Born: December 4, 1933 – Died: March 3, 2003
Horst Buchholz was a German actor known for his significant contributions to both Hollywood and European cinema. Starting his career in theatre and radio, Buchholz quickly made a name for himself in the acting world. He gained international recognition for his role in the Oscar-winning Italian film "Life Is Beautiful" in 1997. Buchholz was sought after for one of the most legendary films of all time, but had to decline due to prior commitments. Despite this, he continued to captivate audiences with his diverse performances until his death in 2003. Horst Buchholz remains a proud German actor who made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.
Early Life and Career
Horst Buchholz was born in Berlin, Germany in 1933. He grew up in a household where his father worked as a shoemaker and his mother had Danish ancestry. During World War II, Buchholz was placed in a foster home in Czechoslovakia, but as soon as he had the opportunity, he returned to Berlin. It was there that he discovered his passion for acting and decided to drop out of school to pursue a career in the performing arts.
Buchholz initially found success in West Berlin, where he became well-known for his work in theater and on the radio. In 1952, he transitioned to film and began taking on small roles. However, his breakthrough came in 1958 when he was cast in the Italian film "La legge del cobar" (The Law Is the Law). The film received critical acclaim and solidified Buchholz's reputation as a talented actor.
One of Buchholz's most notable performances came in the 1960 film "The Magnificent Seven," where he played the role of Chico, a young and inexperienced Mexican gunfighter. The film was a box office success and further boosted his career. Buchholz's ability to speak multiple languages allowed him to dub himself in the foreign releases of the film, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Throughout his career, Buchholz received several honors and accolades. He won the Bambi Award for Best Actor) in 1963 for his performance in the German film "Jeder stirbt für sich allein" (Everyone Dies Alone). In 1997, he had a memorable role in the critically acclaimed Italian film "Life Is Beautiful," which earned him international recognition and an increased fanbase.
In his personal life, Buchholz was married to Myriam Bru for over 40 years until his death. They had two children together. Aside from acting, he was also known for his talent as a painter and sculptor.
While Buchholz made a significant impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry, he is often regarded as a prominent German actor. His strong performances and ability to portray diverse characters contributed to his status as an icon. Horst Buchholz's contribution to cinema and his lasting influence on the industry cement his place as a respected and admired figure in the world of acting.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | In der Mitte eines Lebens (TV Series) | Albert Ambach |
| 2002 | Atlantic Affairs (TV Movie) | Maitre de Plaisir |
| 2002 | Abschnitt 40 (TV Series) | Herr Dubszinski |
| 2002 | Detective Lovelorn und die Rache des Pharao | Prof. Svedenborg |
| 2001 | Traumfrau mit Verspätung (TV Movie) | Leon |
| 2001 | Der Club der grünen Witwen (TV Movie) | Fritz Pohlmann |
| 2001 | The Enemy | Dr. George Ashton |
| 2000 | Klinikum Berlin Mitte - Leben in Bereitschaft (TV Series) | Hubertus Brandt |
| 2000 | Geisterjäger John Sinclair (TV Series) | Horatio Snyder |
| 2000 | Heller als der Mond | Erster Gast |
| 2000 | Kinderraub in Rio - Eine Mutter schlägt zurück (TV Movie) | Dr. Lopez |
| 1999 | Minefield (Short) | Unknown |
| 1998 | Dunckel (TV Movie) | Jean |
| 1998 | Voyage of Terror (TV Movie) | Captain |
| 1997 | Der kleine Unterschied (TV Movie) | Wolfhart Perl |
| 1997 | Geisterstunde - Fahrstuhl ins Jenseits (TV Movie) | The father of Bettina |
| 1997 | Life Is Beautiful | Dottor Lessing (as Horst Bucholz) |
| 1997 | Pták Ohnivák | King Jorgen |
| 1997 | Maître Da Costa (TV Series) | Arnold Bormann |
| 1995 | Der Clan der Anna Voss (TV Mini Series) | Paul Voss |
| 1994 | Tödliches Erbe (TV Movie) | Wolfgang Olmer |
| 1994 | Fantaghirò: Cave of the Golden Rose (TV Mini Series) | Darken |
| 1993 | Evelyn Hamann's Geschichten aus dem Leben (TV Series) | Friedrich Talberg (segment "Die Geschäftsreise") |
| 1993 | Sylter Geschichten (TV Series) | Kai Berger |
| 1993 | Faraway, So Close! | Tony Baker |
| 1992 | Touch and Die (TV Movie) | Limey |
| 1992 | Aces: Iron Eagle III | Leichman |
| 1991 | Réquiem por Granada (TV Series) | Rey Muley Hasan |
| 1990 | Flight from Paradise | Thor |
| 1988 | And the Violins Stopped Playing | Dymitr Mirga |
| 1987 | Der Schatz im Niemandsland (TV Series) | Abdel Rahman |
| 1986 | Die Fräulein von damals (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1986 | Crossings (TV Mini Series) | Martin Goertz |
| 1986 | Affari di famiglia (TV Movie) | William Scotti Sullivan |
| 1985 | Code Name: Emerald | Walter Hoffman |
| 1984 | Wenn ich mich fürchte | Robert Feldmann |
| 1984 | Funkeln im Auge (TV Movie) | Ernst |
| 1983 | Sahara | Heinrich von Glessing |
| 1983 | The Old Fox (TV Series) | Wolf Daniel |
| 1976–1983 | Derrick (TV Series) | Arthur Dissmann | Richard Schulte | Alexis ... |
| 1982 | Aphrodite | Harry Laird |
| 1981 | Berlin Tunnel 21 (TV Movie) | Emerich Weber |
| 1979 | The French Atlantic Affair (TV Mini Series) | Dr. Chabot |
| 1979 | Avalanche Express | Scholten (as Horst Bucholz) |
| 1979 | From Hell to Victory | Jürgen Dietrich (as Horst Bucholz) |
| 1978 | Charlie's Angels (TV Series) | Paul Ferrino |
| 1978 | The Return of Captain Nemo (TV Movie) | King Tibor |
| 1978 | How the West Was Won (TV Series) | Sergei |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island (TV Series) | Charles Fleming |
| 1977 | Logan's Run (TV Series) | James Borden (as Horst Bucholz) |
| 1977 | Women in Hospital | Dr. Schumann |
| 1977 | Dead of Night (TV Movie) | Michael (segment "No Such Thing as a Vampire") (as Horst Bucholz) |
| 1976 | Raid on Entebbe (TV Movie) | Wilfred Boese (as Horst Bucholz) |
| 1976 | The Savage Bees (TV Movie) | Dr. Jorge Meuller (as Horst Bucholz) |
| 1976 | Die Klempner kommen (TV Movie) | Dirigent |
| 1976 | Klimbim (TV Series) | Dirigent |
| 1974 | The Catamount Killing (TV Movie) | Mark Kalvin |
| 1973 | ...aber Jonny! | Jonny |
| 1972 | The Great Waltz | Johann Strauss Jr. |
| 1971 | The Saviour | Claude |
| 1970 | La colomba non deve volare | Pablo Vallejo |
| 1969 | Come, quando, perché | Alberto |
| 1968 | Astragal | Julien |
| 1968 | The Danny Thomas Hour (TV Series) | Ivo |
| 1967 | The Young Rebel | Miguel de Cervantes |
| 1967 | Johnny Banco | Johnny Banco |
| 1965 | That Man in Istanbul | Tony Mecenas |
| 1965 | Marco the Magnificent | Marco Polo |
| 1963 | The Empty Canvas | Dino |
| 1963 | Nine Hours to Rama | Naturam Godse |
| 1961 | One, Two, Three | Otto Ludwig Piffl |
| 1961 | Fanny | Marius |
| 1960 | The Magnificent Seven | Chico |
| 1959 | Das Totenschiff | Philip Gale - Amerikanischer Seeman |
| 1959 | Tiger Bay | Bronislaw Korchinsky |
| 1958 | Auferstehung | Nechljudoff |
| 1958 | Der schwarze Blitz | Horst Buchholz - Spectator at Skiing Contest (uncredited) |
| 1958 | Wet Asphalt | Greg Bachmann |
| 1958 | Two Worlds | Mecky Berger |
| 1957 | Ein Stück vom Himmel | Cabrio-Fahrer (uncredited) |
| 1957 | Monpti | Monpti (young) |
| 1957 | Confessions of Felix Krull | Felix Krull |
| 1957 | The Girl and the Legend | Tom |
| 1957 | King in Shadow | King Christian |
| 1956 | Teenage Wolfpack | Freddy Borchert (as Henry Bookholt) |
| 1956 | Regine | Karl Winter |
| 1955 | Sky Without Stars | Mischa Bjelkin |
| 1955 | Die Schule der Väter (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1955 | Marianne of My Youth | Vincent Loringer (german version only) |
| 1952 | Adventure in Berlin | Junger Mann am Funkturm (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Warum? (Short) | Unknown |
| 1951 | Sündige Grenze | Ein Rabatzer (uncredited) |
General:
Posted Using InLeo Alpha
