Waldemar Kobus
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Waldemar Kobus is a German
actor.
Kobus was born in Szczytno
, Poland and, as an ethnic German, moved to Germany in 1970. From 1988 till 1991 he attended the school of performing arts Otto-Falckenberg-Schule
in Munich, Germany. Afterwards he performed in several theatre plays in Frankfurt, Bochum, Stuttgart, Zürich, Vienna and Cologne. He has starred in TV shows since the early 90's and as of 2001 began to be recognised by the public for his roles in movies and TV shows, in particular thanks to his role in the German comedy show Alles Atze
, in which he plays the police officer 'Viktor Schimanek'. His international breakthrough was his 'SS officer Günther Franken' role in the movie Zwartboek (Black Book
) by Dutch director Paul Verhoeven.
In 2007 he spoke the voice of the Yeti in the animation movie Lissi und der wilde Kaiser
. He also played in the movie Speed Racer
from the brothers Andy and Larry Wachowski
. In the movie Valkyrie
(with Tom Cruise
) he plays the police-chief of Berlin
. In October 2008 he starred in the WWII movie Miracle at St. Anna
from director Spike Lee
Besides acting, he's also a singer and has performed at the Kölner Karneval. He has coollaborated on songs with the composers Klaus Fehling and Uli Winters.
Waldemar Kobus is married to the German actress Traute Hoess. Together they live in Bochum
.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
actor.
Kobus was born in Szczytno
Szczytno
Szczytno is a town in north-eastern Poland with 27,970 inhabitants . Previously part of the Olsztyn Voivodeship, Szczytno was assigned to the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in 1999. It is the seat of Szczytno County....
, Poland and, as an ethnic German, moved to Germany in 1970. From 1988 till 1991 he attended the school of performing arts Otto-Falckenberg-Schule
Otto-Falckenberg-Schule
The Otto Falckenberg Schule – Fachakademie für darstellende Kunst der Landeshauptstadt München is a higher education academy in Munich training actors and directors, affiliated to the Münchner Kammerspiele. It was founded in 1946 as the Städtische Schauspielschule but renamed to its present name on...
in Munich, Germany. Afterwards he performed in several theatre plays in Frankfurt, Bochum, Stuttgart, Zürich, Vienna and Cologne. He has starred in TV shows since the early 90's and as of 2001 began to be recognised by the public for his roles in movies and TV shows, in particular thanks to his role in the German comedy show Alles Atze
Alles Atze
Alles Atze was a German comedy television series which aired on RTL between 2000 and 2007. The series revolves around the fictional character Atze Schröder.- Framework :...
, in which he plays the police officer 'Viktor Schimanek'. His international breakthrough was his 'SS officer Günther Franken' role in the movie Zwartboek (Black Book
Black Book
The Black Book: The Ruthless Murder of Jews by German-Fascist Invaders Throughout the Temporarily-Occupied Regions of the Soviet Union and in the Death Camps of Poland during the War 1941–1945 alternatively The Black Book of the Holocaust, or simply The Black Book, was a result of the...
) by Dutch director Paul Verhoeven.
In 2007 he spoke the voice of the Yeti in the animation movie Lissi und der wilde Kaiser
Lissi und der wilde Kaiser
Lissi und der wilde Kaiser is a German animated film released in 2007. It is a comedy parody of the Sissi films.The plot concerns a yeti who makes a pact with the devil to kidnap the most beautiful girl in the world...
. He also played in the movie Speed Racer
Speed Racer
Speed Racer is an English adaptation name of the Japanese manga and anime, which centered on automobile racing. Mach GoGoGo was originally serialized in print form in Shueisha's 1958 Shōnen Book, and was released in tankōbon book form by Sun Wide Comics, re-released in Japan by Fusosha...
from the brothers Andy and Larry Wachowski
Wachowski
Wachowski is a Polish surname, originated from the village of Wachów, Poland. It can refer to:* Andy and Larry Wachowski, American film directors, writers and producers* Mieczysław Wachowski, Polish politician...
. In the movie Valkyrie
Valkyrie (film)
Valkyrie is a 2008 American historical thriller film set in Nazi Germany during World War II. The film depicts the 20 July plot in 1944 by German army officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler and to use the Operation Valkyrie national emergency plan to take control of the country...
(with Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV , better known as Tom Cruise, is an American film actor and producer. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and he has won three Golden Globe Awards....
) he plays the police-chief of Berlin
Wolf-Heinrich Graf von Helldorf
Wolf-Heinrich Graf von Helldorf was a leading figure in the Nazi regime.-Early life:Helldorf was born in Merseburg, a landowner's son, Helldorf served as a lieutenant from 1915 in the First World War, and from 1918 was a member of the Prussian state assembly.-Berlin chief of police:Already by...
. In October 2008 he starred in the WWII movie Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna is a 2008 war film, directed by Spike Lee and written by James McBride, based on McBride's novel of the same name. The film was released on September 26, 2008, and is set during World War II, in fall of 1944 in Tuscany and in the winter of 1983 in New York City and Rome...
from director Spike Lee
Spike Lee
Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor. His production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, has produced over 35 films since 1983....
Besides acting, he's also a singer and has performed at the Kölner Karneval. He has coollaborated on songs with the composers Klaus Fehling and Uli Winters.
Waldemar Kobus is married to the German actress Traute Hoess. Together they live in Bochum
Bochum
Bochum is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany. It is located in the Ruhr area and is surrounded by the cities of Essen, Gelsenkirchen, Herne, Castrop-Rauxel, Dortmund, Witten and Hattingen.-History:...
.
Filmography
- Death Train (2005)Death Train (2005)Death Train is a 2005 action film, starring by Arnold Vosloo and Mathis Landwehr. It was produced by Hermann Joha and directed by Diethard Küster.- Plot :...
(2005) - Black Book (2006)
- WaiterWaiter (film)Waiter is a 2006 black comedy film by Alex van Warmerdam. It tells the story of Edgar, a discontented waiter. The film had its world premiere on the Toronto Film Festival on September 10, 2006...
(2006) - Nemesis (2007)
- ValkyrieValkyrieIn Norse mythology, a valkyrie is one of a host of female figures who decides who dies in battle. Selecting among half of those who die in battle , the valkyries bring their chosen to the afterlife hall of the slain, Valhalla, ruled over by the god Odin...
(2008) - Das Gelübde (2008)
- Besser als Schule (2004)
- Das Zimmermädchen und der Millionär (2004)
- MordshungerMordshungerMordshunger is a film based on the German novel of the same name written by Frank Schätzing.-Cast:*Christian Blümel ... Panne*Michou Friesz ... Kriminalrätin Truckenbrodt*Kerstin Gähte ... Inka von Barneck...
(2008) - Alles AtzeAlles AtzeAlles Atze was a German comedy television series which aired on RTL between 2000 and 2007. The series revolves around the fictional character Atze Schröder.- Framework :...
(2000–2007)