Günter Meisner

Born: 1926-04-18

Birthplace: Bremen, Germany

Biography

Günter Meisner (18 April 1926 – 5 December 1994) was a German TV and film character actor. He is remembered for his several cinematic portrayals of Adolf Hitler and for his role as Mr. Slugworth in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He was fluent in four languages and appeared in many English-language, German-language and French-language films.

Known For

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
The Tin Drum
The Bridge at Remagen
The Boys from Brazil
Is Paris Burning?
The Odessa File
Ruby Cairo
Funeral in Berlin
Voyage of the Damned
Ace of Aces

Top Movie Credits

The Tin Drum Gestapo Agent
Is Paris Burning? SS Commander in Pantin
The Odessa File General Greifer
Ruby Cairo Herr Bruchner
Voyage of the Damned Robert Hoffman
Ace of Aces Adolf Hitler / Angela Hitler