Jürgen Hentsch
Biography
Jürgen Hentsch was a German actor born on March 17, 1936, in Görlitz, Germany. Throughout his career, he accumulated ninety-four known credits in acting across movies and television shows. Among his notable works are the films Der Mann mit der Maske from 1994, The Deathmaker from 1995, and In the Shadow of Power from 2003. He passed away at the age of seventy-five on December 21, 2011. While sources note Berlin as his place of death, specific records also point to Rüdersdorf bei Berlin in relation to his death date. Hentsch remained recognized in the film industry for his various television and cinematic performances throughout his active years.
Career overview
Jürgen Hentsch was a German actor born on March 17, 1936, in Görlitz, Germany. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he established a notable presence in film and television. His known credits total 94, reflecting a substantial body of work in acting across various productions.
Among his recognized projects are several films and television shows. He appeared in the 1994 production Der Mann mit der Maske, followed by a role in the 1995 film The Deathmaker. Later in his career, he was known for his work in the 2003 project In the Shadow of Power. These titles contributed to his recognition as a German actor within the film and television sectors.
Hentsch passed away at the age of 75. While sources note differing dates and locations regarding his death—indicating either October 21, 2011, or December 21, 2011, and places including Berlin and Rüdersdorf bei Berlin—his legacy is preserved through his extensive list of known credits and performances in German cinema and television.
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98 titles- Die Frau, die im Wald verschwand (2009) as Dr. Rohleder
- Der Mann aus der Pfalz (2009) as Eduard Ackermann
- Küss mich, wenn es Liebe ist (2008) as Eric
- March of Millions (2007) as Berthold von Mahlenberg
- Der Butler und die Prinzessin (2007) as Rudolph von Knesewitz
- Angsthasen (2007) as Andreas Zumbach
- Die Tote vom Deich (2006) as Georg Hallhoff
- Robin Pilcher - Jenseits des Ozeans (2006) as Lord Inchelvie
- Die Luftbrücke (2005) as Harry S. Truman
- Die Diebin & der General (2005) as Walter Voss 'Der General'
- Sternzeichen (2005) as Dr. Erik Leitz
- Das Bernstein-Amulett (2004) as Albin von Ganski
- Folgeschäden (2004) as Professor Mack
- Barbara Wood - Lockruf der Vergangenheit (2004) as Dr. Robert Slater
- Der zweite Frühling (2003) as Edzard Meiering
- Im Schatten der Macht (2003) as Herbert Wehner
- Hamlet_X (2003) as King
- Das Herz ist rot (2003) as Professor Koch
- Edel & Starck (2002) as Walter Edel
- Eva, ganz mein Fall (2002) as Dr. Hardenberg Senior
- Zeit der Rache (2002) as Blom / Lutz Grendler
- Die Manns - Ein Jahrhundertroman (2001) as Heinrich Mann
- Ein tödliches Wochenende (2001) as Harry Bach
- Der Verleger (2001) as Hans Zehrer
- A Handful of Grass (2000) as Kroog
- Trillennium - The Future Has Begun (2000) as General Gossett
- Der Gerechte Richter (2000) as Kalam
- Kaliber Deluxe (2000) as Ed Novak
- Und morgen geht die Sonne wieder auf (2000) as Dekan Walter Fürst
- German Television Award (1999) as Self
- Die Mörderin (1999) as Professor
- Die Blendung – Verrat aus Liebe (1999) as Winfried Keller
- Schwarzes Blut (1999) as Professor Höhl
- Nicht ohne meine Eltern (1999) as Penning
- Der letzte Zeuge (1998) as Jürgen Fugmann
- T.E.A.M. Berlin (1998) as Werner Brandes
- Abgehauen (1998) as Stefan Heym
- Mein Kind muss leben (1998) as Dr. Schwarz
- Hundert Jahre Brecht (1998) as Flüchtling
- Operation Phoenix - Jäger zwischen den Welten (1997) as Kapitän zur See Kuhl
- In the Name of Innocence (1997) as Kurt Wolff
- Der Hauptmann von Köpenick (1997) as Kriminaldirektor Mehlhorn
- Terror im Namen der Liebe (1997) as Dr. Friedrichs
- Schlank bis in den Tod (1997) as Balduin Kremer
- Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police (1996) as Karl Heinz Krüger
- Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police (1996) as Ernst Wagner
- Die Drei (1996) as Karl von Clausewitz
- Der Schattenmann (1996) as Senior Public Prosecutor
- Bruder Esel (1996) as Prior Kosmas
- Hannah (1996) as Thomas Hochstedt
- Fähre in den Tod (1996) as Adrian van Damme
- Das Siegel des Todes (1996)
- Blinde Augen klagen an (1996) as Alexander Rhomberg
- While All Germans Sleep (1995) as Narrator
- The Deathmaker (1995) as Prof. Dr. Ernst Schultze
- Eine Frau will nach oben (1995) as Scholl
- Der Sandmann (1995) as Hauptkommissar Stolpe
- Ein starkes Team (1994) as Dr. Wilhelm Rössner
- Zwei Brüder (1994) as Professor Schultes
- Der Mann mit der Maske (1994) as Arthur Schild
- Stunde der Füchse (1993) as Dr. Hermann Rais
- End of Innocence (1991) as Werner Heisenberg
- Blauer Panther (1989) as Self
- Amok (1985) as Narrator (voice)
- The Comical Game (1984) as Narrator (voice)
- A Pillar In The Stream (1983) as Narrator (voice)
- Der Leutnant Yorck von Wartenburg (1981)
- The Angkar (1981) as Narrator (voice)
- April Has 30 Days (1979)
- Ursula (1978)
- Clavigo (1978) as Clavigo
- The Old Fox (1977) as Frank Rotloff
- The Old Fox (1977) as Anton Färber
- Dantons Tod (1977) as Robespierre
- Mama, I’m Alive (1977)
- The Old New World (1977) as Self - Narrator
- Meier's Legacy (1975) as Narrator (voice)
- Derrick (1974) as Armin Rohm
- Das Geheimnis des Ödipus (1974) as Deutscher Offizier
- Erziehung vor Verdun (1973) as Karl Lebede
- Erziehung vor Verdun (1973) as Karl Lebede
- Zement (1973)
- Career (1971) as Direktor Stahlberg
- Rottenknechte (1971)
- Tod in der Kurve (1971) as Mitchell
- Zeit der Störche (1971) as Wolfgang Fischer
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Grau
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Gassner
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Professor Gregor Härtling
- Krupp und Krause (1969) as Griesich
- Time to Live (1969) as Fred Sommer
- The President in Exile (1969) as Narrator (voice)
- I Was Nineteen (1968) as Oberleutnant Schenk, Adjutant
- Die Räuber (1967) as Spiegelberg
- As Long as There’s Life in Me (1965)
- Carla (1965) as Kaspar
- Grimme Award (1964) as Self
- German Film Award (1951) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jürgen Hentsch best known for?
Jürgen Hentsch is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Don't Mess with the Angel (2008), Edel & Starck (2002), Der letzte Zeuge (1998), Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police (1996).
When and where was Jürgen Hentsch born?
Jürgen Hentsch was born on March 17, 1936 in Görlitz, Germany. They passed away on October 21, 2011.
How many credits does Jürgen Hentsch have?
Jürgen Hentsch has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2009.
What is Jürgen Hentsch's background in cinema and television?
Jürgen Hentsch was a German actor born on March 17, 1936, in Görlitz, Germany. Throughout his career, he accumulated ninety-four known credits in acting across movies and television shows. Among his notable works are the films Der Mann mit der Maske from 1994, The Deathmaker from 1995, and In the Shadow of Power from 2...
Jürgen Hentsch by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police (1996) as Karl Heinz Krüger — aged about 60
- Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police (1996) as Ernst Wagner — aged about 60
- The Old Fox (1977) as Frank Rotloff — aged about 41
- The Old Fox (1977) as Anton Färber — aged about 41
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Grau — aged about 34
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Gassner — aged about 34
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