Günther Kaufmann
Biography
Günther Kaufmann was a German film actor born on June 16, 1947, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. He passed away on May 10, 2012, in Berlin at the age of sixty-four. Throughout his career, Kaufmann amassed seventy-nine known acting credits on the Movie Database. He was best known for his association with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and the two were also romantically involved for a time. Kaufmann became famous for his work in films such as Berlin Alexanderplatz, The Marriage of Maria Braun, and Es muß nicht immer Kaviar sein.
Career overview
Günther Kaufmann was a German film actor born on June 16, 1947, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 79 known acting credits in movies and television shows. He was best known for his professional association with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, with whom he was also romantically involved for a time.
Among the films associated with his career are Berlin Alexanderplatz, The Marriage of Maria Braun, and Es muß nicht immer Kaviar sein. His work spanned a prolific filmography recognized on international film databases.
Kaufmann passed away on May 10, 2012, at the age of 64 in Berlin.
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Full Filmography
83 titles- Turkish for Beginners (2012) as Tongo
- Little Murders (2012) as Josef Gossmann
- Wickie and the Treasure of the Gods (2011) as Der schreckliche Sven
- HipHop Express (2011) as DW Court
- Jerry Cotton (2010) as Joe Brandenburg
- Wickie the Mighty Viking (2009) as Der schreckliche Sven
- Killing Is My Business, Honey (2009) as Salvatore Marino
- Für meine Kinder tu' ich alles (2009) as Mammut
- Bully sucht die starken Männer! (2008) as Self
- Silent Resident (2008) as Mark
- Die Kocharena (2007) as Self
- Leroy (2007) as Leroys Vater
- Der Elefant: Mord verjährt nie (2004) as Morgan Jenkins
- Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus! (2004) as Self
- ZIBB (2003) as Self
- Menschen bei Maischberger (2003) as Self
- SOKO Leipzig (2001) as Antonio
- Mayday! Überfall auf hoher See (2001) as 1. Offizier
- Menschen der Woche (2000) as Self
- Volle Kanne (1999) as Self
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self
- Tierarzt Dr. Engel (1998) as Benno Schopf
- Wie stark muß eine Liebe sein (1998) as Samuel
- Küstenwache (1997)
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self
- Der Kapitän (1997) as Fred
- Die Straßen von Berlin (1995) as Dr. Kimba
- Liebling, ich muß auf Geschäftsreise (1995) as Fitnesstrainer
- Der König (1994) as Herr Kellway
- Schwarz greift ein (1994) as Killer
- Fliege (1994) as Self
- Unsere Schule ist die Beste (1994) as Pater Clemens
- Harry & Sunny (1993) as Felix
- Glückliche Reise (1992) as Lorensons Aufseher
- DAS! (1991) as Self
- Café Meineid (1990) as Fredi McGregor
- Ein Schloß am Wörthersee (1990) as Mafioso
- Beim nächsten Mann wird alles anders (1989) as Gastwirt
- Nachtcafé (1987) as Self
- Solaris TV – Der freundliche Sender im All (1986) as Hummel
- Whopper Punch 777 (1986) as Billy Baxter
- Otto - The Movie (1985) as American Soldier
- The Ice Road (1985) as Bimbo
- The Roaring Fifties (1983)
- Querelle (1982) as Nono
- Veronika Voss (1982) as G.I. / Dealer (as Günter Kaufmann)
- Kamikaze '89 (1982) as Anton
- War and Peace (1982) as Mac
- Lola (1981) as GI
- Today We're Playing Boss (1981)
- Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) as Theo
- The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979) as American on Train
- The Third Generation (1979) as Franz Walsch
- In a Year with 13 Moons (1978) as Chauffeur
- The Old Fox (1977) as Roland Brückner
- Es muss nicht immer Kaviar sein (1977) as Ali
- Mulligans Rückkehr (1977)
- Depressionen (1975)
- Derrick (1974) as Bubal
- Derrick (1974) as Festredner
- Derrick (1974) as Kellner
- Derrick (1974)
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
- Der kleine Doktor (1974) as Georges Marchand
- 1 Berlin-Harlem (1974)
- Der Tod der Schneevögel (1974) as Sid Petterson
- Okay S.I.R. (1973) as Finanzminister Lombias
- Okay S.I.R. (1973) as Erster Gangster
- Der Sieger von Tambo (1973) as Zweiter Freund
- Im Auftrag von Madame (1972)
- Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King (1972) as Graf Holnstein
- Adele Spitzeder (1972)
- Whity (1971) as Whity
- Rio das Mortes (1971) as Günther
- Fassbinder Produces: Film No. 8 (1971) as Self
- Pioneers in Ingolstadt (1971) as Max
- Gods of the Plague (1970) as Günter
- The Coffee House (1970) as Leander
- Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970) as (uncredited)
- Baal (1970) as Kutscher Orgauer
- The Niklashausen Journey (1970) as Bauernführer
- The Commissioner (1969) as Passant
- Jörg Preda berichtet (1966) as Handlanger
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What movies or TV shows is Günther Kaufmann best known for?
Günther Kaufmann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Turkish for Beginners (2012), Micro Ventures (1968), NOVA (1974), ZIBB (2003).
When and where was Günther Kaufmann born?
Günther Kaufmann was born on June 16, 1947 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. They passed away on May 10, 2012.
How many credits does Günther Kaufmann have?
Günther Kaufmann has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2012.
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Günther Kaufmann was a German film actor born on June 16, 1947, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. He passed away on May 10, 2012, in Berlin at the age of sixty-four. Throughout his career, Kaufmann amassed seventy-nine known acting credits on the Movie Database. He was best known for his association with director Rainer Wer...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self — aged about 50
- Die Straßen von Berlin (1995) as Dr. Kimba — aged about 48
- Café Meineid (1990) as Fredi McGregor — aged about 43
- The Commissioner (1969) as Passant — aged about 22
- Es muss nicht immer Kaviar sein (1977) as Ali — aged about 30
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self — aged about 51
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