Friedrich von Thun

Friedrich von Thun

83 · Born: Jun 30, 1942

Personal Details

BornJun 30, 1942 Kwassitz, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia [now Kvasice, Moravia, Czech Republic]
Spouse
  • Gabriele (Gaby) Schniewind

    ( Feb 18, 1999 to Dec 6, 2025 )
  • Gabriele (Yella) Bleyler

    ( Apr 25, 1970 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Friedrich von Thun's life began on a summer day, June 30, 1942, in Kwassitz, a small town situated within the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, a historical region that is now part of the Czech Republic, specifically in the district of Uherské Hradiště, within the present-day municipality of Kvasice, Moravia.

As a multifaceted individual, Friedrich von Thun has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, showcasing his talents as both an actor and director. His extensive career has spanned numerous notable films, including the critically acclaimed and emotionally charged drama, Schindler's List (1993),which was directed by Steven Spielberg and tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saves the lives of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.

In addition to his work on Schindler's List, Friedrich von Thun has also appeared in other notable films, such as Cold Hell (2017),a German psychological thriller directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky, and Náhrdelník (1992),a Czech drama film directed by Dušan Klein.

Career

2019
2017
Cold Hell
Cold Hell as Karl Steiner
2015
Traumfrauen
Traumfrauen as Carl Reimann
2014
Sarajevo
Sarajevo as Sektionsrat Wiesner
2003
Hitler: The Rise of Evil
Hitler: The Rise of Evil as General Erich Ludendorff
2002
Amen.
Amen. as Gerstein's Father
1993
Schindler's List
Schindler's List as Rolf Czurda
1990
The King's Whore
The King's Whore as Karl Von S.
1986
Ginger & Fred
Ginger & Fred as Armando Bissanti
1982
Praying Mantis
Praying Mantis as Insurance Director
1968