Helmut Berger

Born: 1944-05-29

Birthplace: Bad Ischl, Austria

Biography

Helmut Berger (born Helmut Steinberger, 29 May 1944 - 18 May 2023) was an Austrian-born German film and television actor. He was most famous for his work with Luchino Visconti, particularly in his performance as King Ludwig II of Bavaria in Ludwig, for which he received a special David di Donatello award.

He appeared primarily in European cinema, but also acted in films such as The Godfather Part III and Iron Cross.

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Known For

The Godfather Part III
Fifty Shades of Erotica
Jackie Brown
Salon Kitty
The Damned
The Witches
Ludwig
The Devil's Violinist
Act of Revenge
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis

Top Movie Credits

The Godfather Part III Frederick Keinszig
Fifty Shades of Erotica (archive footage)
Salon Kitty Helmut Wallenberg
The Damned Martin Von Essenbeck
The Witches Hotel Page (segment "La strega bruciata viva")
Ludwig Ludwig
Act of Revenge Dr. Carlo Martora