Burghart Klaußner

Burghart Klaußner is a prominent German actor and director known for his versatile roles in both film and theater. Born on September 13, 1949, in Berlin, Klaußner has built a formidable career over several decades. He gained widespread recognition for his role as the stern village pastor in Michael Haneke's "The White Ribbon" (2009), which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Klaußner also delivered a memorable performance as the father in "Good Bye Lenin!" (2003), which became a critically acclaimed film internationally. In 2015, he starred as Fritz Bauer, a crucial figure in bringing Nazi criminals to justice, in "The People vs. Fritz Bauer," a role that earned him the German Film Award for Best Actor. Additionally, his work in theater has been celebrated, marking him as a versatile and respected figure in German arts and cinema.