Benno Sterzenbach

Benno Sterzenbach

Born: March 3, 1916
Died: September 13, 1985
in Osnabrück, Germany
Benno Sterzenbach (born 3 March 1916 Osnabrück - died 13 September 1985 Feldafing) was a German cinema and theatre actor and director.

His first major role on stage was Götz von Berlichingen at which he played next to Ellen Schwiers as Adelheid at the Jagsthausen festival. On television, he is mostly known for his roles in filmed theatrical adaptations: Der Richter und sein Henker (1957) by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Der Schlaf der Gerechten (1962) by Albrecht Goes and Mirandolina (1963) by Carlo Goldoni.

Suspected of espionage due to his editorial relations, he was arrested by the Gestapo in 1941, and imprisoned for a month, during which time he protested his innocence. He was eventually freed after his case was expedited. This episode was repeated in a number of his plays.

With Paths in Twilight in 1948, he made his cinematic debut under the direction of Gustav Fröhlich. In 1960, he was in one of the first films by Edgar Wallace after the war: Der Rächer. In the same year, he was in Es ist soweit. In 1966, he acted alongside Heinz Reincke in one of the first German colour television series, Adrian der Tulpendieb.

After acting in 1962 in Max the Pickpocket with Heinz Rühmann, in 1964 he played the role of a doctor in Flug in Gefahr, a film which started a long series of films based on plane crashes.

Benno Sterzenbach found most success in the role of General Winston Woodrov Wamsler in Raumpatrouille – Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion. After this, he was invited to series such as Die fünfte Kolonne, Derrick and The Old Fox.

In France, he is best known for his role as Major Achbach in La Grande Vadrouille with Louis de Funès and Bourvil.

Benno Sterzenbach has also written a number of books.

Source: Article "Benno Sterzenbach" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

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Raumpatrouille Orion - Rücksturz ins Kino
Title: Raumpatrouille Orion - Rücksturz ins Kino
Character: General Wamsler (archive footage)
Released: July 24, 2003
Type: Movie
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Title: ...Erbin sein - dagegen sehr
Character: Henning Carsten
Released: March 22, 1985
Type: TV
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Titanic
Title: Titanic
Character: Duncan Fletcher
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
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Hostage
Title: Hostage
Released: May 3, 1983
Type: Movie
Set in 1980's Australia, this is the true story of a woman whose husband eventually reveals to her that he is an active member of the Nazi party. A real nightmare begins for her.
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Ace of Aces
Title: Ace of Aces
Character: Major Aschbach, Gestapo officer
Released: October 27, 1982
Type: Movie
In this action comedy the French boxer Jo Cavalier is charmed on the train to Berlin for the Olympics in Hitler's Germany by the little boy Simon Rosenblum who asks his autograph; when it turns out his adorable young fan is a Jewish orphan in danger of persecution, he risks his one shot at Olympic glory to save Simon and his family, helped only by a German officer-gentleman who became his friend in World War I, by an adventurous escape to Switzerland, Nazi troops on their heals and braving impossible odds in roller coaster-style.
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Title: On the Road to Atlantis
Character: Kelley/Dr. Graf
Released: September 18, 1982
Type: TV
Unterwegs nach Atlantis is an Austrian-German-Swiss-Czechoslovakian science fiction television series from 1981.
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Die Weber
Title: Die Weber
Character: Der alte Ansorge
Released: January 27, 1980
Type: Movie
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Ein Mord, den jeder begeht
Title: Ein Mord, den jeder begeht
Character: Kommerzienrat Veik
Released: August 4, 1979
Type: Movie
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Gefangen in Frankreich: Theodor Fontane im Krieg 1870/71
Title: Gefangen in Frankreich: Theodor Fontane im Krieg 1870/71
Character: Bourgaut
Released: January 1, 1979
Type: Movie
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Title: The Old Fox
Character: Herr Färber
Released: April 11, 1977
Type: TV
A police department, lead by an older, experienced detective solve crimes together.
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Title: Der Anwalt
Character: Franz Schöller
Released: April 1, 1976
Type: TV
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Title: PS
Character: Karl Brensberger
Released: May 18, 1975
Type: TV
PS is a German television series.
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Title: Derrick
Character: Siegfried Horre
Released: October 20, 1974
Type: TV
Derrick was a German TV series produced by Telenova Film und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF and SRG between 1974 and 1998 about Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick and his loyal assistant Inspector Harry Klein, who solve murder cases in Munich and surroundings.
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Title: Derrick
Character: Birkmann
Released: October 20, 1974
Type: TV
Derrick was a German TV series produced by Telenova Film und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF and SRG between 1974 and 1998 about Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick and his loyal assistant Inspector Harry Klein, who solve murder cases in Munich and surroundings.
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Title: Zwischen den Flügen
Character: Buller
Released: November 8, 1973
Type: TV
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Title: Dalli Dalli
Character: Self
Released: May 13, 1971
Type: TV
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Die Ballade von der wunderbaren Wandlung des Generals Fünfstern
Title: Die Ballade von der wunderbaren Wandlung des Generals Fünfstern
Character: General
Released: April 30, 1971
Type: Movie
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Augenzeugen müssen blind sein
Title: Augenzeugen müssen blind sein
Character: Albin Herzog
Released: March 11, 1971
Type: Movie
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Pippi on the Run
Title: Pippi on the Run
Character: Policeman
Released: November 14, 1970
Type: Movie
Fed up with their strict parents, Tommy and Annika run away from home, with their friend Pippi Longstocking to look after them in their long trek.
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Ausreißer
Title: Ausreißer
Character: Vater Baker
Released: June 12, 1970
Type: Movie
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Die Jubilarin
Title: Die Jubilarin
Character: Braun
Released: November 20, 1969
Type: Movie
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Ein Charleston für Lady Mac' Beth
Title: Ein Charleston für Lady Mac' Beth
Character: Banco
Released: February 18, 1969
Type: Movie
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Ich stehe zur Verfügung
Title: Ich stehe zur Verfügung
Character: Kriminalrat Beuerle
Released: November 14, 1968
Type: Movie
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Title: Zirkus meines Lebens
Character: Walter Farell
Released: February 5, 1968
Type: TV
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Das Attentat - L.D. Trotzki
Title: Das Attentat - L.D. Trotzki
Character: Galindo
Released: November 28, 1967
Type: Movie
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Der Auswanderer
Title: Der Auswanderer
Character: Barbi
Released: July 5, 1967
Type: Movie
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Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!
Title: Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!
Character: Major Achbach
Released: December 8, 1966
Type: Movie
During World War II, two French civilians and a downed British Bomber Crew set out from Paris to cross the demarcation line between Nazi-occupied Northern France and the South. From there they will be able to escape to England. First, they must avoid German troops - and the consequences of their own blunders.
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Der Fall der Generale
Title: Der Fall der Generale
Character: Generaloberst Göring
Released: September 22, 1966
Type: Movie
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Title: Space Patrol
Character: General Winston W. Wamsler
Released: September 17, 1966
Type: TV
Raumpatrouille – Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion, also known as Raumpatrouille Orion, and Space Patrol Orion in English, was the first German science fiction television series. Its seven episodes were broadcast by ARD beginning September 17, 1966 six years before Star Trek first aired in West Germany. Being a huge success with several reruns audience ratings went up to 56%. Over the years, the series acquired a distinct cult status in Germany.
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Johannisnacht
Title: Johannisnacht
Character: Matey
Released: June 21, 1966
Type: Movie
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Der Fall Jeanne d'Arc
Title: Der Fall Jeanne d'Arc
Character: Graf Dunois
Released: May 27, 1966
Type: Movie
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Title: Adrian der Tulpendieb
Character: Josias
Released: April 18, 1966
Type: TV
Adrian der Tulpendieb was a 1966 German television series; the first that aired in full color. Six episodes were produced, which were based on the novel by Otto Rombach and directed by Dietrich Haugk.
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Towarisch
Title: Towarisch
Character: Charles
Released: April 6, 1966
Type: Movie
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The Investigation
Title: The Investigation
Character: Zeuge 1
Released: March 28, 1966
Type: Movie
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Vor Nachbarn wird gewarnt
Title: Vor Nachbarn wird gewarnt
Character: Montague
Released: December 29, 1965
Type: Movie
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Der heimliche Teilhaber
Title: Der heimliche Teilhaber
Character: Kapitän Archbold
Released: November 5, 1965
Type: Movie
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Doktor Murkes gesammelte Nachrufe
Title: Doktor Murkes gesammelte Nachrufe
Character: Grosshack
Released: October 4, 1965
Type: Movie
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Und nicht mehr Jessica
Title: Und nicht mehr Jessica
Character: Anthony Burton
Released: August 10, 1965
Type: Movie
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Der seidene Schuh
Title: Der seidene Schuh
Released: April 10, 1965
Type: Movie
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Gerechtigkeit in Worowogorsk
Title: Gerechtigkeit in Worowogorsk
Character: Gerichtsdiener Wladimir
Released: June 30, 1964
Type: Movie
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König Richard III.
Title: König Richard III.
Character: Eduard IV
Released: April 6, 1964
Type: Movie
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Flight in Danger
Title: Flight in Danger
Character: Dr. Frank Baird
Released: January 1, 1964
Type: Movie
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Title: Die fünfte Kolonne
Character: Dickmann
Released: June 6, 1963
Type: TV
Die fünfte Kolonne is a German television series.
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Der Geisterzug
Title: Der Geisterzug
Character: Saul Hodgkins
Released: May 24, 1963
Type: Movie
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Was Ihr wollt
Title: Was Ihr wollt
Character: Tobias von Rülp
Released: April 13, 1963
Type: Movie
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Mirandolina
Title: Mirandolina
Character: Conte di Albafiorita
Released: February 24, 1963
Type: Movie
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Der Schlaf der Gerechten
Title: Der Schlaf der Gerechten
Character: Fritz Walker
Released: November 21, 1962
Type: Movie
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Der Abstecher
Title: Der Abstecher
Character: Erich
Released: June 27, 1962
Type: Movie
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Mord im Dom
Title: Mord im Dom
Character: Dritter Versucher
Released: April 19, 1962
Type: Movie
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Max der Taschendieb
Title: Max der Taschendieb
Character: Charly Gibbons
Released: March 1, 1962
Type: Movie
Max, a small time pick-pocket, has nothing to do with the ‘big’ crimes. But then he must find the murderer of Fred, his wife's brother.
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Die Feuertreppe
Title: Die Feuertreppe
Character: Ralph Mc Guiness
Released: February 24, 1962
Type: Movie
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Der Strafverteidiger
Title: Der Strafverteidiger
Character: Peter J. Malone
Released: November 23, 1961
Type: Movie
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Title: Es ist soweit
Character: Lomax
Released: October 21, 1960
Type: TV
Janet Freeman (Gaby Jaeger), the daughter of the English nuclear researcher Clive (Jürgen Goslar) and his wife Lucy (Eva-Ingeborg Scholz), is kidnapped
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Die Friedhöfe
Title: Die Friedhöfe
Character: Pawlack
Released: October 12, 1960
Type: Movie
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The Avenger
Title: The Avenger
Character: Sir Gregory Penn
Released: August 5, 1960
Type: Movie
A maniac is loose in London, decapitating his victims and sending the heads to Scotland Yard.
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Einer von sieben
Title: Einer von sieben
Character: Herr Thomsen
Released: January 21, 1960
Type: Movie
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Freddy unter fremden Sternen
Title: Freddy unter fremden Sternen
Character: Miller
Released: December 12, 1959
Type: Movie
Freddy can hardly believe his good fortune: His uncle has left him some land in the Rocky Mountains, and, together with orphan Stefan, he's taking off for Canada. However, the great inheritance turns out to be a decrepit, old log cabin in the middle of nowhere. Nevertheless, an unusual number of people seem to be way too interested in the rundown ranch.
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Antigone
Title: Antigone
Character: Kreon
Released: May 8, 1958
Type: Movie
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Der Richter und sein Henker
Title: Der Richter und sein Henker
Character: Zweiter Leibwächter
Released: September 6, 1957
Type: Movie
The old and sick detective superintendent Bärlach has to investigate the murder of his colleague Ulrich Schmied, who was murdered in the middle of the country road.
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Title: Zum blauen Bock
Character: Self
Released: August 3, 1957
Type: TV
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Der Cornet
Title: Der Cornet
Character: Rittmeister Reningen
Released: December 16, 1955
Type: Movie
Adventure film based on a Rilke poem.
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Unternehmen Schlafsack
Title: Unternehmen Schlafsack
Character: Offizier des SS
Released: September 22, 1955
Type: Movie
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Falsch verbunden
Title: Falsch verbunden
Character: Cyril
Released: July 21, 1955
Type: Movie
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Was ihr wollt
Title: Was ihr wollt
Character: Junker Tobias von Rülp
Released: October 30, 1954
Type: Movie
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John Walker schreibt an seine Mutter
Title: John Walker schreibt an seine Mutter
Character: Direktor
Released: July 22, 1954
Type: Movie
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Die Blume von Hawaii
Title: Die Blume von Hawaii
Character: Journalist
Released: December 18, 1953
Type: Movie
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Paths in Twilight
Title: Paths in Twilight
Character: Stefan Kolb
Released: April 8, 1948
Type: Movie
Three homeless youths commit petty crimes to get by in the difficult time just after the end of WW2 in Germany. When they become suspects in a murder case, a witness of the events comes forward with evidence that they are innocent of the crime. He offers them a chance to break with their ways and make a new beginning in his village, not knowing what this will ultimately cost him.