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.
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
Derrick
Dreyer
Derrick
Schlott
Derrick
Barkeeper
The Squeaker
Mr. Leslie
The Inn on the River
Roger Lane
The College Girl Murders
Brent
The Devil's Daffodil
Charles
The Door with Seven Locks
Tom Cawler
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 |