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Sieghardt Rupp

Acting Born Jun 14, 1931 Died Jul 20, 2015 Bregenz, Austria 75 credits
75
Total Credits
2024
66 Years Career Span
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Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Sieghardt Rupp was an Austrian actor born in Bregenz, Austria, on June 14, 1931, and he died on July 20, 2015, at the age of 84. Active in film, television, and theatre, his career began in 1959 and peaked in the 1960s, encompassing over 55 film and television appearances according to one source, while another notes a filmography of over 80 films and series. He became known for playing bandits or mercenaries in gangster and Western films during the 1960s. Due to his dark features resembling his Italian co-stars, he frequently portrayed Latin characters, including Mexicans. His most notable Western role was as Esteban Rojo in Sergio Leone's 1964 production A Fistful of Dollars, starring alongside Clint Eastwood and Gian Maria Volonté.

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Career

Career overview

Sieghardt Rupp was an Austrian actor who performed in film, television, and theatre. Born in Bregenz, Austria, on June 14, 1931, his career spanned numerous screen appearances beginning in 1959, with his career peaking in the 1960s. He passed away on July 20, 2015, at the age of 84.

During the 1960s, Rupp became known for his performances in gangster and Western films, where he typically portrayed a bandit or a mercenary. Due to his dark features, which were similar to those of his Italian co-stars, he was able to play Latin characters such as Mexicans.

His most noted Western performance was his role as Esteban Rojo in Sergio Leone's 1964 production A Fistful of Dollars, appearing alongside Clint Eastwood and Gian Maria Volonté. He also appeared in many other Westerns during the same decade.

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Career timeline

"Auf der Alm da gibt's koa Sünd" - Die Erotikfilme der 1960er, -70er und -80er Jahre
Die spanische Fliege
Etwas am Herzen
Weininger's Last Night
Peter StrohmProfessor Bernhardi
The Butcher
Breakthrough
SOKO München
DerrickDerrickDerrickWer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen
Hallo – Hotel Sacher … Portier!
Dead Pigeon on Beethoven StreetDer Tod des Ministers
Nurses for SaleNarrenspiegelHeißer Sand
Scene of the CrimeScene of the CrimeHamburg TransitDer Kurier der Kaiserin
Novellen aus dem wilden WestenThe Brazen Women of BalzacThe Seven Red BeretsThe Sweet PussycatsHeintje - A Heart Goes on a Journey
Angelique and the SultanSixty Nine Games of LoveThe Killer Likes CandyLittle VampireImmer nur Mordgeschichten
Untamable AngeliqueFive Golden DragonsDer GürtelHochspannungMittsommernacht
Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!Wolken über Kaprun$1,000 on the BlackWho Killed Johnny R.?Ich suche einen Mann
Kingdom of the Silver LionRed DragonMan Called Gringo
A Fistful of DollarsFrontier HellcatCondemned to SinCase 33: AntwerpThe Last Ride to Santa Cruz
Don Juan kommt zurückStop Train 349An Alibi for DeathDas Feuerschiff
Die FörsterchristelLuluMariandl's HomecomingThe Red PasturesUnd ewig knallen die Räuber
Until Hell Is FrozenDer Orgelbauer von St. Marien
Am Galgen hängt die LiebeGlocken läuten überallWegen Verführung MinderjährigerHeimweh nach dir, mein grünes Tal
Mädchen für die Mambobar

Full Filmography

75 titles
  • "Auf der Alm da gibt's koa Sünd" - Die Erotikfilme der 1960er, -70er und -80er Jahre (2024) as Nils Hansen (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Die spanische Fliege (1995) as Ludwig Baumann
  • Etwas am Herzen (1994) as Paul
  • Weininger's Last Night (1990) as Leopold, his father / Sigmund Freud
  • Peter Strohm (1989) as Wexler
  • Professor Bernhardi (1989) as Prof. Dr. Flint
  • The Butcher (1981) as Hermann
  • Breakthrough (1979) as Corporal Rothe
  • SOKO München (1978) as Rollauscher
  • Derrick (1974) as Ewald Scholler
  • Derrick (1974) as Werner Schorff
  • Derrick (1974) as Andreas Klinger
  • Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen (1974) as Heller
  • Hallo – Hotel Sacher … Portier! (1973) as Mr. Billinger
  • Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street (1972) as Viktor Kressin
  • Der Tod des Ministers (1972) as Kapitän Michal
  • Nurses for Sale (1971) as Rodrigo
  • Narrenspiegel (1971) as Parocki
  • Heißer Sand (1971) as Arthur Durban
  • Scene of the Crime (1970) as Victor Kressin
  • Scene of the Crime (1970) as Ferdl Willek
  • Hamburg Transit (1970) as 2. Gangster
  • Der Kurier der Kaiserin (1970) as Ritchi
  • Novellen aus dem wilden Westen (1969)
  • The Brazen Women of Balzac (1969) as Georg
  • The Seven Red Berets (1969) as Sergente Vlasky
  • The Sweet Pussycats (1969) as Oberst
  • Heintje - A Heart Goes on a Journey (1969) as Günter Schelle
  • Spion unter der Haube (1969) as John Marple
  • Die Kobibs'chen des Mr. Miggletwitcher (1969) as Pressefotograf Wilden
  • Angelique and the Sultan (1968) as Millerand
  • Sixty Nine Games of Love (1968) as Rosmann
  • The Killer Likes Candy (1968) as Alì
  • Little Vampire (1968) as Achims Vater
  • Immer nur Mordgeschichten (1968) as Paris Belmont
  • Untamable Angelique (1967) as Millerand
  • Five Golden Dragons (1967) as Peterson
  • Der Gürtel (1967) as Graf Sándor Lasztóczy
  • Hochspannung (1967) as Alfred Schindler
  • Mittsommernacht (1967) as Aslak
  • La lunga sfida (1967) as Gert Schneider
  • Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! (1966) as Lieutenant Sturmer
  • Wolken über Kaprun (1966) as Franz Haberzettl
  • $1,000 on the Black (1966) as Ralph
  • Who Killed Johnny R.? (1966) as Captain Jason Conroy
  • Ich suche einen Mann (1966) as Direktor Voss
  • Der Weibsteufel (1966) as Der Gendarm
  • The Fountain of Love (1966) as Nils Hansen
  • Kingdom of the Silver Lion (1965) as Abu Seif
  • Red Dragon (1965) as Pierre Milot
  • Man Called Gringo (1965) as Reno
  • A Fistful of Dollars (1964) as Esteban Rojo
  • Frontier Hellcat (1964) as Preston
  • Condemned to Sin (1964) as Hermann Starosta
  • Case 33: Antwerp (1964) as Jack van Druten
  • The Last Ride to Santa Cruz (1964) as Fernando
  • Don Juan kommt zurück (1963) as Don Juan
  • Stop Train 349 (1963) as Eugen
  • An Alibi for Death (1963) as Leopold Wasneck
  • Das Feuerschiff (1963) as Eugen
  • Die Försterchristel (1962) as Franz Földessy aka Rittmeister Franz Koltai
  • Lulu (1962) as Maler Schwarz
  • Mariandl's Homecoming (1962) as Deininger
  • The Red Pastures (1962) as Karl
  • Und ewig knallen die Räuber (1962) as Georg
  • Wild Waters (1962) as Markus Mautner
  • Deutschland - deine Sternchen (1962) as Kurzweil
  • Waldrausch (1962) as Crispin Sagenbacher
  • Until Hell Is Frozen (1961) as Lauterbach
  • Der Orgelbauer von St. Marien (1961) as Bruder Markus Burgmann
  • Am Galgen hängt die Liebe (1960) as Petros
  • Glocken läuten überall (1960) as Franz Stadler
  • Wegen Verführung Minderjähriger (1960) as Prosecutor
  • Heimweh nach dir, mein grünes Tal (1960) as Fred Schantl
  • Mädchen für die Mambobar (1959) as Tommy Kersten

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sieghardt Rupp best known for?

Sieghardt Rupp is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Peter Strohm (1989), SOKO München (1978), Derrick (1974), Derrick (1974).

When and where was Sieghardt Rupp born?

Sieghardt Rupp was born on June 14, 1931 in Bregenz, Austria. They passed away on July 20, 2015.

How many credits does Sieghardt Rupp have?

Sieghardt Rupp has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2024.

What is Sieghardt Rupp's background in cinema and television?

Sieghardt Rupp was an Austrian actor born in Bregenz, Austria, on June 14, 1931, and he died on July 20, 2015, at the age of 84. Active in film, television, and theatre, his career began in 1959 and peaked in the 1960s, encompassing over 55 film and television appearances according to one source, while another notes a ...