smolik and died on March 9, 2005, in Vomp, Austria.
Career overview
Benno Hoffmann was a German actor, production manager, and choreographer who was born on May 30, 1919, in Süderbrarup. Throughout his career, he accumulated 105 known credits. His work in film included roles in productions such as The Cow and I, Tomorrow Is My Turn, Room 13, Lina Braake, and Teenage Wolfpack. He was also involved in the Werner film series, including Werner - Volles Rooäää!!!, Werner: Eat My Dust!!!, and Werner and the Wizard of Booze.
In addition to his on-screen acting, Hoffmann worked as an assistant director and a voice actor. Between 1955 and 1984, he was active as a dubbing artist, providing German voices for various international actors. His dubbing credits included Zero Mostel in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Boris Karloff in Frankenstein, and Clifton James as Sheriff J. W. Pepper in the James Bond films Live and Let Die and The Man with the Golden Gun. He is also credited for his dubbing work on the film North by Northwest. Hoffmann was married to Anna Smolik and passed away on March 9, 2005, in Vomp, Austria, at the age of 85.
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107 titles- Werner - Volles Rooäää!!! (1999) as Bruno (voice)
- Werner: Eat My Dust!!! (1996) as Bruno (voice)
- Briefgeheimnis (1994)
- Oppen und Ehrlich (1992)
- Pssst ... (1990) as Self
- Werner and the Wizard of Booze (1990) as Bruno (voice)
- Flitterabend (1988) as Self
- Großstadtrevier (1986)
- Mary & Gordy - Frau'n, Frau'n, Frau'n (1986) as Self
- Der Fahnder (1984) as Plaschke
- 6 Richtige (1983) as Grandfather Richtig
- Today We're Playing Boss (1981)
- Verstehen Sie Spaß? (1980) as Self
- Auf Achse (1980) as Taxiunternehmer
- Die Entführung der Mainzelmännchen (1980) as Senderchef
- Locker vom Hocker (1979) as Spezialagent Oberst Kusnovsk
- Es begann bei Tiffany (1979)
- Wehe, wenn Schwarzenbeck kommt (1979) as Schwarzenbeck
- Medienklinik (1978) as Pförtner
- Eine Schmugglergeschichte - Die Legende des Tabak-Peter (1978) as Ikarus
- Eichholz & Söhne (1977) as Paul Funke
- Herr S. kommt nicht zum Zuge (1976) as Polizist
- Musik ist Trumpf (1975) as Self
- Lina Braake (1975) as Jawlonski
- Streng geheim (1975) as Sam
- Berlinger (1975)
- Derrick (1974) as Herr Mangold, 'Objektschutz'
- Drei Männer im Schnee (1974) as Leo Plotte
- Der Lord von Barmbeck (1974) as Pferdehändler
- Lokaltermin (1973) as Bauunternehmer Kopp
- Ein Herz und eine Seele (1973) as Dr. Winterstein
- Polizeistation (1973) as Kapitän Klindt
- Im Auftrag von Madame (1972) as Mijnherr Toggenbrug
- Butler Parker (1972) as Carpenters Schläger
- Was wissen Sie von Titipu? (1972) as Pu-Ba
- Die keusche Susanne (1972) as Krause
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self
- Der Vereinsmeier (1971) as Heidecker
- Kennzeichen Rosa Nelke (1971) as Kellner Willibald
- Alter Film wird wieder jung (1971) as Eddy
- Professor Sound und die Pille (1971) as Lehrer
- Der Opernball (1971) as Jean
- Die Kriminalerzählung (1970) as Honigmaul
- Miss Molly Mill (1970) as Christopher Yellow
- Christoph Kolumbus oder Die Entdeckung Amerikas (1970) as Medizinmann
- Erbe gesucht - Theater vorhanden (1970) as Robineau
- No Pawing, Darling (1970) as Gefangener
- Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde (1969) as Self
- Das Sonntagskonzert (1969) as Self
- Percy Stuart (1969) as George
- Erkennen Sie die Melodie? (1969) as Self
- Stewardesses (1969) as Schwieriger Fluggast
- Der spanische Bürgerkrieg (1969) as Kindelán y Duary
- Night-Club (1968) as Self
- Sein Traum vom Grand Prix (1968) as Jack Jones
- Spedition Marcus (1968) as Bruno Paschke
- Beyond Control (1968) as reicher Mann
- The Castle (1968) as Schwarzer
- Phoebus (1968) as Korr
- Kommissar Brahm (1967) as Alfredo Gonzales
- Tragödie in einer Wohnwagenstadt (1967) as Sankey
- Der Tag, an dem die Kinder verschwanden (1967) as Gordula
- Polizeifunk ruft (1966) as Anton Bremer
- Polizeifunk ruft (1966) as Älterer Kohlenträger
- Intercontinental-Express (1966) as Herr "Dr. Oetzmann"
- Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy (1966)
- Leben wie die Fürsten (1966) as Kommissar
- Robin Hood, der edle Räuber (1966) as Sir Douglas, Sheriff von Nottingham
- Geibelstraße 27 (1966) as Karl Untertänig
- ...18 - 20 nur nicht passen (1965) as himself
- Die Schlüssel (1965) as Cliff Fletcher
- Das große Ohr (1965) as Trécu
- Annie Get Your Gun (1965) as Sitting Bull
- Der Kandidat (1965) as Pferdehändler Hombourg
- Weiße Wyandotten (1965) as August
- Gewagtes Spiel (1964) as Igor Dimitrow
- Room 13 (1964) as Blackstone-Edward
- The Canterville Ghost (1964) as Mr. J.P. Otis
- Der Kaiser vom Alexanderplatz (1964) as Schmidtchen
- The Foggy Night Murderer (1964) as Komarek
- Sicher ist sicher (1964) as Big Taff
- Das Pferd (1964) as Besoffener Matrose
- Das ozeanische Fest (1964) as Pierre
- Zwischenmahlzeit (1963) as Self
- Das Glück läuft hinterher (1963) as Theo Schallbecher
- Feuerwerk (1963) as Onkel Gustav
- Haifischbar (1962) as Self
- Escape from East Berlin (1962)
- Everyone Dies Alone (1962) as Kriminalassistent Schröder
- Das Paradies von Pont L'Eveque (1962) as Polan
- Gabriel Schillings Flucht (1962) as Klas Olfers
- Der Transport (1961) as Ketten-Charly
- Tomorrow Is My Turn (1960) as Otto
- The Fair (1960)
- The Cow and I (1959) as un Garde
- 2 x Adam, 1 x Eva (1959) as Lehtinen
- Der König ist tot (1959) as Leutnant der Kriminalpolizei
- Labyrinth (1959) as Dr. Beckmeyer
- Die Halbzarte (1959)
- Die Halbzarte (1959) Choreographer
- Last Stop Love (1958) as Fabrikarbeiter
- Münchhausen in Afrika (1958) as Wildhüter
- Stefanie (1958) as Herr 'Großer Bär'
- Zum blauen Bock (1957) as Self
- Teenage Wolfpack (1956)
- Die Barrings (1955) as Gutsinspektor Barbknecht
- Fleeing No More (1955) Production Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Benno Hoffmann best known for?
Benno Hoffmann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Großstadtrevier (1986), Der Fahnder (1984), Verstehen Sie Spaß? (1980), Auf Achse (1980).
When and where was Benno Hoffmann born?
Benno Hoffmann was born on May 30, 1919 in Süderbrarup, Germany. They passed away on March 9, 2005.
How many credits does Benno Hoffmann have?
Benno Hoffmann has 107 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1955 and 1999.
What is Benno Hoffmann's background in cinema and television?
Benno Hoffmann was a German actor, production manager, choreographer, and assistant director who was born on May 30, 1919, in Süderbrarup. Throughout his career, he accumulated 105 known credits. Hoffmann was also active as a voice actor and dubbing artist between 1955 and 1984, providing German voices for actors such ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self — aged about 52
- Ein Herz und eine Seele (1973) as Dr. Winterstein — aged about 54
- Der Fahnder (1984) as Plaschke — aged about 65
- The Cow and I (1959) as un Garde — aged about 40
- Auf Achse (1980) as Taxiunternehmer — aged about 61
- Percy Stuart (1969) as George — aged about 50
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