Gerhard Dorfer
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 23, 1939 in Vienna, Austria
- Active Years
- 1970–2012 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
Gerhard Dorfer is an Austrian actor and writer born on November 23, 1939, in Vienna, Austria. Known for his work in television and film, he earned recognition as a reliable character actor in the German-speaking industry, particularly for his recurring appearances in long-running crime series during the 1970s through the 1990s. His acting credits include the television series Tatort and Novotny und Maroudi. Other screen works associated with him include Der Weihnachtshund, Death of the Flea Circus Director, Ein Paradies für Pferde, Heldenfrühling, Zwei Weihnachtshunde, Der Einstand, Spiel im Morgengrauen, and Die Försterbuben. Additionally, Dorfer secured a fixed engagement as an actor at the Theater der Altstadt in Stuttgart during the year of his marriage and received offers to work at other theaters including the E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater in Bamberg, the Städtischen Bühnen Frankfurt, the Zürcher Theater am Neumarkt, and the Schauspielhaus in Zurich.
Career overview
Gerhard Dorfer is an Austrian actor and writer born on November 23, 1939, in Vienna, Austria. Throughout his career, he has earned recognition as a reliable character actor in the German-speaking television and film industry, particularly known for his recurring appearances in long-running crime series during the 1970s through the 1990s. His known acting credits include roles in various television and film productions such as Tatort, Novotny und Maroudi, Der Weihnachtshund, Death of the Flea Circus Director, Ein Paradies für Pferde, Heldenfrühling, Zwei Weihnachtshunde, Der Einstand, Spiel im Morgengrauen, and Die Försterbuben.
In addition to his screen work, Dorfer received his first permanent theatrical engagement as an actor at the Theater der Altstadt in Stuttgart in the year of his marriage. Following this, he received calls to perform at several other venues, including the E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Theater in Bamberg, the Städtischen Bühnen Frankfurt, the Theater am Neumarkt and the Schauspielhaus in Zurich, and the Theater in der Jos. Across his extensive career, Dorfer has accumulated numerous known credits as a performer on stage and screen.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
34 titles- Alles außer Liebe (2012) as Nachbar
- Die Lottosieger (2009) as Gerfried Zapp
- Ein Paradies für Pferde (2008)
- Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall (2005) as Klaus Kerschbaumer
- Zwei Weihnachtshunde (2005) as Gottliebs 'Therapeut'
- Der Weihnachtshund (2004) as Sprecher der Kurtfans
- Wedding Shower (2003) as Dr. Eichhorn
- Himmel, Polt und Hölle (2002) as Dr.Eichhorn
- Spiel im Morgengrauen (2001) as Hauptmann
- Polt muss weinen (2001) as Dr. Eichhorn
- Blumen für Polt (2001) as Dr. Eichhorn
- Julia – Eine ungewöhnliche Frau (1999) as Dr. Felix Tischner
- Ein idealer Kandidat (1997)
- Schlosshotel Orth (1996) as Dr. Schaefer
- Schlosshotel Orth (1996) as Direktor Feldmann
- Kaisermühlen Blues (1992) as Hofrat
- Heldenfrühling (1991) as Flücke
- In Zeiten wie diesen (1989)
- Randevú Budapesten (1989) as Udvari tanácsos
- Der gute Engel (1985) as Dr. Behal
- Die Försterbuben (1984) as Teacher
- Hirnbrennen (1983) as Krähenbühler
- Gegenlicht (1983) as Oberinspektor Wihland
- Phoenix on the Corner (1982) as Geschäftsmann
- Glaube, Liebe, Hoffnung (1980) as Oberinspektor
- Das Dorf an der Grenze (1979) as Schalterbeamter
- Alzire or the New Continent (1978) as Stadtpräsident
- Der Einstand (1977) as Georg
- Death of the Flea Circus Director (1975) as Insurance agent
- Klassenkampf (1971) as 2.Genosse im Bundeshaus
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Funkstreifenbeamter
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Putner
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Hofrat Putner
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Hofrat Dr. Putner
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gerhard Dorfer best known for?
Gerhard Dorfer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Life with Father (1947), The Mole People (1956), Schlosshotel Orth (1996), Schlosshotel Orth (1996).
When and where was Gerhard Dorfer born?
Gerhard Dorfer was born on November 23, 1939 in Vienna, Austria.
How many credits does Gerhard Dorfer have?
Gerhard Dorfer has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2012.
What is Gerhard Dorfer's background in cinema and television?
Gerhard Dorfer is an Austrian actor and writer born on November 23, 1939, in Vienna, Austria. Known for his work in television and film, he earned recognition as a reliable character actor in the German-speaking industry, particularly for his recurring appearances in long-running crime series during the 1970s through t...
Gerhard Dorfer by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall (2005) as Klaus Kerschbaumer — aged about 65
- Kaisermühlen Blues (1992) as Hofrat — aged about 52
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Funkstreifenbeamter — aged about 30
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Putner — aged about 30
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Hofrat Putner — aged about 30
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Hofrat Dr. Putner — aged about 30
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