Eberhard Feik
Biography
Eberhard Feik was a German actor. He is widely recognized for his long-standing role as Christian Thanner, a police detective who served as the partner to Horst Schimanski in the long-running television crime series Tatort. Feik portrayed the character of Thanner in numerous episodes of the series, which was produced by the Westdeutscher Rundfunk. Throughout his career, he appeared in various television and film productions, establishing a significant presence in German media. His professional work is characterized by his consistent contributions to the procedural drama genre. Feik remained a prominent figure in the industry until his death, leaving behind a legacy defined by his portrayal of the pragmatic and analytical Thanner.
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72 titles- Das kalifornische Quartett (1995) as Willy
- Eine Frau will nach oben (1995) as Katzke
- Tödliche Besessenheit (1994) as Schorsch Waller
- Harry & Sunny (1993) as Walter Budkowski
- Ein Mann am Zug (1993) as Viktor Reimann
- Mr. Bluesman (1993) as Joe
- Wolffs Revier (1992) as Jupp Prollka
- Unser Lehrer Doktor Specht (1992) as Herr Bliese
- Negerküsse (1992) as Schlinzert
- Jux und Dallerei (1992) as Self
- Die Distel (1992) as Schnickmann
- Vera Wesskamp (1992) as Erich Groothus
- Snow White (1992) as Cappellano
- Pizza Colonia (1991) as Karlheins Pütz
- Kommissar Klefisch (1990) as Harry Pütz
- Abenteuer Airport (1990) as Brasch
- Baldur Blauzahn (1990) as Baldur Blauzahn
- Der Spatzenmörder (1989)
- Total Normal (1989) as Self
- Er - Sie - Es (1989) as Manne
- Bodo - Eine ganz normale Familie (1989) as Deutschlehrer
- Die Männer vom K3 (1988) as Rolf Ende
- Anna (1988) as Stefan Pelzer
- The Boss from the West (1988) as Dr. Guenther
- Anna (1987) as Stefan Pelzer
- Mrs. Harris - Der geschmuggelte Henry (1987) as John Bayswater
- The Crack Connection (1987) as Thanner
- Smaragd (1987) as Manni Berger
- Liebling Kreuzberg (1986) as Thomas Winterlein
- Der Polenweiher (1986) as Kommissar Willi
- Die Schwarzwaldklinik (1985) as Kriminalbeamter Durek
- Ein Heim für Tiere (1985) as Jürgen Petersen
- Ein Heim für Tiere (1985) as Hundehalter
- Otto - The Movie (1985) as Koch
- On the Killer's Track (1985) as Thanner
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self
- Der Fahnder (1984) as Sattler
- Der Fahnder (1984) as Dr.Kleinschmitt
- Unser Mann vom Südpol (1984) as Hellwig
- Mrs. Harris - Freund mit Rolls Royce (1984) as John
- Blaubart (1984) as Staatsanwalt
- Die Schöffin (1984) as Hans Römer
- Schau ins Land (1983) as Herr Töpfer
- Frau Juliane Winkler (1983)
- Die Pawlaks (1982) as Rudolf Zwirner
- Es muß nicht immer Mord sein (1982) as Herr Hauser
- Tollwut (1982) as Herr Fredemann
- Der unsichtbare Gegener (1982) as Tanner
- The Man on the Wall (1982) as Knipp
- Dabbel Trabbel (1982) as Makler Wiedehop
- Ab in den Süden (1982)
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- A Case For Two (1981) as Thomas Spengler
- Grenzgänger (1981) as Tanner
- Auf Achse (1980) as Dr. Karl-Heinz Müller
- Laufen lernen (1980)
- Die Paulskirche (1980)
- Die Judenbuche (1980) as Simon Semmler
- Ein Mann von gestern (1980) as Schwarz
- Die Pyramide (1979) as Self
- Winterreise im Olympiastadion (1979)
- Uns reicht das nicht (1979) as Jugendclub-Leiter
- Die Macht der Männer ist die Geduld der Frauen (1978)
- The Suburban Crocodiles (1977) as Kurt's Father
- Summer Guests (1976) as Kropilkin, Wächter
- Kommissariat 9 (1975) as Ahlert
- A Happy Family Life (1975) as Wulle
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Thanner
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Constable
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Christian Thanner
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Ernst Sternebeck
- Grimme Award (1964) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eberhard Feik best known for?
Eberhard Feik is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pippi Goes on Board (1969), Seher Hone Ko Hai (2025), Invasion America (1998), Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 (1972).
When and where was Eberhard Feik born?
Eberhard Feik was born on November 23, 1943 in Chemnitz, Germany. They passed away on November 18, 1994.
How many credits does Eberhard Feik have?
Eberhard Feik has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 1995.
What is Eberhard Feik's background in cinema and television?
Eberhard Feik was a German actor. He is widely recognized for his long-standing role as Christian Thanner, a police detective who served as the partner to Horst Schimanski in the long-running television crime series Tatort. Feik portrayed the character of Thanner in numerous episodes of the series, which was produced b...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Die Pyramide (1979) as Self — aged about 35
- Der Fahnder (1984) as Sattler — aged about 40
- Der Fahnder (1984) as Dr.Kleinschmitt — aged about 40
- Summer Guests (1976) as Kropilkin, Wächter — aged about 32
- Anna (1987) as Stefan Pelzer — aged about 43
- Die Schwarzwaldklinik (1985) as Kriminalbeamter Durek — aged about 41
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