Manfred Krug
Biography
Manfred Krug was born on February 8, 1937, in Duisburg, Germany, and died on October 21, 2016, at the age of 79. He was a German actor, singer, and writer. Until he moved to West Germany in June 1977, he was one of the most prominent artists in the GDR. During his time in the GDR, he used the pseudonyms Clemens Kerber as a songwriter and Isa Karfunkelstein as an interviewer of himself. Over his career, he accumulated 111 known acting credits in movies and television shows, becoming known for his work in films such as Boxer a smrť, Liebling Kreuzberg, and Auf Achse.
Career overview
Manfred Krug was born on February 8, 1937, in Duisburg, Germany, and died on October 21, 2016, at the age of 79. He was a German actor, singer, and writer. Until he moved to West Germany in June 1977, he was one of the most prominent artists in the GDR. During his time in the GDR, he used the pseudonyms Clemens Kerber as a songwriter and Isa Karfunkelstein as an interviewer of himself.
Krug was known for his work in numerous films and television series, accumulating a total of 111 known credits in acting. Among the projects associated with his career are the films Boxer a smrť, Liebling Kreuzberg, and Auf Achse.
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Full Filmography
118 titles- Hommage an Manfred Krug (2019) as Self- Archive
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self
- Menschen bei Maischberger (2003) as Self
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self
- Abgehauen (1998) as Erzähler/Selbst (Archivaufnahmen)
- Abgehauen (1998) Writer
- Wir sind auch nur ein Volk (1994) as Benno Grimm
- The Blue One (1994) as Otto Skrodt
- Weihnachten bei uns (1993) as Self
- Strictly Propaganda (1992) as Narrator (voice)
- Die tragische Muse von Rummelsburg (1991)
- Romy Award (1990) as Self
- Rosamunde (1990) as Jablonski
- Neuner (1990) as Neuner
- Blauer Panther (1989) as Self
- Flitterabend (1988) as Self - Singer
- live - die ZDF-talkshow (1987) as Self
- Liebling Kreuzberg (1986) as Robert Liebling
- Detektivbüro Roth (1986) as Bruno Roth
- Whopper Punch 777 (1986) as Father Paletti
- Ein Heim für Tiere (1985) as Albert Kieling
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self
- Manfred Krug: Krumme Touren (1984)
- Josef Süß Oppenheimer (1984) as Herzog
- Leute (1983) as Self
- Geschichten aus der Heimat (1983)
- Konsul Möllers Erben (1983) as John Schmidt
- Wer raucht die Letzte? (1983)
- Rendezvous der Damen (1983)
- Wortwechsel (1982) as Self
- Krimistunde (1982) as Mr. Bruckberg
- Krimistunde (1982)
- Die Fischer von Moorhövd (1982) as Detlef Detlefsen
- Fire Below Deck (1982) as Otto Scheidel
- Väter (1982)
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Das Traumschiff (1981) as Walter Perschmann
- Das Traumschiff (1981) as Ulrich Möbius
- Flächenbrand (1981) as Frank
- Auf Achse (1980) as Franz Meersdonk
- Ein Mann fürs Leben (1980) as Heinz
- Die Pyramide (1979) as Self
- Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self
- Abschied vom Frieden (1979) as Marko Gelusich
- Phantasten (1979) as Breysig
- Die Faust in der Tasche (1979) as Bruder Lukas
- Paul kommt zurück (1978) as Paul Schlieff
- Biographies (1978) as Self
- Das Versteck (1978) as Max Brink
- Telespiele (1977) as Self
- Litera-Tour (1976) as Self
- Daniel Druskat (1976) as Max Stephan
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
- Die Montagsmaler (1974) as Self
- Kit & Co. (1974) as Wild Water Bill
- How Do You Feed A Donkey? (1974) as Fred Stein
- How Do You Feed A Donkey? (1974) Original Music Composer
- Je später der Abend (1973) as Self
- Stülpner-Legende (1973) as Karl Stülpner
- Ein Kessel Buntes (1972) as Self - Musician
- The Stolen Battle (1972) as Christian Käsebier
- Die Verschworenen (1971) as Bobbi Thiel
- Husaren in Berlin (1971) as Hatik
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Paul Stoever
- My Zero Hour (1970) as Kurt Hartung
- Junge Frau von 1914 (1970) as Wilhem Pahl
- Netzwerk (1970)
- Junge Frau von 1914 (1970) as Wilhem Pahl
- Treasure on the Bottom of the Lake (1969) as Hauptmann
- Long Roads - Secret Love (1969) as Hannes
- Not to Me, Madam! (1969) as Evas Onkel
- Ways across the Country (1968) as Willi Heyer
- Farewell (1968) as Sack
- Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle (1968) as Hauptmann Florian
- Was uns interessiert - Pionierjournal: Wintersport (1967) as Moderator
- The Banner of Kryvyi Rih (1967) as Jule Hammer
- Sommergäste bei Majakowski (1967) as Narrator (voice)
- Pinocchio (1967) as Kasper (voice)
- Frau Venus und ihr Teufel (1967) as Hans Müller / Tannhäuser
- Frau Venus und ihr Teufel (1967) Writer
- Being 18 Is Not Enough (1966) as Narrator (voice)
- Trace of Stones (1966) as Hannes Balla
- When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam (1966) as Konstantin
- King Thrushbeard (1965) as König Drosselbart
- The Ancient Coin (1965) as Karl Schneider
- Grimme Award (1964) as Self
- Der Andere neben dir (1964) as driver Schulz
- Sommer in Heidkau (1964)
- Mir nach, Canaillen (1964) as Alexander
- Mir nach, Canaillen (1964) Writer
- Fog (1963) as Jazz-Sänger
- The Boxer and Death (1963) as Kraft
- Chronicle of a Summer (1963) as Tom Breitsprecher
- Unbändiges Spanien (1962) as Narrator (voice)
- On the Sunny Side (1962) as Martin Hoff
- Star-Crossed Lovers (1962) as Hauptmann
- Midnight Revue (1962) as Alexander Ritter
- Minna von Barnhelm oder Das Soldatenglück (1962) as Werner
- The Punch to the Jaw (1962) as Georg Nikolaus
- The Punch to the Jaw (1962) Writer
- Drei Kapitel Glück (1961)
- Three of Many (1961) as Narrator (voice)
- Professor Mamlock (1961) as SA-Sturmbannführer
- Guten Tag, lieber Tag (1961)
- Five Cartridges (1960) as Oleg der Pole
- People with Wings (1960)
- What Would Happen If...? (1960) as Christian Dahlke
- Ware für Katalonien (1959) as Young optics smuggler
- Wenn die Nacht kein Ende nimmt (1959) as Carlo Carstens
- Reportage 57 (1959) as Biene
- Before lightning strikes (1959) as 1. Lokomotivbauer
- Ein Mädchen von 16 ½ (1958) as Freddy
- Don't Forget My Little Traudel (1957) as Rocksänger
- Die Schönste (1957)
- The Love Mazurka (1957) as Young man
- Bambi (1948) as Self
- Grenzgänger Krug as Self (archive footage)
- Sonntag, den... Briefe aus einer Stadt Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Manfred Krug best known for?
Manfred Krug is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Markus Lanz (2008), Menschen bei Maischberger (2003), The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998), Home from the Hill (1960).
When and where was Manfred Krug born?
Manfred Krug was born on February 8, 1937 in Duisburg, Germany. They passed away on October 21, 2016.
How many credits does Manfred Krug have?
Manfred Krug has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2019.
What is Manfred Krug's background in cinema and television?
Manfred Krug was born on February 8, 1937, in Duisburg, Germany, and died on October 21, 2016, at the age of 79. He was a German actor, singer, and writer. Until he moved to West Germany in June 1977, he was one of the most prominent artists in the GDR. During his time in the GDR, he used the pseudonyms Clemens Kerber ...
Manfred Krug by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Treasure on the Bottom of the Lake (1969) as Hauptmann — aged about 32
- Bambi (1948) as Self — aged about 11
- Paul kommt zurück (1978) as Paul Schlieff — aged about 41
- Die Montagsmaler (1974) as Self — aged about 37
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self — aged about 61
- Five Cartridges (1960) as Oleg der Pole — aged about 23
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