Bernhard Wicki
Biography
Bernhard Wicki was an Austrian actor and film director. Born on October 28, 1919, in St. Pölten, Austria, he studied art history, history, and German literature in Breslau. Wicki was imprisoned in the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in 1939 due to his membership in the Bündischen Jugend. After his release, he moved to Vienna and then to Switzerland in 1944. Following World War II, Wicki starred in several films, including Die letzte Brücke and Es geschah am 20. Juli. He died on January 5, 2000, in Munich. Wicki's acting career spanned multiple films, with a total of 92 known credits.
Career overview
Bernhard Wicki began his acting career after World War II, starring in several films. One of his notable roles was in the 1953 film "Die letzte Brücke". He continued to work in the film industry, appearing in other notable films such as "Es geschah am 20. Juli" in 1955.
Wicki's acting career spanned multiple decades, with a total of 92 known credits. He worked in a variety of film genres, although specific details about his roles and the types of films he appeared in are not provided.
Wicki's acting career was marked by his work in post-war German-language cinema, particularly in West Germany. He was a key figure in the revitalization of German-language cinema, although specific details about his contributions and impact are not provided.
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Full Filmography
108 titles- Das Geheimnis (1994) as Dr. Virgil Schwarz
- Rosamunde Pilcher: Wilder Thymian (1994) as Sir Kenneth
- Royal Baths (1993)
- Success (1991) as Bichler
- I promessi sposi (1989) as padre gentiluomo
- Spider's Web (1989) as Herr Waizenbaum
- Spider's Web (1989) Director
- Spider's Web (1989) Screenplay
- The Legacy of Guldenburgs (1987) as Frederico Torres
- Sansibar oder Der letzte Grund (1987) Screenplay
- Sansibar oder Der letzte Grund (1987) Director
- Pattberg's Legacy (1987) as Herr Pattberg
- Killing Cars (1986) as Von der Mühle
- Die Grünstein-Variante (1985) Director
- Die Grünstein-Variante (1985) Screenplay
- Marie Ward - Zwischen Galgen und Glorie (1985) as George Abbot
- Paris, Texas (1984) as Doctor Ulmer
- Dangerous Moves (1984) as Pühl
- The Shore (1984) as Weber, Verleger
- Eine Art von Zorn (1984) as Philipp Sanger
- A Love in Germany (1983) as Dr. Borg
- Spring Symphony (1983) as Baron von Fricken
- Domino (1982) as Lehrter
- The Mysterious Stranger (1982) as Heinrich Stein
- A Case For Two (1981) as Professor Kaiser
- Im Schlaraffenland. Ein Roman unter feinen Leuten (1981) as Bankier James Türkheimer
- Death Watch (1980) as Katherine's Dad
- Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self
- Kidnapped (1979) as Hoseason
- Lemmings (1979) as Herr Leuwen
- Despair (1978) as Orlovius
- The Left-Handed Woman (1978) as The Publisher
- The Glass Cell (1978) as Polizeikommissar Österreich
- Der Mann im Schilf (1978) as Sir Gerald
- The Old Fox (1977) as Hans Pagel
- The Old Fox (1977) as Dragan Janczak
- Glücksucher (1977) as Kurt Siebold
- Die Eroberung der Zitadelle (1977) Writer
- Die Eroberung der Zitadelle (1977) Director
- Die Eroberung der Zitadelle (1977) Co-Producer
- Curd Jürgens - Der Filmstar, der vom Theater kam (1977) as Self
- Curd Jürgens - Der Filmstar, der vom Theater kam (1977) Writer
- Curd Jürgens - Der Filmstar, der vom Theater kam (1977) Director
- Three Paths to the Lake (1976) as Branco Trotta
- Crime and Passion (1976) as Rolf
- Derrick (1974) as Dr. Lechner
- Derrick (1974) as Karl Yurowski
- Je später der Abend (1973) as Self
- Weights and Measures (1973) Director
- Weights and Measures (1973) Writer
- The Century of Surgeons (1972) as König Edward VII.
- Carlos (1971) as Philipp
- Karpfs Karriere (1971) Director
- The Commissioner (1969) as Johannes Berneis
- The Commissioner (1969) as Dr. Wolfgang Brandes
- Your Caresses (1969) as Vater
- Die Enthüllung (1969) as Prof. Karl Jordan
- Graf Öderland (1968) as Staatsanwalt
- Affäre Dreyfuss (1968) as Emile Zola
- Der Feldmarschall (1968) as Baron
- Der Paukenspieler (1967) Director
- Der Paukenspieler (1967) Writer
- Ostwind (1967) as Konarski
- Morituri (1965) Director
- Grimme Award (1964) as Self
- The Visit (1964) Director
- Portuguese Vacation (1963) as Bernard
- Elf Jahre und ein Tag (1963) as Karl Rodenbach
- The Longest Day (1962) Director
- Sex Can Be Difficult (1962) as Hans (segment "Il serpente")
- Die Nashörner (1961) as Herr Behringer
- La Notte (1961) as Tommaso Garani
- The Miracle of Father Malachia (1961) Director
- The Miracle of Father Malachia (1961) Writer
- Lampenfieber (1960) as Rohrbach
- Stars in the Ring (1959) as Self
- The Bridge (1959) Screenplay
- The Bridge (1959) Director
- Frau im besten Mannesalter (1959) as Tex Richards
- The Cat (1958) as Bernard Werner
- Escape from Sahara (1958) as Luigi Locatelli
- Flucht in die Tropennacht (1958) as Robert
- The Restless Night (1958) as Priest Brunner
- Am Set von "Warum sind sie gegen uns?" (1958) as Self
- Frauensee (1958) as Karl Anton Graf Chur
- Warum sind sie gegen uns? (1958) Director
- Warum sind sie gegen uns? (1958) Screenplay
- Königin Luise (1957) as Zar Alexander
- Es wird alles wieder gut (1957) as Dr. Johann Krapp
- The Zurich Engagement (1957) as Paul Frank
- Frucht ohne Liebe (1956) as Dr.Kolb
- Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen (1956) as Dr. Jan Vlimmen
- Weil du arm bist, mußt du früher sterben (1956) as Dr. Grüter
- Du mein stilles Tal (1955) as Erik Linden
- It Happened on July 20th (1955) as Oberst Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg
- Children, Mother, and the General (1955) as Hauptmann Dornberg
- Rosen im Herbst (1955) as Geert von Innstetten
- Circus of Love (1954) as Franz
- Double Destiny (1954) as Rainer von Hohenburg
- Prisoners of Love (1954) as Franz Martens
- The Last Bridge (1954) as Boro
- Ewiger Walzer (1954) as Johann Strauss Sohn
- The Mosquito (1954) as Hugo
- Junges Herz voll Liebe (1953) as Vitus Zingerl
- German Film Award (1951) as Self
- The Fallen Star (1950) as Otto
- Bambi (1948) as Self
- The Postmaster (1940) as Statist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bernhard Wicki best known for?
Bernhard Wicki is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I promessi sposi (1989), The Legacy of Guldenburgs (1987), Paris, Texas (1984), Dangerous Moves (1984).
When and where was Bernhard Wicki born?
Bernhard Wicki was born on October 28, 1919 in St. Pölten, Austria. They passed away on January 3, 2000.
How many credits does Bernhard Wicki have?
Bernhard Wicki has accumulated over 108 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 1994.
What is Bernhard Wicki's background in cinema and television?
Bernhard Wicki was an Austrian actor and film director. Born on October 28, 1919, in St. Pölten, Austria, he studied art history, history, and German literature in Breslau. Wicki was imprisoned in the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in 1939 due to his membership in the Bündischen Jugend. After his release, he moved to...
Bernhard Wicki by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Bambi (1948) as Self — aged about 28
- Paris, Texas (1984) as Doctor Ulmer — aged about 64
- The Commissioner (1969) as Johannes Berneis — aged about 49
- The Commissioner (1969) as Dr. Wolfgang Brandes — aged about 49
- La Notte (1961) as Tommaso Garani — aged about 41
- I promessi sposi (1989) as padre gentiluomo — aged about 69
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