Wolf Frees

Wolf Frees

115 · Born: Oct 8, 1909

Personal Details

BornOct 8, 1909 Potsdam, Germany

Biography

Wolf Frees, a highly acclaimed and accomplished German actor, was born on October 8, 1909, in the picturesque and historic city of Potsdam, Germany, a place that would later serve as the backdrop for many of his most memorable performances.

Frees' remarkable and distinguished acting career, which spanned numerous decades and multiple generations of film enthusiasts, was marked by a wide range of notable roles in some of the most iconic and enduring films of all time, including the 1965 epic romance Doctor Zhivago, the 1959 psychological thriller Der Andere, and the 1954 fantasy drama The Green Buddha, among many others.

Throughout his illustrious and storied career, Frees left an indelible and lasting mark on the world of cinema, captivating audiences with his incredible performances, his mastery of his craft, and his ability to bring complex and nuanced characters to life on the big screen.

Career

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1968
The Champions
The Champions as Dr. Neimann
{"id":87480,"title":"The Night of the Generals","year":"1967","character":"German Officer at Raymonde's Apartment (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-night-of-the-generals","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3d4pbosbitn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3d4pbosbitn0.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
The Night of the Generals
The Night of the Generals as German Officer at Raymonde's Apartment (uncredited)
{"id":10429,"title":"The Saint","year":1966,"character":"Anton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-saint","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10429.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
The Saint
The Saint as Anton
{"id":65517,"title":"The Heroes of Telemark","year":"1965","character":"Knippelberg","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-heroes-of-telemark","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/aeacpvd015a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/aeacpvd015a0.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
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Operation Crossbow
Operation Crossbow as German Police Inspector
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Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago as Delegate
{"id":12061,"title":"The Guns of Navarone","year":"1961","character":"Radio Operator (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-guns-of-navarone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/30mieq5qmd7g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/30mieq5qmd7g.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
The Guns of Navarone
The Guns of Navarone as Radio Operator (uncredited)
{"id":82301,"title":"The Day They Robbed the Bank of England","year":"1960","character":"Dr. Hagen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-day-they-robbed-the-bank-of-england","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82301.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82301.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
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1958
The Steel Bayonet
The Steel Bayonet as German Divisional Commander
{"id":66543,"title":"Desert Patrol","year":"1958","character":"German Sergeant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/desert-patrol-1958","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66543.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66543.jpg"},"released":1}
Desert Patrol
Desert Patrol as German Sergeant
{"id":82450,"title":"Count Five and Die","year":"1957","character":"Brauner, shot spy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/count-five-and-die","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82450.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82450.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Count Five and Die
Count Five and Die as Brauner, shot spy
{"id":24018,"title":"The Man Who Knew Too Much","year":"1956","character":"Aide to Prime Minister (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-who-knew-too-much","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4jftas9o49i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4jftas9o49i0.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Man Who Knew Too Much as Aide to Prime Minister (uncredited)
{"id":94864,"title":"The Green Buddha","year":"1954","character":"Tony Scott","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-green-buddha","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94864.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94864.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
The Green Buddha
The Green Buddha as Tony Scott
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1952
So Little Time
So Little Time as German Doctor
{"id":68659,"title":"Odette","year":"1950","character":"Major (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/odette","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68659.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68659.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Odette
Odette as Major (uncredited)