Klaus Teuber
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 25, 1952 in Rai-Breitenbach, Germany
- Died
- April 1, 2023
- Active Years
- 1996–2023 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 4 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Klaus Teuber (also known as Klaus Wilhelm He).
Birth: June 25, 1952, in Rai-Breitenbach, Breuberg, Hesse, Germany.
Death: April 1, 2023, in Germany (aged 70).
Profession: German board game designer, writer, and actor.
Known for: The Settlers of Catan, Untitled Catan Netflix Project, and Untitled Catan Netflix TV Serie Project.
Training: Originally trained as a dental technician.
Awards: Multiple Spiel des Jahres awards (including for Barbarossa, Adel Verpflichtet, Drunter und Drüber, and The Settlers of Catan - though source [3] cuts off, source [4] says he won the Spiel des Jahres four times and the Deutschen Spielepreis four times).
Personal: Married to Claudia.
Draft 1: Klaus Teuber was a German board game designer and writer born on June 25, 1952, in Rai-Breitenbach, Germany. He died on April 1, 2023. Originally trained as a dental technician, Teuber began designing games as a hobby before pursuing the profession. He is best known as the creator of The Settlers of Catan. His credits include the Untitled Catan Netflix Project and the Untitled Catan Netflix TV Serie Project. Teuber won the Spiel des Jahres award four times and the Deutschen Spielepreis four times. He was married to Claudia. He is also known as Klaus Wilhelm He.
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Career overview
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Source [1]: Klaus Teuber (June 25, 1952 – April 1, 2023). German board game designer. Creator of The Settlers of Catan. Trained as dental technician. Won Spiel des Jahres for Barbarossa, Adel Verpflichtet, Drunter und Drüber, and The Settlers of Catan. Catan GmbH was created. Known For: Acting. Known Credits: 4. Birthday: June 25, 1952. Day of Death: April 1, 2023. Place of Birth: Rai-Breitenbach, Germany. Also Known As: Klaus Wilhelm He.
Source [2]: Born 25 June 1952 in Rai-Breitenbach, Breuberg, Hesse, Germany. Writer known for The Settlers of Catan, Untitled Catan Netflix Project and Untitled Catan Netflix TV Serie Project. Married to Claudia. Died 1 April 2023 in Germany.
Source [3]: (Duplicate of bio snippet).
Source [4]: German Spieleautor (game author). Inventor of Die Siedler von Catan. Won Spiel des Jahres four times and Deutschen Spielepreis four times.
Source [5]: AllMovie link (no specific info).
Identity: Klaus Teuber (June 25, 1952 – April 1, 2023) was a German board game designer and writer. He was born in Rai-Breitenbach, Breuberg, Hesse, Germany.
Career (Games): He is best known as the creator of The Settlers of Catan. Originally trained as a dental technician, he transitioned from hobbyist game design to professional work. He won the Spiel des Jahres award four times, specifically for Barbarossa, Adel Verpflichtet, Drunter und Drüber, and The Settlers of Catan. He also won the Deutschen Spielepreis four times. His success led to the formation of Catan GmbH.
Career (Film/TV/Acting): TMDB lists him as known for acting with four known credits. He is a writer known for The Settlers of Catan, the Untitled Catan Netflix Project, and the Untitled Catan Netflix TV Serie Project.
Personal: He was married to Claudia.
Paragraph 1: Background and Game Design.
Klaus Teuber was a German board game designer and writer born on June 25, 1952, in Rai-Breitenbach, Breuberg, Hesse, Germany. He died on April 1, 2023. Originally trained as a dental technician, Teuber began designing games as a hobby before pursuing the field professionally. He is best known as the creator of The Settlers of Catan. His professional success led to the creation of Catan GmbH, which became a family-run company. Teuber's work in game design earned him significant recognition, including winning the Spiel des Jahres award four times for Barbarossa, Adel Verpflichtet, Drunter und Drüber, and The Settlers of Catan. Additionally, he won the Deutschen Spielepreis four times.
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Full Filmography
4 titles- Spielerepublik Deutschland (2023) as Himself
- Gamemaster (2020) as Self
- Going Cardboard: A Board Game Documentary (2012) as Self
- Tigerenten Club (1996) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Klaus Teuber best known for?
Klaus Teuber is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Going Cardboard: A Board Game Documentary (2012), Tigerenten Club (1996).
When and where was Klaus Teuber born?
Klaus Teuber was born on June 25, 1952 in Rai-Breitenbach, Germany. They passed away on April 1, 2023.
How many credits does Klaus Teuber have?
Klaus Teuber has accumulated over 4 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2023.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Tigerenten Club (1996) as Self — aged about 44
- Going Cardboard: A Board Game Documentary (2012) as Self — aged about 60
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