Willy Michl
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 9, 1950 in München, Germany
- Active Years
- 1961–2016 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 11 credits in database
Biography
Willy Michl is an actor, live and stage artist, singer-songwriter, and blues singer. He was born on July 9, 1950, in Munich, Germany. Known primarily as a Bavarian singer-songwriter, he is considered the inventor of Bavarian blues and alpine rock, and is a representative of the new folk music movement and a Munich original. His live career as a singer-songwriter and blues singer was abruptly interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, during which he lived in seclusion with his wife in their apartment in southern Munich. As an actor, he is known for his work in Tapetenwechsel in 1984, Der Bulle von Tölz in 1996, and Lieder und Leute in 1980.
Career overview
Willy Michl is an actor, live and stage artist, singer-songwriter, and blues singer. Born on July 9, 1950, in Munich, Germany, he is a Bavarian singer-songwriter who is known as the inventor of Bavarian blues and alpine rock. He is also recognized as a Munich original and a representative of the so-called New Folk Music. His primary career and live performances as a singer-songwriter and blues singer were abruptly interrupted by the corona pandemic, during which he lived secluded with his wife in their shared apartment in the south of Munich.
As an actor, Michl has accumulated ten known credits and is known for his work in film and television. His known acting credits include appearances in Tapetenwechsel in 1984, Der Bulle von Tölz in 1996, and Lieder und Leute in 1980.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
11 titles- Ringlstetter (2016) as self
- Stofferl Wells Bayern (2013) as Gast
- Was glaubt (2012) as Self
- Heimatsound (2012) as Self
- Nachtlinie (2007) as Self
- Gipfeltreffen (2003) as self
- Der Bulle von Tölz (1996) as Walter
- Der Bulle von Tölz (1996) as Walter Bruckner
- Nachtcafé (1987) as Self
- Zur Freiheit (1987)
- Musik aus Studio B (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Willy Michl best known for?
Willy Michl is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ringlstetter (2016), Retreat, Hell! (1952), Johnny Corncob (1973), Der Bulle von Tölz (1996).
When and where was Willy Michl born?
Willy Michl was born on July 9, 1950 in München, Germany.
How many credits does Willy Michl have?
Willy Michl has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2016.
What is Willy Michl's background in cinema and television?
Willy Michl is an actor, live and stage artist, singer-songwriter, and blues singer. He was born on July 9, 1950, in Munich, Germany. Known primarily as a Bavarian singer-songwriter, he is considered the inventor of Bavarian blues and alpine rock, and is a representative of the new folk music movement and a Munich orig...
Willy Michl by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Der Bulle von Tölz (1996) as Walter — aged about 45
- Der Bulle von Tölz (1996) as Walter Bruckner — aged about 45
- Musik aus Studio B (1961) as Self — aged about 10
- Nachtcafé (1987) as Self — aged about 36
- Ringlstetter (2016) as self — aged about 65
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