Detlef Gieß
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 5, 1951
- Active Years
- 1965–1997 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Detlef Gieß.
Birthday: January 5, 1951.
Profession: Actor (film, television, stage) and voice actor/dubbing artist.
Education: Studied at the Theaterhochschule Leipzig.
Acting details: Took on film and television roles; after 2000, he focused on stage acting and dubbing.
Known for/Credits:
X2: X-Men United (2003) - Voice Actor/Dubbing.
Alien³ (1992).
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001).
Mama, I’m Alive.
Platz oder Sieg?.
Das Buschgespenst.
Die Lange Strasse.
Eine Handvoll Hoffnung.
Jan Oppen.
Ernst Thälmann.
Farssmann oder Zu Fuß in die Sackgasse.
Dubbing: Over 350 roles.
Detlef Gieß is an actor and voice actor born on January 5, 1951. After studying at the Theaterhochschule Leipzig, he performed various film and television roles. Following the year 2000, his work shifted toward stage acting and dubbing, where he has completed over 350 roles. His acting credits include Alien³ (1992), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), and X2: X-Men United (2003), for which he provided dubbing. Other works associated with him include Mama, I’m Alive, Platz oder Sieg?, Das Buschgespenst, Die Lange Strasse, Eine Handvoll Hoffnung, Jan Oppen, Ernst Thälmann, and Farssmann oder Zu Fuß in
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Gender: Male. Birthday: January 5, 1951. Known for: Acting. Known credits: 14.
[2] Wikipedia: Studied at Theaterhochschule Leipzig. Took on film and television roles. Also worked as a voice actor (Synchronsprecher). After 2000, he no longer appeared as a film and television actor, dedicating himself to stage acting and voice acting (over 350 roles).
[3] IMDb: Voice Actor - Dubbing: X2: X-Men United. Born: 5 January 1951. Known for: X2: X-Men United (2003), Alien³ (1992), and Bridget Jones's Diary (2001).
[4] TMDB: Actor. Work includes: Mama, I’m Alive, Platz oder Sieg?, Das Buschgespenst, Die Lange Strasse, Eine Handvoll Hoffnung, Jan Oppen, Ernst Thälmann, and Farssmann oder Zu Fuß in die Sackgasse.
[5] Grokipedia: German voice actor. Genres: science fiction, animation, and puppet-based entertainment.
[6] Biographies.net: General biography link (no specific facts provided in the snippet).
Paragraph 1: Early career and education.
Detlef Gieß was born on January 5, 1951. After studying at the Theaterhochschule Leipzig, he took on various film and television roles. His acting credits include works such as Alien³ (1992), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), and X2: X-Men United (2003). Other titles associated with his work include Mama, I’m Alive, Platz oder Sieg?, Das Buschgespenst, Die Lange Strasse, Eine Handvoll Hoffnung, Jan Oppen, Ernst Thälmann, and Farssmann oder Zu Fuß in die Sackgasse.
Paragraph 2: Shift in career.
Following the year 2000, Gieß ceased appearing as a film and television actor. Instead, he focused his professional efforts on stage acting and voice acting. As a German voice actor, he has worked across several genres, including science fiction, animation, and puppet-based entertainment. His career in dubbing includes more than 350 roles, such as his work on X2: X-Men United.
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"Detlef Gieß was born on January 5, 1951. After studying at the Theaterhochschule Leipzig, he took on various film and television roles. His acting credits include works such as Alien³ (1992), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), and X2: X-Men United (2003). Other titles associated with his work include Mama, I’m Alive, Platz oder Sieg?, Das Buschgespenst, Die Lange Strasse, Eine Handvoll Hoffnung, Jan Oppen, Ernst Thälmann, and Farssmann oder Zu Fuß in die Sackgasse.
Following the year 2000, Gieß ceased appearing as a film and television actor. Instead, he focused his professional efforts on stage acting and voice acting. As a German voice actor, he has worked across several genres, including science fiction, animation, and puppet-based entertainment. His career in dubbing includes more than
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
16 titles- Philipp Melanchthon - Reformator wider Willen (1997) as Philipp Melanchthon
- Farssmann oder Zu Fuß in die Sackgasse (1991)
- Jan Oppen (1987) as Sportlehrer Becker
- Ernst Thälmann (1986)
- Das Buschgespenst (1986) as Fritz Seidelmann
- Drei reizende Schwestern (1984) as Stefan Krüger
- Der zerbrochene Krug (1984) as Licht
- Chirurgus Johann Paul Schroth (1981) as Buckliger/junger Arzt
- Platz oder Sieg? (1981) as Lutz
- Die Lange Strasse (1979) as Heinz, ihr Sohn
- Eine Handvoll Hoffnung (1978)
- Mama, I’m Alive (1977) as Kuschke
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Unterleutnant Mohr
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Alfred Müller
- Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort (1965) as Lutz Marquardt
- Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort (1965) as Lutz Riegauer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Detlef Gieß best known for?
Detlef Gieß is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Polizeiruf 110 (1971), Polizeiruf 110 (1971), Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort (1965), Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort (1965).
When and where was Detlef Gieß born?
Detlef Gieß was born on January 5, 1951.
How many credits does Detlef Gieß have?
Detlef Gieß has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 1997.
What is Detlef Gieß's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Detlef Gieß (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullets, no preamble, no quotes. Source material provided: 6 sources. Strictness: Only verifiable facts from sources. No guessing. Name: Detlef Gieß. Birthday: January 5, 1951. Profes...
Detlef Gieß by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Unterleutnant Mohr — aged about 20
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Alfred Müller — aged about 20
- Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort (1965) as Lutz Marquardt — aged about 14
- Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort (1965) as Lutz Riegauer — aged about 14
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