Gerald Alexander Held, a renowned German actor, embarked on his illustrious career on October 19, 1958. With a remarkable talent for bringing historical events to life on the big screen, Held has garnered widespread recognition for his captivating performances in iconic films such as Der Untergang, Sophie Scholl - Die letzten Tage, and Der Baader Meinhof Komplex.
The early life and career of the esteemed individual, Held, commenced with his tenure as a solo vocalist within the renowned Regensburger Domspatzen, a prestigious choral group. Concurrently, he pursued his passion for football, joining the esteemed TSV 1860 München, a prominent football club in Germany, where he successfully secured five youth championships, a testament to his remarkable athletic prowess. Subsequent to his sporting endeavors, Held embarked upon a formal education in the performing arts, graduating from the esteemed Otto Falckenberg School of the Performing Arts in Munich, a hub for artistic excellence. Following his academic pursuits, he became a member of the Munich Kammerspiele, a renowned theatre company, marking the beginning of his illustrious acting career.
The early professional trajectory of Held commenced with notable engagements at the renowned Staatsschauspiel Hannover, a prestigious German theatre company, followed by appearances at the Freien Volksbühne Berlin, a prominent Berlin-based theatre, and the Theater Basel, a Swiss theatre institution. Additionally, he had the opportunity to perform at the esteemed Salzburg Festival, a world-renowned summer festival featuring a diverse range of artistic expressions. In the realm of television, Held's acting career took a significant turn in 1993 when he was cast in his first television film role under the direction of the accomplished Klaus Emmerich.
As the years went by, Held's acting career continued to flourish, with a plethora of cinematic and television appearances that showcased his impressive range and versatility as a performer. He landed notable roles in several prominent productions, including Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed historical drama, Schindler's List, which garnered widespread acclaim and cemented Held's status as a talented and in-demand actor.
Furthermore, Held's impressive filmography includes Marc Rothemund's powerful and poignant biographical drama, Sophie Scholl - The Last Days, which tells the harrowing story of the young German student who became a symbol of resistance against the Nazi regime. Additionally, Held brought his unique talents to Oliver Hirschbiegel's gripping and intense historical drama, Downfall, which offers a gripping portrayal of the final days of Adolf Hitler and the collapse of the Third Reich.
In addition to his film work, Held has also made a significant impact in the world of television, starring in popular and critically acclaimed series such as Der Bulle von Tölz, a German crime drama that has captivated audiences with its intricate mysteries and clever plot twists. Furthermore, Held's impressive television resume also includes the captivating and romantic drama, Afrika, mon amour, which follows the lives and loves of a group of characters as they navigate the complexities and challenges of life in Africa.
In the year 2007, Held embarked on a notable acting venture, taking on the pivotal role of Heinrich von Strahlberg in the two-part television film production, Afrika, mon amour, alongside the talented actress Iris Berben.
The subsequent year, Held continued to showcase his acting prowess, starring in the film Alois Kugler, alongside the renowned director and actor, Joseph Vilsmaier.
Noteworthy is the year 2009, which marked a significant milestone in the career of Held, as he took on the character of Kuno in the cinematic production Vision, a film that boasted an impressive cast, including the esteemed Barbara Sukowa, Heino Ferch, and Hannah Herzsprung.
Furthermore, Held's versatility as an actor was on full display as he also appeared in Pope Joan, a historical drama directed by Sönke Wortmann, where he brought to life the character of Lothar I, the Frankish Emperor, a role that showcased his impressive range and depth as a thespian.
In the year 2010, Held had the distinguished honor of portraying the role of Attorney General Dr. Sasse in the two-part television film masterpiece, "Greed", which was expertly directed by the renowned Dieter Wedel, alongside the accomplished Ulrich Tukur.
Subsequently, Held has had the privilege of starring in the gripping crime series "Stralsund" as the commanding head commissioner Karl Hidde, as well as in the thrilling crime series "München Mord" as the authoritative head commissioner Ludwig Schaller.
José Held, the father of the individual in question, was a renowned actor who sadly left this mortal coil in the year 1974, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence to this very day.
The aforementioned individual has had the privilege of sharing his life with a loving and talented partner, the German actress Patricia Gräfin Fugger von Babenhausen, whom he had the pleasure of marrying in December of the year 2005.
