Quick Facts
Born:
1926-04-18
Birthplace:
Bremen, Germany
Credits:
102 Total Roles
Günter Meisner
Acting
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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
Mr. Slugworth
The Tin Drum
Gestapo Agent
The Boys from Brazil
Farnbach
Ace of Aces
Adolf Hitler / Angela Hitler
Is Paris Burning?
SS Commander in Pantin
The Odessa File
General Greifer
The Bridge at Remagen
SS Officer
Faraway, So Close!
Forger
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Eine Mutter kämpft um ihren Sohn MOVIE | Wegener |
| 1994 | Zwei alte Hasen TV | Nachtwächter |
| 1993 | Faraway, So Close! MOVIE | Forger |
| 1992 | Ruby Cairo MOVIE | Herr Bruchner |
| 1991 | Te Rua MOVIE | Professor Biederstedt |
| 1991 | Leporella MOVIE | Self |
| 1990 | The Man Inside MOVIE | Richter |
| 1990 | The Saint: The Big Bang MOVIE | Kuhler |
| 1990 | Central Station MOVIE | El Amigo de Alex |
| 1990 | The Little People MOVIE | Schneider |