Klaus Brandauer

Biography

Born 06/22/1944

One of the few contemporary German-speaking actors to have become established as an international star, Klaus Maria Brandauer first came to prominence for his compelling performance as Hendrik Hofgen, an ambitious young actor adopted by the Nazi party during the 1930s, in Hungarian director Istvan...
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Awards

  • In 1985, received Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • In 1985, received New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • In 1985, received National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor

Highlights

  • In 1999, Made a fascinating Otto Preminger in the HBO biopic "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge"
  • In 1999, Splendidly portrayed the Dutch Master from age 28-63 in "Rembrandt", a visually impressive film by painter Charles Matton
  • In 1998, Played King Nebuchadnezzar in TV presentation "Jeremiah", which aired that December in Italy and the following year in Israel

Family & Companions

  • Christian Brandauer: son (has written score for films directed by his father)

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