Uwe Timm
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- March 30, 1940 in Hamburg, Germany
- Active Years
- 1974–2017 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
Uwe Hans Heinz Timm is a German writer born on March 30, 1940, in Hamburg. His professional contributions include work as an actor, novelist, and screenwriter, with credits spanning prose, poetry, essays, radio plays, and screenplays. His writing style is characterized by the use of everyday vocabulary and simple sentences, often mimicking the structure of oral storytelling. A recurring technique in his work involves elevating minor characters from previous stories into the protagonists of new narratives. His filmography includes credits such as Hotel Lux, Morenga, Die Bubi Scholz Story, Train Mice, and the Rudy, the Racing Pig series. Timm has been married to Dagmar Ploetz since 1969, and they have three children. He has 15 known credits in the film industry.
Career overview
Uwe Timm is a German writer born on March 30, 1940, in Hamburg. His professional career encompasses the creation of prose, poetry, essays, radio plays, and screenplays. In his writing, Timm utilizes everyday vocabulary and simple sentence structures, often aiming to replicate the style of oral storytelling. His body of work is characterized by interconnected narratives, where minor characters from one story frequently reappear as the central figures in subsequent works.
Timm has received credit for his contributions to various film and television projects, including Hotel Lux, Rudy: The Return of the Racing Pig, Rudy, the Racing Pig, Die Bubi Scholz Story, Train Mice, Morenga, and The Flyer. His work spans multiple genres, including drama, comedy, family, action-adventure, and biography. Specific film credits recognized for his writing include the 1995 film Rudy, the Racing Pig, the 1985 production Morenga, and the 2011 film Hotel Lux. According to available records, his active period in film spans from 1995 to 2011, and he holds 15 known credits. Beyond his professional output, Timm has been married to Dagmar Ploetz since 1969, and the couple has three children.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
16 titles- Abendshow (2017) as Self
- Lesenswert (2013) as Self
- Hotel Lux (2011) Idea
- Das blaue Sofa (2010) as Self
- Rudy: The Return of the Racing Pig (2007) Novel
- West.art am Sonntag (2003) as Self
- Weimarer Salon (2001) as Self
- Alpha Forum (1998) as Self
- Die Bubi Scholz Story (1998) Writer
- Rudy, the Racing Pig (1995) Novel
- Rudy, the Racing Pig (1995) Screenplay
- The Flyer (1987) Writer
- Morenga (1985) Novel
- Train Mice (1984) Writer
- Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Uwe Timm best known for?
Uwe Timm is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Alpha Forum (1998), Battle Programmer Shirase (2003), Battle Programmer Shirase (2003), Bavarian Film Awards (1979).
When and where was Uwe Timm born?
Uwe Timm was born on March 30, 1940 in Hamburg, Germany.
How many credits does Uwe Timm have?
Uwe Timm has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2017.
What is Uwe Timm's background in cinema and television?
Uwe Hans Heinz Timm is a German writer born on March 30, 1940, in Hamburg. His professional contributions include work as an actor, novelist, and screenwriter, with credits spanning prose, poetry, essays, radio plays, and screenplays. His writing style is characterized by the use of everyday vocabulary and simple sente...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self — aged about 34
- Alpha Forum (1998) as Self — aged about 58
- Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self — aged about 39
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