Christian Jeltsch
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- January 1, 1958 in Cologne, Germany
- Active Years
- 1964–2024 (61 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Christian Jeltsch (Writing focus).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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Source Material: Provided sources [1] through [6].
Strict Rule: Use only verifiable facts from the sources. No guessing.
Name: Christian Jeltsch.
Birth: May 1958 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany [2, 4]. (Note: Source [1] says Jan 1, 1958, but [2] and [4] say May 1958. I will use the specific month/year provided in multiple sources or just "1958").
Nationality/Profession: German screenwriter [4, 5], writer, assistant director [2], producer [5], actor, creator, director, and book [3].
Genres: Film drama and crime film [4], German television crime and drama series [5].
Known for/Credits:
Tatort (1970) [2].
Bella Block (1993) [2].
Verschollen am Kap (2011) [2].
Scene of the Crime [3].
Polizeiruf 110 [3].
Kreutzer Is Coming [3].
A good mother [3].
Die verlorene Tochter [3].
Kreutzer kommt ... ins Krankenhaus [3].
Rosannas Tochter [3].
Auf ewig und einen Tag [3].
Christian Jeltsch is a German screenwriter and producer known for his work in German television crime and drama series. Born in May 1958 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany, he is a writer, assistant director, actor, creator, director, and book contributor. His work primarily focuses on the genres of film drama and crime film. Jeltsch is known for his contributions to productions such as Tatort (1970), Bella Block
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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[1] TMDB: Writing (Known For), 26 known credits, Male, Birthday Jan 1, 1958 (68 years old), Birthplace Cologne, Germany.
[2] IMDb: Writer, Assistant Director. Known for: Tatort (1970), Bella Block (1993), Verschollen am Kap (2011). Born May 1958 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany.
[3] TMDB: Known as Writer, Actor, Screenplay, Creator, Director, and Book. Work includes: Scene of the Crime, Polizeiruf 110, Kreutzer Is Coming, A good mother, Die verlorene Tochter, Kreutzer kommt ... ins Krankenhaus, Rosannas Tochter, and Auf ewig und einen Tag.
[4] Wikipedia: German screenwriter (Drehbuchautor), genres: Filmdrama and Kriminalfilm, primarily for television productions. Born May 1958 in Cologne.
[5] Grokipedia: German screenwriter and producer, known for contributions to German television crime and drama series.
[6] AllMovie: Bio, credits, filmography info available.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Christian Jeltsch is a German screenwriter and producer who is primarily active in television productions. Born in May 1958 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany, he works within the genres of film drama and crime films. His professional contributions are noted for his work on German television crime and drama series.
Paragraph 2: Credits and Roles.
Jeltsch has a variety of professional roles, including writer, director, actor, creator, producer, and assistant director. His known credits include 26 works. He is recognized for his writing on projects such as Tatort, Bella Block, and Verschollen am Kap. Other titles associated with his work include Scene of the Crime, Polizeiruf 110, Kreutzer Is Coming, A good mother, Die verlorene Tochter, Kreutzer kommt ... ins Krankenhaus, Rosannas Tochter, and Auf ewig und einen Tag.
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"Christian Jeltsch is a German screenwriter and producer who is primarily active in television productions. Born in May 1958 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany, he works within the genres of film drama and crime films. His professional contributions are noted for his work on German television crime and drama series.
Jeltsch has a variety of professional roles, including writer, director, actor, creator, producer, and assistant director. His known credits include 26 works. He is recognized for his writing on projects such as Tatort, Bella Block, and Verschollen am Kap. Other titles associated with his work include Scene of the Crime, Polizeiruf 110, Kreutzer Is Coming, A good mother, Die verlorene Tochter, Kreutzer kommt ... ins Krankenhaus, Rosannas Tochter, and Auf ewig und einen Tag."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- Wo wir sind, ist oben (2024) Writer
- Wo wir sind, ist oben (2024) Creator
- Entführen für Anfänger (2024) Writer
- The Seed (2023) Creator
- Die verlorene Tochter (2020) Writer
- Schwarzach 23 - und das mörderische Ich (2020) Writer
- A good mother (2017) Writer
- Schwarzach 23 - und die Jagd nach dem Mordsfinger (2016) Book
- Weil ich dich liebe (2016) Writer
- Schwarzach 23 - Und die Hand des Todes (2015) Screenplay
- Stille (2013) Writer
- Deckname Luna (2012) Writer
- Kreutzer kommt ... ins Krankenhaus (2012) Writer
- Verschollen am Kap (2011) Writer
- Rosannas Tochter (2010) Writer
- Kreutzer Is Coming (2010) Writer
- Die Rebellin (2009) Screenplay
- Der russische Geliebte (2008) Director
- Auf ewig und einen Tag (2006) Writer
- Brennendes Schweigen (2000) Screenplay
- Deutscher Fernsehpreis (1999) as Self
- Spiel um dein Leben (1997) Writer
- Happy Video (1996) Writer
- Blauer Panther (1989) as Self
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) Writer
- Scene of the Crime (1970) Writer
- Grimme Award (1964) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Christian Jeltsch best known for?
Christian Jeltsch is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Happy Hell Night (1991), Polizeiruf 110 (1971), Young Frankenstein (1974).
When and where was Christian Jeltsch born?
Christian Jeltsch was born on January 1, 1958 in Cologne, Germany.
How many credits does Christian Jeltsch have?
Christian Jeltsch has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2024.
What is Christian Jeltsch's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Christian Jeltsch (Writing focus). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source Material: Provided sources [1] through [6]. Strict Rule: Use only verifiable facts from the sources. No guessing. Name: C...
Christian Jeltsch by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Deutscher Fernsehpreis (1999) as Self — aged about 41
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