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Otto Sander

Bio: Otto Sander (born 30 June 1941 in Hanover) is a German film, theater, and voice actor. Sander grew up in Kassel, where he graduated in 1961 from the Friedrichgymnasium
Born: Mon, Jun 30 1941
Birthplace: Hanover, Germany

Death: Thu, Sep 12 2013
Otto Sander is 72 years old
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Poster of Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story
Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story
Otto Sander would have been no older than
72 in Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 10 2021
Poster of Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter
Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter
Otto Sander was
71 in Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Feb 08 2013
Poster of Fly Away
Fly Away
Otto Sander was
71 in Fly Away
as 'Eckehardt Tiedgen'.
Thu, Jul 12 2012
Poster of Die Schuld der Erben
Die Schuld der Erben
Otto Sander was
70 in Die Schuld der Erben
as 'Leonhard Asmussen'.
Thu, Jan 05 2012
Poster of Life Is Too Long
Life Is Too Long
Otto Sander was
69 in Life Is Too Long
Thu, Aug 26 2010
Poster of Krabat
Krabat
Otto Sander was
67 in Krabat
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of The Heart Is a Dark Forest
The Heart Is a Dark Forest
Otto Sander was
66 in The Heart Is a Dark Forest
as 'Helmut'.
Thu, Dec 27 2007
Poster of Little King Macius
Little King Macius
Otto Sander was
66 in Little King Macius
as 'Erasmus (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 20 2007
Poster of Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
Otto Sander was
63 in Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 07 2004
Poster of Aus Liebe zu Deutschland - Eine Spendenaffäre
Aus Liebe zu Deutschland - Eine Spendenaffäre
Otto Sander was
62 in Aus Liebe zu Deutschland - Eine Spendenaffäre
as 'Voice'.
Tue, Dec 16 2003
Poster of The Danube
The Danube
Otto Sander was
62 in The Danube
as 'Franz'.
Mon, Oct 27 2003
Poster of Werner - Gekotzt wird später!
Werner - Gekotzt wird später!
Otto Sander was
62 in Werner - Gekotzt wird später!
as 'Erzähler (voice)'.
Thu, Jul 17 2003
Poster of Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us
Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us
Otto Sander was
62 in Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 01 2003
Poster of Tödliches Vertrauen
Tödliches Vertrauen
Otto Sander was
61 in Tödliches Vertrauen
as 'Bernd Kortens'.
Mon, Nov 11 2002
Poster of Atlantic Affairs
Atlantic Affairs
Otto Sander was
61 in Atlantic Affairs
as 'Maitre de Plaisir on Stage'.
Sun, Nov 03 2002
Poster of Happy Too
Happy Too
Otto Sander was
61 in Happy Too
as 'Himself / Gert Bastian'.
Thu, Aug 01 2002
Poster of 100 Pro
100 Pro
Otto Sander was
60 in 100 Pro
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Oct 04 2001
Poster of Sass
Sass
Otto Sander was
60 in Sass
as 'Vater Sass'.
Thu, Sep 27 2001
Poster of The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld
Otto Sander was
58 in The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld
as 'Professor Steinach'.
Thu, Mar 16 2000
Poster of Marlene
Marlene
Otto Sander was
58 in Marlene
as 'Bühnenmanager'.
Thu, Mar 09 2000
Poster of E-m@il an Gott
E-m@il an Gott
Otto Sander was
58 in E-m@il an Gott
as 'Petrus'.
Fri, Dec 03 1999
Poster of Girls under investigation
Girls under investigation
Otto Sander was
57 in Girls under investigation
as 'Staatsanwalt Baldur Meixner'.
Thu, Apr 15 1999
Poster of Männer sind wie Schokolade
Männer sind wie Schokolade
Otto Sander was
57 in Männer sind wie Schokolade
as 'Vater Lano'.
Fri, Mar 19 1999
Poster of Der Kuß des Vergessens
Der Kuß des Vergessens
Otto Sander was
57 in Der Kuß des Vergessens
as 'Herr Jelke'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Stan Becker - Auf eigene Faust
Stan Becker - Auf eigene Faust
Otto Sander was
57 in Stan Becker - Auf eigene Faust
as 'Walker'.
Sun, Sep 27 1998
Poster of Am I Beautiful?
Am I Beautiful?
Otto Sander was
57 in Am I Beautiful?
as 'David'.
Thu, Sep 17 1998
Poster of The Harmonists
The Harmonists
Otto Sander was
56 in The Harmonists
Thu, Dec 25 1997
Poster of Conversation with the Beast
Conversation with the Beast
Otto Sander was
55 in Conversation with the Beast
as 'Adolf Hitler Double'.
Thu, Feb 20 1997
Poster of Liebe Lügen
Liebe Lügen
Otto Sander was
55 in Liebe Lügen
as 'Vater'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Killer Condom
Killer Condom
Otto Sander was
55 in Killer Condom
as 'Mr. Higgins'.
Thu, Aug 29 1996
Poster of Matulla und Busch
Matulla und Busch
Otto Sander was
54 in Matulla und Busch
as 'Korte'.
Wed, Dec 20 1995
Poster of Lumière and Company
Lumière and Company
Otto Sander was
54 in Lumière and Company
as 'Cassiel (segment "Wim Wenders")'.
Wed, Dec 20 1995
Poster of Nikolaikirche
Nikolaikirche
Otto Sander was
54 in Nikolaikirche
as 'kirchlicher Superintendent'.
Tue, Oct 17 1995
Poster of The Promise
The Promise
Otto Sander was
53 in The Promise
as 'Professor Lorenz'.
Thu, Feb 16 1995
Poster of Bauernschach
Bauernschach
Otto Sander was
53 in Bauernschach
as 'Dr. Gerold Stadler'.
Tue, Jan 17 1995
Poster of Das Loch
Das Loch
Otto Sander was
53 in Das Loch
as 'Der Mann'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The White Horse Inn in St. Wolfgang
The White Horse Inn in St. Wolfgang
Otto Sander was
53 in The White Horse Inn in St. Wolfgang
as 'Prof. Hinzelmann'.
Tue, Oct 04 1994
Poster of Movie Days
Movie Days
Otto Sander was
53 in Movie Days
as 'Maður á hesti'.
Thu, Jun 30 1994
Poster of Three Sisters
Three Sisters
Otto Sander was
52 in Three Sisters
as 'Vershinin'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of The Film Narrator
The Film Narrator
Otto Sander was
52 in The Film Narrator
as 'Salzmann'.
Thu, Nov 25 1993
Poster of The Olympic Summer
The Olympic Summer
Otto Sander was
52 in The Olympic Summer
as 'Sprecher'.
Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of Faraway, So Close!
Faraway, So Close!
Otto Sander was
52 in Faraway, So Close!
as 'Cassiel'.
Wed, Sep 01 1993
Poster of Inge, April und Mai
Inge, April und Mai
Otto Sander was
51 in Inge, April und Mai
Thu, Apr 22 1993
Poster of Schlusschor
Schlusschor
Otto Sander was
51 in Schlusschor
Tue, Feb 16 1993
Poster of Bescheiß kein Kind!
Bescheiß kein Kind!
Otto Sander was
50 in Bescheiß kein Kind!
as 'Vater'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Werner - Beinhart!
Werner - Beinhart!
Otto Sander was
49 in Werner - Beinhart!
as 'Erzähler (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 29 1990
Poster of Time of Vengeance
Time of Vengeance
Otto Sander was
48 in Time of Vengeance
as 'Robert'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Vorwärts
Vorwärts
Otto Sander was
48 in Vorwärts
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Break
The Break
Otto Sander was
47 in The Break
as 'Erwin Lubowitz'.
Thu, Jan 19 1989
Poster of Wie du mir..
Wie du mir..
Otto Sander was
47 in Wie du mir..
as 'Markus Petarka'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Case of Mr. Spalt
The Case of Mr. Spalt
Otto Sander was
46 in The Case of Mr. Spalt
as 'Otto Spalt'.
Fri, Mar 25 1988
Poster of Wings of Desire
Wings of Desire
Otto Sander was
46 in Wings of Desire
as 'Cassiel'.
Wed, Sep 23 1987
Poster of Boundaries of Time - Caspar David Friedrich
Boundaries of Time - Caspar David Friedrich
Otto Sander was
45 in Boundaries of Time - Caspar David Friedrich
as 'Gerichtsgehilfe'.
Wed, Oct 22 1986
Poster of Miko: From the Gutter to the Stars
Miko: From the Gutter to the Stars
Otto Sander was
44 in Miko: From the Gutter to the Stars
as 'Loan officer Grop'.
Fri, May 30 1986
Poster of Wahnfried
Wahnfried
Otto Sander was
44 in Wahnfried
as 'Richard Wagner'.
Wed, Apr 16 1986
Poster of Rosa Luxemburg
Rosa Luxemburg
Otto Sander was
44 in Rosa Luxemburg
as 'Karl Liebknecht'.
Thu, Apr 10 1986
Poster of Eine Reise wert… Der Dichter Günter Kunert (be)sucht Berlin
Eine Reise wert… Der Dichter Günter Kunert (be)sucht Berlin
Otto Sander was
44 in Eine Reise wert… Der Dichter Günter Kunert (be)sucht Berlin
as 'Rezitation'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Der Mord mit der Schere
Der Mord mit der Schere
Otto Sander was
43 in Der Mord mit der Schere
as 'Inspector Spalt'.
Wed, Jul 25 1984
Poster of A Love in Germany
A Love in Germany
Otto Sander was
42 in A Love in Germany
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Oct 26 1983
Poster of Gedächtnis: Ein Film für Curt Bois und Bernhard Minetti
Gedächtnis: Ein Film für Curt Bois und Bernhard Minetti
Otto Sander was
40 in Gedächtnis: Ein Film für Curt Bois und Bernhard Minetti
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 07 1982
Poster of Der Mann Im Pyjama
Der Mann Im Pyjama
Otto Sander was
40 in Der Mann Im Pyjama
as 'Rudi'.
Fri, Dec 18 1981
Poster of Wer spinnt denn da, Herr Doktor?
Wer spinnt denn da, Herr Doktor?
Otto Sander was
40 in Wer spinnt denn da, Herr Doktor?
as 'Nummer Sieben'.
Tue, Nov 10 1981
Poster of Das Boot
Das Boot
Otto Sander was
40 in Das Boot
as 'Phillip Thomsen'.
Thu, Sep 17 1981
Poster of Strike Back
Strike Back
Otto Sander was
40 in Strike Back
as 'Kowalski'.
Thu, Sep 10 1981
Poster of Gesucht wird... Drei Geschichten um nicht ganz ehrenwerte Herren
Gesucht wird... Drei Geschichten um nicht ganz ehrenwerte Herren
Otto Sander was
39 in Gesucht wird... Drei Geschichten um nicht ganz ehrenwerte Herren
Sun, Jun 14 1981
Poster of Der Mond scheint auf Kylenamoe
Der Mond scheint auf Kylenamoe
Otto Sander was
39 in Der Mond scheint auf Kylenamoe
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Im Schlaraffenland. Ein Roman unter feinen Leuten
Im Schlaraffenland. Ein Roman unter feinen Leuten
Otto Sander was
39 in Im Schlaraffenland. Ein Roman unter feinen Leuten
as 'Kalfisch'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Die Ursache
Die Ursache
Otto Sander was
39 in Die Ursache
Wed, Nov 19 1980
Poster of Palermo or Wolfsburg
Palermo or Wolfsburg
Otto Sander was
38 in Palermo or Wolfsburg
as 'Staatsanwalt'.
Fri, Feb 01 1980
Poster of The Tin Drum
The Tin Drum
Otto Sander was
37 in The Tin Drum
as 'Meyn'.
Wed, May 02 1979
Poster of Trilogie des Wiedersehens
Trilogie des Wiedersehens
Otto Sander was
37 in Trilogie des Wiedersehens
as 'Richard'.
Sun, Mar 25 1979
Poster of Phantom
Phantom
Otto Sander was
37 in Phantom
Fri, Mar 02 1979
Poster of Plastikfieber
Plastikfieber
Otto Sander was
37 in Plastikfieber
as 'Wilfried'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Die Ängste des Dr. Schenk
Die Ängste des Dr. Schenk
Otto Sander was
36 in Die Ängste des Dr. Schenk
Sun, Feb 19 1978
Poster of Heinrich Zille
Heinrich Zille
Otto Sander was
36 in Heinrich Zille
Wed, Nov 16 1977
Poster of Four Against the Bank
Four Against the Bank
Otto Sander was
35 in Four Against the Bank
as 'Eberhard Winter'.
Tue, Dec 07 1976
Poster of The Marquise of O
The Marquise of O
Otto Sander was
34 in The Marquise of O
as 'Brother, Forstmeister'.
Wed, May 19 1976
Poster of Summer Guests
Summer Guests
Otto Sander was
34 in Summer Guests
as 'Pjotr Suslov'.
Thu, Jan 29 1976
Poster of About Narration
About Narration
Otto Sander was
34 in About Narration
Tue, Dec 16 1975
Poster of Lehmanns Erzählungen
Lehmanns Erzählungen
Otto Sander was
33 in Lehmanns Erzählungen
as 'Lehmann'.
Mon, Apr 07 1975
Poster of Berlin 10. 11. 74 - 28. 1. 75: Exercises in 9 Pieces
Berlin 10. 11. 74 - 28. 1. 75: Exercises in 9 Pieces
Otto Sander was
33 in Berlin 10. 11. 74 - 28. 1. 75: Exercises in 9 Pieces
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Meine Sorgen möcht' ich haben
Meine Sorgen möcht' ich haben
Otto Sander was
33 in Meine Sorgen möcht' ich haben
as 'Harald Bornemann'.
Fri, Jan 24 1975
Poster of Die Bakchen
Die Bakchen
Otto Sander was
33 in Die Bakchen
as 'Tiresias'.
Thu, Dec 12 1974
Poster of One or the Other of Us
One or the Other of Us
Otto Sander was
32 in One or the Other of Us
as 'Rulle Ruhlsdorff'.
Mon, Apr 22 1974
Poster of Ermittlungen gegen Unbekannt
Ermittlungen gegen Unbekannt
Otto Sander was
32 in Ermittlungen gegen Unbekannt
Fri, Mar 29 1974
Poster of Prinz Friedrich von Homburg
Prinz Friedrich von Homburg
Otto Sander was
32 in Prinz Friedrich von Homburg
as 'Obrist Kottwitz'.
Sun, Nov 25 1973
Poster of The Ignoramus and the Madman
The Ignoramus and the Madman
Otto Sander was
31 in The Ignoramus and the Madman
Sat, Jul 22 1972
Poster of Die Mutter
Die Mutter
Otto Sander was
29 in Die Mutter
Mon, Feb 08 1971
Poster of Sonntags am Meer
Sonntags am Meer
Otto Sander was
29 in Sonntags am Meer
as 'Fritzchen'.
Mon, Dec 21 1970
Poster of Nicht fummeln, Liebling
Nicht fummeln, Liebling
Otto Sander was
28 in Nicht fummeln, Liebling
Fri, Jan 09 1970
Poster of Sonnabend, der 1.
Sonnabend, der 1.
Otto Sander was
28 in Sonnabend, der 1.
Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of Ludwig
Ludwig
Otto Sander was
23 in Ludwig
as 'Ludwig'.
Sat, Nov 28 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Vienna Crime Squad
Vienna Crime Squad
Otto Sander was
64+ in Vienna Crime Squad
as 'Conrad Ribarski'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 2005
Poster of Leute am Donnerstag
Leute am Donnerstag
Otto Sander was
62+ in Leute am Donnerstag
as 'himself'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 04 2004
Poster of Ein roter Teppich für....
Ein roter Teppich für....
Otto Sander was
61+ in Ein roter Teppich für....
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 26 2002
Poster of Through the Night with...
Through the Night with...
Otto Sander was
60+ in Through the Night with...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 10 2002
Poster of Gero von Boehm begegnet...
Gero von Boehm begegnet...
Otto Sander was
60+ in Gero von Boehm begegnet...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2002
Poster of Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
Otto Sander was
60+ in Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 2002
Poster of Preußen – Chronik eines deutschen Staates
Preußen – Chronik eines deutschen Staates
Otto Sander was
59+ in Preußen – Chronik eines deutschen Staates
as 'Self (Narrator)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 26 2000
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Otto Sander was
59+ in Les Misérables
as 'Monseigneur Bienvenu'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 04 2000
Poster of The Shop
The Shop
Otto Sander was
57+ in The Shop
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 20 1998
Poster of Die Johannes B. Kerner Show
Die Johannes B. Kerner Show
Otto Sander was
56+ in Die Johannes B. Kerner Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 22 1998
Poster of Herman & Tietjen
Herman & Tietjen
Otto Sander was
55+ in Herman & Tietjen
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 23 1997
Poster of Friedemann Brix - Eine Schwäche für Mord
Friedemann Brix - Eine Schwäche für Mord
Otto Sander was
55+ in Friedemann Brix - Eine Schwäche für Mord
as 'Rainer Kleinhundert'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 31 1996
Poster of Zimmer frei!
Zimmer frei!
Otto Sander was
55+ in Zimmer frei!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 1996
Poster of Die Harald Schmidt Show
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Otto Sander was
54+ in Die Harald Schmidt Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995
Poster of Kulturzeit
Kulturzeit
Otto Sander was
54+ in Kulturzeit
as 'self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1995
Poster of A.S. Gefahr ist sein Geschäft
A.S. Gefahr ist sein Geschäft
Otto Sander was
53+ in A.S. Gefahr ist sein Geschäft
as 'Freddy Klinke'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of Wolffs Revier
Wolffs Revier
Otto Sander was
51+ in Wolffs Revier
as 'Schenk'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1992
Poster of DAS!
DAS!
Otto Sander was
49+ in DAS!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 1991
Poster of Das Boot
Das Boot
Otto Sander was
43+ in Das Boot
as 'Kapitänleutnant Philipp'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 24 1985
Poster of Der Fahnder
Der Fahnder
Otto Sander was
43+ in Der Fahnder
as 'Bähr'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 21 1984
Poster of Das Traumschiff
Das Traumschiff
Otto Sander was
40+ in Das Traumschiff
as 'James Korthals, Johannes Lippelt'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 22 1981
Poster of Wetten, dass..?
Wetten, dass..?
Otto Sander was
39+ in Wetten, dass..?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 14 1981
Poster of NDR Talk Show
NDR Talk Show
Otto Sander was
37+ in NDR Talk Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Polizeiruf 110
Polizeiruf 110
Otto Sander was
29+ in Polizeiruf 110
as 'Ludwig Stolze, Lansky, Richard Lansky'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 27 1971
Poster of Scene of the Crime
Scene of the Crime
Otto Sander was
29+ in Scene of the Crime
as 'Manfred Enders, Otto Androsch'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1970
Poster of Titel, Thesen, Temperamente
Titel, Thesen, Temperamente
Otto Sander was
26+ in Titel, Thesen, Temperamente
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 04 1967
Poster of Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst
Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst
Otto Sander was
26+ in Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst
as 'Kunsträuber'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 20 1967
Poster of Grimme-Preis-Verleihung
Grimme-Preis-Verleihung
Otto Sander was
22+ in Grimme-Preis-Verleihung
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 16 1964