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Gunter Meisner

Gunter Meisner

Versatile German character actor Gunter Meisner launched his busy film career in 1959 with Babette s'en va-t-en Guerre (Babette Goes to War). Fluent in four languages, he went on to appear in numerous German and European film and television productions. He is noted for his impersonation of Adolf Hitler in films such as L'As de As (The Ace of Aces) (1982). Fans of Willie Wonka and the Chcolate Factory (1971) will recognize Meisner for playing Willie Wonka's deliciously wicked-seeming rival, Mr. Slugworth. Originally, Meisner aspired to become a sculptor and a painter, but he switched to drama and began studying under prominent German actor Gustaf Grundgens at Dusseldorf's State Conservatory. Meisner's television work include appearances in The Winds of War (ABC), Blood and Honor (CBS), and The Wilderness Years (BBC). He also played recurring roles on the soap operas One Life to Live and The Edge of Night. He directed two films: Don't Look for Me in Places Where I Can't Be Found, an exploration of racism in Africa, and Bega Dwa Bega (One for All), a Swahili-language film for the Tanzanian Film Unit. As a theater actor and director, Meisner specialized in the "theater of the absurd," comedies, and classical dramas. He has appeared on-stage the world over, and in 1959, founded the Gallery Diogenes in Berlin. In 1961, he founded the International Association for Arts & Sciences and the year after that launched the Diogenes Studio Theater. In 1994, while working on a television movie, Tatort - Die Kampagne (1995), Meisner suffered a fatal heart attack. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide


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Gunter Meisner Trivia

When was Gunter Meisner born?
Gunter Meisner date of birth: April 18, 1926

Who did Gunter Meisner portray in The Quiller Memorandum?
Gunter Meisner was Hassler in The Quiller Memorandum

Who did Gunter Meisner portray in Night Crossing?
Gunter Meisner was Maj. Koerner in Night Crossing

Who did Gunter Meisner play in Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years?
Gunter Meisner was Adolf Hitler in Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years

Who did Gunter Meisner play in Faraway, So Close!?
Gunter Meisner was Forger in Faraway, So Close!

Who did Gunter Meisner portray in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?
Gunter Meisner was Otto Slugworth in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

What role did Gunter Meisner portray in Ruby Cairo?
Gunter Meisner played Herr Bruchner in Ruby Cairo

What role did Gunter Meisner portray in The Odessa File?
Gunter Meisner played Gen. Greifer in The Odessa File

Who did Gunter Meisner portray in Is Paris Burning?
Gunter Meisner was Commandant SS Pantin in Is Paris Burning?

Who did Gunter Meisner play in The Counterfeit Traitor?
Gunter Meisner was Priest in The Counterfeit Traitor

Who did Gunter Meisner play in The Bridge at Remagen?
Gunter Meisner was S.S. Gen. Gerlach in The Bridge at Remagen

Who did Gunter Meisner portray in The Boys From Brazil?
Gunter Meisner was Franbach in The Boys From Brazil


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