Hannes Messemer
Actor

Hannes Messemer Net Worth

Hannes Messemer was a German actor born on May 17, 1924 in Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany. He was best known for his roles in The Great Escape (1963), Il generale Della Rovere (1959) and Nachts, wenn der Teufel kam (1957). He was married four times and passed away on November 2, 1991 in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day May 17, 1924
Birth Place  Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany, Germany
Age 96 YEARS OLD
Died On 2 November 1991(1991-11-02) (aged 67)\nAachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Birth Sign Gemini
Cause of death Heart attack
Occupation Actor
Years active 1956-1989
Known for The Great Escape
Spouse(s) Monika Keusch (1985 -1991) (his death) Susanne Korda (1980-1981) (divorced) Rosel Schäfer (1952-1977) (divorced) (1 child)

💰 Net worth

Hannes Messemer, a renowned actor from Germany, is expected to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in 2024. With his exceptional talent and contributions to the German entertainment industry, Messemer has garnered significant recognition and financial success throughout his career. Known for his remarkable performances in various film and television productions, he has captivated audiences with his versatility and immense skills. As an accomplished actor, Messemer continues to leave a lasting impact on the industry, solidifying his reputation as one of Germany's most esteemed actors.

Biography/Timeline

1956

His big break in films came with a role in Rose Bernd in 1956. He was then cast in the major role of Colonel Rossdorf in the production of The Devil Strikes at Night the following year - a role which saw him awarded a Best Actor accolade. A series of successful roles followed, including The Doctor of Stalingrad, Der Transport (Destination Death), Die Brücke des Schicksals and the comedy Babette Goes to War with Brigitte Bardot. He achieved critical international acclaim for his role as Colonel Muller in the Roberto Rossellini production of General della Rovere (1959), with the film winning the Golden Lion at Venice that year.

1963

Messemer is probably best known for his role as Oberst von Luger, the Kommandant in The Great Escape (1963). The film had a star-studded cast, but it was Messemer, relatively unknown outside Europe, who uttered the film's most famous line (to Steve McQueen/Capt. Hilts): "It looks, after all, as if you will see Berlin before I do."

1980

A heavy lifelong smoker, Messemer suffered throat cancer during the 1980s, and surgery left his voice at only a whisper. Forced to retire from acting, he appeared on German television for the last time in 1989, in a production with Agnes Fink.

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