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Quick Facts

Born:
1928-12-06

Birthplace:
Berlin, Germany

Credits:
76 Total Roles

Jan Hendriks

Acting

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Biography

Jan Hendriks (born Heinz Joachim Hinz, December 6, 1928, Berlin – died likely December 13, 1991, Berlin) was a German actor and voice actor.

After studying acting at the Hebbel Theatre school in Berlin, he began his career on stage before making his film debut in Robert A. Stemmle’s Sündige Grenze (1951), for which he became the first winner of the German Film Award for Best New Actor. He went on to appear in more than 90 film and television productions, including several Edgar Wallace films.

Hendriks was widely known to television audiences for his role as Inspector Martin Brenner in the crime series Der Alte (1977–1986). He also worked as a voice actor, dubbing performers such as Humphrey Bogart and Anthony Quinn.

He died in Berlin in December 1991.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1982 Ein gutes Land MOVIE Self
1980 Oh My God, Willi! MOVIE Kellner im 'Blauen Falter
1980 Schönes Weekend, Mr. Bennett MOVIE Pedro Juarez
1979 St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken TV Gerd Steiner
1977 Richelieu TV Butler
1977 Der Alte TV Martin Brenner
1974 Derrick TV Dreyer
1974 Derrick TV Schlott
1974 Derrick TV Barkeeper
1972 Das Geheimnis der Mary Celeste MOVIE Edward W. Head

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