Dieter Pfaff
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 2, 1947 in Dortmund, Germany
- Died
- March 5, 2013
- Active Years
- 1959–2012 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 102 credits in database
Biography
Dieter Pfaff was a male actor known for ninety-five known credits. He was born in Dortmund, Germany, on October 2, 1947. From 1995 onward, he lived with his family in Hamburg. His daughter works as a screenwriter and director and is married to director Max Zähle. Pfaff suffered from partial red-green color blindness. On September 20, 2012, his agency announced that he had lung cancer. While preparing for the fifth season of the show Tlusťoch, Pfaff succumbed to his illness on March 5, 2013, at the age of sixty-five, surrounded by his family. His known film and television work includes Beck, Auf Achse, and Fahnder, Der.
Career overview
Dieter Pfaff was a male actor known for ninety-five known credits in movies and television shows. Born in Dortmund, Germany, on October 2, 1947, his acting work included appearances in films and programs such as Beck, Auf Achse, Fahnder, and Der. Beginning in 1995, he lived with his family in Hamburg. His daughter, who became a screenwriter and director, is married to director Max Zähle.
In addition to his acting career, Pfaff suffered from partial red-green color blindness. On September 20, 2012, his agency announced that he had lung cancer. While preparing for the fifth season of the television show featuring his role in Tlusťoch, Pfaff succumbed to his illness at the age of sixty-five on March 5, 2013, passing away surrounded by his family.
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102 titles- Balthasar Berg - Sylt sehen und sterben (2012) as Balthasar Berg
- Inas Nacht (2007) as Self
- Beck 21 - The Japanese Painting (2007) as Kommissar Sperling
- Beck 18 - The Girl in the Root Cellar (2006)
- Der Dicke (2005) as Gregor Ehrenberg
- Stars präsentieren (2005) as Self
- Erinnere dich, wenn du kannst (2005) as Max Walden
- Unser Pappa – Herzenswünsche (2004) as Achim Hagenau
- Menschen bei Maischberger (2003) as Self
- Im Schatten der Macht (2003) as Hans-Dietrich Genscher
- Verrückt ist auch normal (2003) as Pluto
- Bloch (2002) as Dr. Maximilian Bloch
- The Woman Who Doubted Dr. Fabian (2002) as Willi
- Newenas weite Reise (2001) as Kojak
- Unser Pappa (2001) as Achim Hagenau
- Goebbels und Geduldig (2001) as Eugen Haase
- Ein Vater zum Verlieben (2001) as Richard Brosche
- Menschen der Woche (2000) as Self
- ARD Buffet (2000) as Self
- Verhängnisvolles Glück (2000) as Christoph
- Pfeifer (2000) as Friedemann Pfeifer
- Nie mehr zweite Liga (2000) as Lamare
- A Handful of Grass (2000)
- Krieger und Liebhaber (2000) as Alfons
- Kaliber Deluxe (2000) as Paul Honcek
- Der tote Taucher im Wald (2000) as Konrad Hartwich
- Einer geht noch (2000) as Albert
- Beckmann (1999) as Self
- Beck (1999) as Hans Sperling
- Late Show (1999) as Mick Meyer
- Ich habe nein gesagt (1999) as Danzer
- Racheengel - Stimme aus dem Dunkeln (1999) as Gabriel
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self
- Ein Herz für Kinder (1998) as Self
- Sabine Christiansen (1998) as Self
- Die Cleveren (1998) as Hubert Keller
- Totalschaden (1998) as Michael Eckhoff
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self
- Zimmer frei! (1996) as Self
- Sperling (1996) as Kommissar Hans Sperling
- Sperling (1996) Creator
- Bruder Esel (1996) as Ludger Spengler
- Kuppke (1996) as Siggi Kuppke
- Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) as Self
- Balko (1995) as Vollmer
- A.S. Gefahr ist sein Geschäft (1995) as Pauli
- Die Straßen von Berlin (1995) as Senator Büscher
- alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio (1994) as Self
- Zwei alte Hasen (1994) as Moses
- Das Phantom (1994) as Hauptkommissar Paule Pietsch
- Das schafft die nie (1994) as Vater
- Molls Reisen (1994) as Uwe
- RTL Samstag Nacht (1993)
- Heimatgeschichten (1992) as Heinrich Groth
- Heimatgeschichten (1992) as Heiner Bruhns
- Unser Lehrer Doktor Specht (1992) as Dr. Pillwein
- Langer Samstag (1992) as Horst Schmude
- Zärtliche Erpresserin (1992) as Rab 1
- DAS! (1991) as Self
- Knastmusik (1991) as Oberwachtmeister Alfred Biesenlechner
- Die lieben Verwandten (1991) as von Eibenmeister
- Die Blattlaus (1991) as Walter
- Manta - Der Film (1991) as Heinz Grabowski
- Drehort Pfarrhaus (1990) as Herr Volt
- Abenteuer Airport (1990) as Pollak
- Voll daneben - Gags mit Diether Krebs (1990)
- Bei mir liegen Sie richtig (1990) as Frundsberg
- Der Schnee der Anden (1990)
- Blauer Panther (1989) as Self
- Die Männer vom K3 (1988) as Willi Schwarz
- Eurocops (1988)
- Anwalt Abel (1988) as Hiltsch
- Nachtcafé (1987) as Self
- Hafendetektiv (1987)
- Das Gelächter des Suppenhuhns (1987)
- Schlüsselblumen (1987)
- The Crack Connection (1987) as Schäfer
- Liebling Kreuzberg (1986) as Herr Laumer
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self
- Der Fahnder (1984) as Otto Schatzschneider
- Treffer (1984) as Hr. Pichler jr.
- Telestar (1983) as Self
- Hans im Glück aus Herne 2 (1983)
- The Swing (1983)
- Martin Luther (1983) as Papst Leo X.
- Wortwechsel (1982) as Self
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Das Traumschiff (1981) as Walter Muck
- Mein Freund der Scheich (1981) as Pit Brinkmann
- Auf Achse (1980) as Fred
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- Die Straße (1978) as Solo
- Kölner Treff (1976) as Self
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Stabsunteroffizier
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Gast
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Hubert Möhlmann
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Schäfer
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Geiger
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Armin Wulf
- Grimme Award (1964) as Self
- Stars in the Ring (1959) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dieter Pfaff best known for?
Dieter Pfaff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Inas Nacht (2007), Beck 21 - The Japanese Painting (2007), Beck 18 - The Girl in the Root Cellar (2006), Boathouse Detectives (2010).
When and where was Dieter Pfaff born?
Dieter Pfaff was born on October 2, 1947 in Dortmund, Germany. They passed away on March 5, 2013.
How many credits does Dieter Pfaff have?
Dieter Pfaff has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2012.
What is Dieter Pfaff's background in cinema and television?
Dieter Pfaff was a male actor known for ninety-five known credits. He was born in Dortmund, Germany, on October 2, 1947. From 1995 onward, he lived with his family in Hamburg. His daughter works as a screenwriter and director and is married to director Max Zähle. Pfaff suffered from partial red-green color blindness. O...
Dieter Pfaff by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sabine Christiansen (1998) as Self — aged about 50
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self — aged about 49
- Die Straßen von Berlin (1995) as Senator Büscher — aged about 47
- RTL Samstag Nacht (1993) — aged about 45
- Inas Nacht (2007) as Self — aged about 59
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self — aged about 50
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