Ulrich Mühe
Biography
Ulrich Mühe was a German film, television, and theatre actor. Born on June 20, 1953, in Grimma, Germany, he played the role of Hauptmann (Captain) Gerd Wiesler in the film Das Leben der Anderen (The Lives of Others, 2006). He received awards for his performance, including the gold award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role at the Deutscher Filmpreis and the Best Actor Award at the 2006 European Film Awards. Mühe's life was also the subject of a Stasi file, which allegedly revealed he had been under surveillance. He passed away on July 22, 2007, at the age of 54.
Career overview
Ulrich Mühe was a German actor who appeared in a significant number of films and television shows throughout his career. He is known for his work in various genres, including drama and thriller. Mühe's acting credits include a wide range of roles, with a total of 81 known credits.
One of his most notable performances was as Hauptmann (Captain) Gerd Wiesler in the 2006 film Das Leben der Anderen (The Lives of Others). This role earned him recognition and accolades, including a gold award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role at the Deutscher Filmpreis (German Film Awards) and the Best Actor Award at the 2006 European Film Awards. The film itself won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Mühe's career spanned multiple decades, with his birthdate being 20 June 1953 and his death occurring on 22 July 2007. He was born in Grimma, Germany, and his work in the film industry was marked by his versatility and range as an actor. Mühe's performances in films such as Životy těch druhých (The Lives of Others) and Funny Games showcased his ability to bring complex characters to life on screen.
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82 titles- Jedermann Remixed (2011) as Devil (archive footage)
- Nemesis (2010) as Robert
- My Führer (2007) as Prof. Adolf Israel Grünbaum
- The Lives of Others (2006) as Gerd Wiesler
- Das Geheimnis von St. Ambrose (2006) as Nicolas Cramer
- Peer Gynt (2006) as Der Knopfgiesser
- Stars präsentieren (2005) as Self
- Snowland (2005) as Knövel
- Der Ausländer (2004)
- Hunger auf Leben (2004) as Jochen Hensel
- Der Auftrag (2004) Director
- Spy Sorge (2003) as Eugen Ott
- Im Schatten der Macht (2003) as Günther Gaus
- Hamlet_X (2003) as Claudius Müller
- Alles Samba (2003) as Gerd Wegener
- Through the Night with... (2002) as Self
- Amen. (2002) as The Doctor
- Langer Samstag (2002) as Self
- Dreimal Leben (2001) as Henri
- Goebbels und Geduldig (2001) as Goebbels bzw. Geduldig
- Volle Kanne (1999) as Self
- maybrit illner (1999) as Self
- German Television Award (1999) as Self
- Todesengel (1999) as Dr. Leon Stein
- Straight Shooter (1999) as Markus Paufler
- Einfach raus (1999) as Manfred Reimann
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self
- Siska (1998) as Erich Branner
- Der letzte Zeuge (1998) as Robert Kolmaar
- Lebensläufe (1998) as Self
- Night Time (1998) as Eschbach
- Rider of the Flames (1998) as Jacob Gontard
- 36 Stunden Angst - Ein Vater kämpft um sein Kind (1998) as Rudolph
- Deadly Silence (1997) as Christian Plache
- Funny Games (1997) as Georg
- Sterben ist gesünder (1997) as Hugo Wallner
- The Castle (1997) as K
- Little Angel (1997) as Kommissar
- Nadja – Heimkehr in die Fremde (1996) as Sergej
- Peanuts - Die Bank zahlt alles (1996) as Dr. Jochen Schuster
- … nächste Woche ist Frieden (1995) as Dr. Herbert Pieritz
- Goldene Henne (1995) as Self
- Geschäfte (1995) as Sturm
- Rudy, the Racing Pig (1995) as Dr. Heinrich Gützkow
- Nadja – Heimkehr in die Fremde (1995) as Sergej
- Nikolaikirche (1995) as Pfarrer Ohlbaum
- Rosa Roth (1994)
- The Blue One (1994) as Karl 'Kalle' Kaminski
- Das tödliche Auge (1993) as Stefan Phillis
- The Last U-Boat (1993) as Gerber - Kommandant
- Benny's Video (1992) as Georg, Benny's Father
- Schtonk! (1992) as Dr. Wieland
- End of Innocence (1991) as Julian Green
- Jugend ohne Gott (1991) as Lehrer
- Der kleine Herr Friedemann (1991) as Johannes Friedemann
- Hard Days, Hard Nights (1990) as Flimmer
- Longing (1990) as Sieghart
- Die Zeit ist aus den Fugen (1990)
- Nathan der Weise (1990) as Patriarch
- Blauer Panther (1989) as Self
- Die gläserne Fackel (1989) as Maximilian Steinhüter
- Spider's Web (1989) as Theodor Lohse
- Späte Ankunft (1989) as Raoul Fürstenau
- Imago (1989)
- Nadine, meine Liebe (1988) as Oberleutnant Stein
- Sansibar oder Der letzte Grund (1987) as Dr. Grote
- Die erste Reihe (1987) as Rudolf Schwarz
- Das Buschgespenst (1986) as Siegfried Strauch
- Hälfte des Lebens (1985) as Friedrich Hölderlin
- The Woman and the Stranger (1985) as Revolutionär
- Die dritte Frau (1985)
- Die Poggenpuhls (1984) as Sohn Leutnant Leo
- Telestar (1983) as Self
- Gespenster (1983) as Osvald
- Olle Henry (1983) as Junger Mann
- Der Mann und sein Name (1983) as Retzlow
- Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Kegel
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Peter Fuchs
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Friedel Hebbel
- German Film Award (1951) as Self
- Bambi (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ulrich Mühe best known for?
Ulrich Mühe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Paper Dolls (1984), My World and Welcome to It (1969), Through the Night with... (2002), Amen. (2002).
When and where was Ulrich Mühe born?
Ulrich Mühe was born on June 20, 1953 in Grimma, Germany. They passed away on July 22, 2007.
How many credits does Ulrich Mühe have?
Ulrich Mühe has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2011.
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Ulrich Mühe was a German film, television, and theatre actor. Born on June 20, 1953, in Grimma, Germany, he played the role of Hauptmann (Captain) Gerd Wiesler in the film Das Leben der Anderen (The Lives of Others, 2006). He received awards for his performance, including the gold award for Best Performance by an Actor...