Hans Meyer

Hans Meyer

Deceased · Born: Jul 21, 1925 · Died: Apr 3, 2020

Personal Details

BornJul 21, 1925 Paulpietersburg KwaZulu/Natal, South Africa

Biography

Hans Meyer, a South African-born individual, was raised in a German farming family in Natal and Zululand, where he spent his childhood surrounded by the lush landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the region.

As he grew older, Hans followed in his family's footsteps and became a farmer himself, but his entrepreneurial spirit and creative ambitions soon led him to make a life-changing decision: to travel to Europe and pursue a new path.

In Germany, a friend working in an advertising agency helped Hans land his first acting job, starring in a popular television commercial for Puschkin Vodka. His charisma and talent helped the vodka brand become Germany's leading brand, and Hans' acting career took off, earning him widespread recognition and acclaim.

With his newfound success, Hans went on to work with some of the top directors in both film and television in Europe, leveraging his fluency in multiple languages - English, German, French, and Zulu - to bring his unique perspective and cultural insights to his performances.

Throughout his illustrious career, Hans has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow actors, who appreciate his refined cultural background, reserved demeanor, and modesty about his many accomplishments. Despite his impressive credentials, Hans remains a cultured and humble individual, deeply committed to his craft and dedicated to leaving a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

2011
Hitler in Hollywood
Hitler in Hollywood as Luis Aramchek
2004
Albert est méchant
Albert est méchant as James Lord Cooke
2003
La beuze
La beuze as Rudolf Maier
2001
Brotherhood of the Wolf
Brotherhood of the Wolf as Marquis d'Apcher
1997
Double Team
Double Team as British Man
1992
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes as Hebworth (Alias Veitch)
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as Hebworth (Alias Veitch)
Crossbow
Crossbow as Tyroll
1986
1985
Red Sonja
Red Sonja as Red Sonja's Father
1984
Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl as Cosmonaut
1982
Inside the Third Reich
Inside the Third Reich as Ernst Kaltenbrunner
1975
Barry Lyndon
Barry Lyndon as Prussian Officer
1974
Thriller
Thriller as Karl Vorster
1973
Le Magnifique
Le Magnifique as Colonel Collins
1971
Sur un arbre perché
Sur un arbre perché as Colonel Muller
1970
1967
The Night of the Generals
The Night of the Generals as Wehrmacht Adjutant (uncredited)
1966
La Grande Vadrouille
La Grande Vadrouille as Otto Weber, l'élégant gruppenführer
1965
Pierrot the Fool
Pierrot the Fool as Gangster (uncredited)