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Personal Info

Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 22, 1941
Died
February 16, 2019 (at 77 years old)
Place of Birth
Zürich, Switzerland
Popularity
2.2
Available Movies
9 released

External Links

Bruno Ganz

Actor Zürich, Switzerland 5

Awards & Nominations

Award Details
12 Wins
2 Nominations
Other
10 0 nom.
European Film Awards
2 nom.
Berlin
1 0 nom.
David di Donatello
1 0 nom.
Year Award Result
2015 Carl Zuckmayer Medal
2010 European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
2007 Knight of the Legion of Honour
2006 Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republi...
2005 Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
2004 Bambi Award
2004 European Film Award for Best Actor Downfall
2001 Theaterpreis Berlin
2001 Merit Cross of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit (1st class)
2000 European Film Award for Best Actor Bread and Tulips
1996 Iffland-Ring
1991 Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement
Year Award
2015 Carl Zuckmayer Medal
2010 European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
2007 Knight of the Legion of Honour
2006 Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republi...
2005 Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
2004 Bambi Award
2001 Theaterpreis Berlin
2001 Merit Cross of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit (1st class)
1996 Iffland-Ring
1991 Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement
Year Award
2004 European Film Award for Best Actor Downfall
2000 European Film Award for Best Actor Bread and Tulips
Award details source: Wikidata

About Bruno Ganz

Bruno Ganz was born on 22 March 1941 in Zürich, Switzerland. Bruno Ganz passed away on 16 February 2019 at the age of 77. We have 9 films with Bruno Ganz available. Among Bruno Ganz's most popular films: Unknown, Downfall, The Reader, The House That Jack Built, The Manchurian Candidate.

Bruno Ganz was a Swiss actor, born on March 22, 1941, in Zürich, Switzerland. He gained international acclaim for his versatile performances in both film and theater. Ganz is perhaps best known for his role as Adolf Hitler in the film "Downfall," which became widely recognized for its intense portrayal of the final days of the Third Reich. His other notable films include "Wings of Desire," directed by Wim Wenders, where he played the angel Damiel, and Lars von Trier's "The House That Jack Built," showcasing his ability to tackle complex characters across various genres.

Throughout his career, Ganz received critical praise for his contributions to the cinematic arts, leaving a significant legacy in the film industry. He passed away on February 16, 2019, leaving behind a rich body of work that continues to be celebrated by audiences and critics alike.

Best Known Films of Bruno Ganz

Career Statistics - Bruno Ganz

9
Total Credits
41
Years Active
1978 - 2018
7.3
Avg. Movie Rating
2.2
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
9 films
Top Genres
Drama (8) Thriller (4) Mystery (3) History (2) Romance (2)

Frequent Co-Stars of Bruno Ganz

Best Movies with Bruno Ganz

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

Bruno Ganz has 9 films released between 1978 and 2018.