Götz George, a renowned German actor, was born in the vibrant city of Berlin in the year 1938. He was the son of two highly accomplished individuals, his father Heinrich George being a renowned actor and his mother Berta Drews an actress of great talent. From a very young age, George was exposed to the world of acting and began his journey on the stage of Berlin's prestigious Hebbel Theater, where he was fortunate enough to be mentored by the highly respected teacher Else Bongers.
George's cinematic career spanned the entirety of the 1960s, during which he made appearances in a multitude of films, including the German productions "Kirmes", "Das Mädchen und der Staatsanwalt", "Liebe will gelernt sein", and "Sie nannten ihn Gringo", as well as the 1960s' "Ostwind".
Years later, in 1977, George took on a pivotal role in the film "Aus einem Deutschen Leben", delivering a highly acclaimed performance as Rudolf Höss, the notorious commander of a KZ, or concentration camp.
George's subsequent notable film credit was the 1984 production "Abwärts", which was followed by his 1985 appearance in "Zahn um Zahn", a film adaptation of the popular TV-series "Schimanski". This remarkable performance earned him a prestigious award, the German Cinema Award, as well as the coveted Gold Ribbon for best German movie actor in 1985.
George's most notable accomplishment was his portrayal of the notorious serial killer Fritz Haarmann in the film "Der Totmacher," directed by Romuald Karmakar, which earned him the prestigious Coppa Volpi award at the Venice Film Festival in 1995 and the Gold Ribbon award in 1996.
George's illustrious career has not been limited to the silver screen, as he has also made significant contributions to the world of television and theater.
He has had the distinction of playing the iconic role of police detective Horst Schimanski in the esteemed "Tatort" TV-series, a position he held from 1981 to 1991.
In addition to his work on "Tatort," George has also appeared in a multitude of successful TV features, including "Schulz & Schulz," "Das Schwein," "Der Sandmann," and "Die Bubi Scholz Story," further solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile performer.
Throughout his illustrious career, George has received numerous accolades and awards for his outstanding work, including the prestigious Emmy Award for best foreign feature film for the TV movie "Mein Vater" in 2003.
