Actors from German-speaking regions

i.e. Germany, Austria or Switzerland
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Last updated: August 5, 2013
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Won an Oscar for his portrayal of the almost fascist accuser of the Nazis in "Judgment at Nuremberg".
Maximilian Schell
Appeared in "Die Feuerzangenbowle" and "Der Hauptmann von Köpenick". (1902-1994)
Heinz Rühmann
He was unpopular even in Germany until Quentin Tarantino needed someone who could speak four languages.
Christoph Waltz
Hitler wanted him as a star of his propaganda industry, but this actor answered that Germany was too small for two such monsters. He then played in many noir movies.
Peter Lorre
Most famous for his appearance as a commissioner in the "Tatort"-series. His father was a star in the Third Reich.
Götz George
The first ever to win a Leading Actor Oscar. Was outacted by Marlene Dietrich in "The Blue Angel".
Emil Jannings
Died young in 2007; just before that he famously played a StaSi officer.
Ulrich Mühe
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Bearded colossus who plays in movies since the 1950s; appeared in "Lola" and "The Tin Drum".
Mario Adorf
Before he gave up acting for a charity project in Ethiopia he appeared in "Sissi" and "Peeping Tom".
Karlheinz Böhm
Directs his own popular movies in Germany. Reportedly refused to play a supporting character in a Spielberg movie, but somehow accepted a minor role for Tarantino.
Til Schweiger
Éminence grise who plays supporting roles in many Hollywood movies and was nominated for an Oscar for "Shine".
Armin Mueller-Stahl
He's not famous for any movies in which German is spoken, but his accent is legendary. ("I'll be back.")
Arnold Schwarzenegger
"Pretty girl, beware of his heart of gold/This heart is cold/He loves only gold!"
Gert Fröbe
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Aug 5, 2013
Stasi informer? More like Stasi officer...
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Aug 5, 2013
You're right, I changed it.