Günter Meisner

Günter Meisner

Deceased · Born: Apr 18, 1926 · Died: Dec 5, 1994

Personal Details

BornApr 18, 1926 Bremen, Germany

Biography

Günter Meisner, a multifaceted artist, entered the world on April 18, 1926, in the vibrant city of Bremen, Germany.

Throughout his illustrious career, Meisner distinguished himself as both an accomplished actor and director, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

He is perhaps most famously known for his roles in the iconic films Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971),The Boys from Brazil (1978),and In a Glass Cage (1986).

In addition to his professional endeavors, Meisner was also blessed with a loving family life, having been married to the lovely Gisela Albrecht Meisner.

Sadly, Günter Meisner's life came to a close on December 5, 1994, in Berlin, Germany, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this very day.

Career

1993
1992
Deception
Deception as Herr Bruchner
1991
Te Rua
Te Rua as Professor Biederstedt
1990
Moon Child
Moon Child as Abuelo militar
1988
Magdalene
Magdalene as Prior
1987
1984
Under the Volcano
Under the Volcano as Herr Krausberg (German Attaché) (uncredited)
1983
The Winds of War
The Winds of War as Adolf Hitler
1982
Night Crossing
Night Crossing as Major Koerner
Ace of Aces
Ace of Aces as Adolf Hitler / Angela Hitler
1979
Ticket of No Return
Ticket of No Return as Direktor Willi
Breakthrough
Breakthrough as SS Officer
Avalanche Express
Avalanche Express as Rudi Muehler
1978
1977
1976
Voyage of the Damned
Voyage of the Damned as Robert Hoffman
1975
Inside Out
Inside Out as Schmidt
1974
Between Wars
Between Wars as Karl Schneider
The Odessa File
The Odessa File as General Greifer
1973
The Battle of Sutjeska
The Battle of Sutjeska as German General
1970
1969
1966
Is Paris Burning?
Is Paris Burning? as SS Commander in Pantin
1962
The Counterfeit Traitor
The Counterfeit Traitor as Priest (uncredited)
1961
Question 7
Question 7 as Schmidt