Bruno Ganz
Bruno Ganz
Some actors leave an indelible mark on the history of cinema, and Bruno Ganz is one of them. Born on 22nd March 1941 in Zürich, Switzerland, he went from being a little-known artist to a world idol.
His best works, such as «The Reader», «Unknown», «Luther» and «The American Friend», will forever remain in the memory of viewers. He became a symbol of an entire era, and his work continues to inspire millions.
Place of birth
Zürich, Switzerland 
Date of birth
22nd March 1941
Date of death
16th February 2019
Movies that starred Bruno Ganz (14 in total)
The Tobacconist [2018]
Sigmund Freud
The House That Jack Built [2018]
Verge
Heidi [2015]
Alpöhi, Heidi's grandfather
Night Train to Lisbon [2013]
Older Jorge O'Kelly
Unknown [2011]
Ernst Jürgen
The Reader [2008]
Professor Rohl
The Baader Meinhof Complex [2008]
Horst Herold
Youth Without Youth [2007]
Professor Stanciulescu
Downfall [2004]
Adolf Hitler
The Manchurian Candidate [2004]
Delp
Luther [2003]
Johann von Staupitz
Faraway, So Close! [1993]
Damiel
Wings of Desire [1987]
Damiel
The American Friend [1977]
Jonathan Zimmermann