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Helmut Berger

Bio: Helmut Berger (born Helmut Steinberger, 29 May 1944) was an Austrian-born German film and television actor. He was most famous for his work with Luchino Visconti, particularly in his performance as King Ludwig II of Bavaria in Ludwig, for which he received a special David di Donatello award
Born: Mon, May 29 1944
Birthplace: Bad Ischl, Austria

Death: Thu, May 18 2023
Helmut Berger is 78 years old
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Poster of The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling
The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling
Helmut Berger would have been no older than 78 in The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 18 2023
Poster of Fireflower: The Two Lives of Marisa Mell
Fireflower: The Two Lives of Marisa Mell
Helmut Berger was 78 in Fireflower: The Two Lives of Marisa Mell as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 2023
Poster of Ludwig: A Journey to the End of the Night
Ludwig: A Journey to the End of the Night
Helmut Berger was 78 in Ludwig: A Journey to the End of the Night as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 2022
Poster of The Garden That Doesn't Exist
The Garden That Doesn't Exist
Helmut Berger was 78 in The Garden That Doesn't Exist as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 2022
Poster of Portae Infernales
Portae Infernales
Helmut Berger was 75 in Portae Infernales as 'Professor Schneider'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 2019
Poster of Liberté
Liberté
Helmut Berger was 75 in Liberté as 'Duke of Walchen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 2019
Poster of Fascism on a Thread: The Strange Story of Nazisploitation Cinema
Fascism on a Thread: The Strange Story of Nazisploitation Cinema
Helmut Berger was 75 in Fascism on a Thread: The Strange Story of Nazisploitation Cinema as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 2019
Poster of Helmut Berger, My Mother and Me
Helmut Berger, My Mother and Me
Helmut Berger was 74 in Helmut Berger, My Mother and Me as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 2019
Poster of Timeless
Timeless
Helmut Berger was 72 in Timeless as 'Professor Martin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 2016
Poster of Luchino Visconti: Between Truth and Passion
Luchino Visconti: Between Truth and Passion
Helmut Berger was 72 in Luchino Visconti: Between Truth and Passion as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 2016
Poster of Helmut Berger, Actor
Helmut Berger, Actor
Helmut Berger was 71 in Helmut Berger, Actor as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 2015
Poster of Fifty Shades of Erotica
Fifty Shades of Erotica
Helmut Berger was 70 in Fifty Shades of Erotica
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 13 2015
Poster of Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent
Helmut Berger was 70 in Saint Laurent as 'Yves Saint Laurent in 1989'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 23 2014
Poster of Luchino Visconti: The Quest for the Impossible
Luchino Visconti: The Quest for the Impossible
Helmut Berger was 69 in Luchino Visconti: The Quest for the Impossible as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 2013
Poster of The Devil's Violinist
The Devil's Violinist
Helmut Berger was 68 in The Devil's Violinist as 'Lord Burghersh'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 2013
Poster of Murder Sisters
Murder Sisters
Helmut Berger was 66 in Murder Sisters as 'Dr. Schleier'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Iron Cross
Iron Cross
Helmut Berger was 65 in Iron Cross as 'Shrager / Vogler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 2009
Poster of Initiation
Initiation
Helmut Berger was 65 in Initiation as 'Gustav Tritzinsky'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 2009
Poster of Zapping-Alien@Mozart-Balls
Zapping-Alien@Mozart-Balls
Helmut Berger was 65 in Zapping-Alien@Mozart-Balls as 'Jack / 00Y / Georg II'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 2009
Poster of Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
Helmut Berger was 65 in Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection as 'Self (video 'Erotica')'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 2009
Poster of Romy Schneider: A Woman in Three Notes
Romy Schneider: A Woman in Three Notes
Helmut Berger was 64 in Romy Schneider: A Woman in Three Notes as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 2008
Poster of Damals warst Du still
Damals warst Du still
Helmut Berger was 60 in Damals warst Du still as 'Fabian Plessen'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 26 2005
Poster of Helmut Berger - Mein Leben
Helmut Berger - Mein Leben
Helmut Berger was 60 in Helmut Berger - Mein Leben as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Honey Baby
Honey Baby
Helmut Berger was 60 in Honey Baby as 'Karl / Hades'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 2004
Poster of Best of Harald Schmidt - Respektlos und Rezeptfrei
Best of Harald Schmidt - Respektlos und Rezeptfrei
Helmut Berger was 56 in Best of Harald Schmidt - Respektlos und Rezeptfrei
Movie Released: Mon, May 29 2000
Poster of The Kiss (let's Play Dynasty)
The Kiss (let's Play Dynasty)
Helmut Berger was 55 in The Kiss (let's Play Dynasty) as 'Alexis Carrington'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Under the Palms
Under the Palms
Helmut Berger was 55 in Under the Palms as 'David'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of The 120 Days of Bottrop
The 120 Days of Bottrop
Helmut Berger was 53 in The 120 Days of Bottrop as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 1997
Poster of Last Cut
Last Cut
Helmut Berger was 53 in Last Cut as 'Gabo Rey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1997
Poster of Teo
Teo
Helmut Berger was 52 in Teo as 'Signor Mastrovito'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 12 1997
Poster of The Shadow of the Pharaoh
The Shadow of the Pharaoh
Helmut Berger was 51 in The Shadow of the Pharaoh
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1996
Poster of L'Affaire Dreyfus
L'Affaire Dreyfus
Helmut Berger was 50 in L'Affaire Dreyfus as 'Schwartzkoppen'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1995
Poster of Ludwig 1881
Ludwig 1881
Helmut Berger was 49 in Ludwig 1881 as 'Ludwig II'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1993
Poster of Boomtown
Boomtown
Helmut Berger was 48 in Boomtown as 'Richard Schwarzer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 1993
Poster of Adelaide
Adelaide
Helmut Berger was 47 in Adelaide as 'Gilas'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 26 1992
Poster of The Godfather Part III
The Godfather Part III
Helmut Berger was 46 in The Godfather Part III as 'Frederick Keinszig'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1990
Poster of Act of Revenge
Act of Revenge
Helmut Berger was 45 in Act of Revenge as 'Dr. Carlo Martora'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 1989
Poster of Faceless
Faceless
Helmut Berger was 44 in Faceless as 'Dr. Frank Flamand'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 1988
Poster of Skipper
Skipper
Helmut Berger was 43 in Skipper as 'Hans'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1987
Poster of Code Name: Emerald
Code Name: Emerald
Helmut Berger was 41 in Code Name: Emerald as 'Ernst Ritter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1985
Poster of Victòria! 3: El seny i la rauxa
Victòria! 3: El seny i la rauxa
Helmut Berger was 39 in Victòria! 3: El seny i la rauxa as 'Tinent Rodríguez Haro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1984
Poster of Victòria! 2: La disbauxa del 17
Victòria! 2: La disbauxa del 17
Helmut Berger was 39 in Victòria! 2: La disbauxa del 17 as 'Tinent Rodríguez Haro'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 1983
Poster of Victòria! La gran aventura d'un poble
Victòria! La gran aventura d'un poble
Helmut Berger was 39 in Victòria! La gran aventura d'un poble as 'Tinent Rodríguez Haro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1983
Poster of Great Transport
Great Transport
Helmut Berger was 39 in Great Transport as 'Pukovnik Glassendorf'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 1983
Poster of Femmes
Femmes
Helmut Berger was 39 in Femmes as 'Helmut'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 1983
Poster of Deadly Game
Deadly Game
Helmut Berger was 38 in Deadly Game as 'Boris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1982
Poster of My Wife is a Witch
My Wife is a Witch
Helmut Berger was 36 in My Wife is a Witch as 'Asmodeo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1980
Poster of Fatal Fix
Fatal Fix
Helmut Berger was 35 in Fatal Fix as 'Marco'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1980
Poster of Le rose di Danzica
Le rose di Danzica
Helmut Berger was 35 in Le rose di Danzica as 'Baron Erich von Lehner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1979
Poster of The Fifth Commandment
The Fifth Commandment
Helmut Berger was 34 in The Fifth Commandment as 'Bernhard Redder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 1978
Poster of The Biggest Battle
The Biggest Battle
Helmut Berger was 33 in The Biggest Battle as 'Lt. Kurt Zimmer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 1978
Poster of The Mad Dog Killer
The Mad Dog Killer
Helmut Berger was 33 in The Mad Dog Killer as 'Nanni Vitali'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1977
Poster of Victory at Entebbe
Victory at Entebbe
Helmut Berger was 32 in Victory at Entebbe as 'Wilfried Böse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1976
Poster of Salon Kitty
Salon Kitty
Helmut Berger was 31 in Salon Kitty as 'Helmut Wallenberg'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 02 1976
Poster of The Romantic Englishwoman
The Romantic Englishwoman
Helmut Berger was 31 in The Romantic Englishwoman as 'Thomas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1975
Poster of Order to Kill
Order to Kill
Helmut Berger was 30 in Order to Kill as 'Clyde Hart'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 22 1975
Poster of Conversation Piece
Conversation Piece
Helmut Berger was 30 in Conversation Piece as 'Konrad Huebel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1974
Poster of Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
Helmut Berger was 29 in Ash Wednesday as 'Erich'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1973
Poster of Reigen
Reigen
Helmut Berger was 29 in Reigen as 'Der junge Herr Alfred'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1973
Poster of La colonna infame
La colonna infame
Helmut Berger was 28 in La colonna infame as 'Il capitano di giustizia Arconati'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1973
Poster of Ludwig
Ludwig
Helmut Berger was 28 in Ludwig as 'Ludwig'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1973
Poster of The Voracious Ones
The Voracious Ones
Helmut Berger was 28 in The Voracious Ones as 'Kosta'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1973
Poster of Bailey on Visconti
Bailey on Visconti
Helmut Berger was 27 in Bailey on Visconti as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Bloodstained Butterfly
The Bloodstained Butterfly
Helmut Berger was 27 in The Bloodstained Butterfly as 'Giorgio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1971
Poster of Love Me Strangely
Love Me Strangely
Helmut Berger was 26 in Love Me Strangely as 'Alain Revent'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1971
Poster of The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
Helmut Berger was 26 in The Garden of the Finzi-Continis as 'Alberto'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1970
Poster of Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray
Helmut Berger was 25 in Dorian Gray as 'Dorian Gray'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1970
Poster of The Damned
The Damned
Helmut Berger was 25 in The Damned as 'Martin Von Essenbeck'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1969
Poster of What Did Stalin Do to Women?
What Did Stalin Do to Women?
Helmut Berger was 25 in What Did Stalin Do to Women? as 'Aldo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1969
Poster of The Young Tigers
The Young Tigers
Helmut Berger was 23 in The Young Tigers as 'Dario'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1968
Poster of The Witches
The Witches
Helmut Berger was 22 in The Witches as 'Hotel Page (segment "La strega bruciata viva")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1967

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 Markus Lanz
Markus Lanz
Helmut Berger was 64+ in Markus Lanz as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 2008
Poster of Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!
Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!
Helmut Berger was 59+ in Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 2004
Poster of ZIBB
ZIBB
Helmut Berger was 59+ in ZIBB as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 2003
Poster of Beckmann
Beckmann
Helmut Berger was 54+ in Beckmann as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 1999
Poster of Die Harald Schmidt Show
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Helmut Berger was 51+ in Die Harald Schmidt Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995
Poster of alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio
alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio
Helmut Berger was 50+ in alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 27 1994
Poster of Boulevard Bio
Boulevard Bio
Helmut Berger was 47+ in Boulevard Bio as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 06 1991
Poster of I promessi sposi
I promessi sposi
Helmut Berger was 45+ in I promessi sposi as 'Egidio'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1989
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Helmut Berger was 36+ in Dynasty as 'Peter De Vilbis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of Ludwig
Ludwig
Helmut Berger was 36+ in Ludwig as 'Ludwig'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Fantômas
Fantômas
Helmut Berger was 35+ in Fantômas as 'Fantomas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 03 1980
Poster of NDR Talk Show
NDR Talk Show
Helmut Berger was 34+ in NDR Talk Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Return of the Saint
Return of the Saint
Helmut Berger was 34+ in Return of the Saint as 'Vidal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of Bitte umblättern
Bitte umblättern
Helmut Berger was 32+ in Bitte umblättern as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 20 1977
Poster of Dalli Dalli
Dalli Dalli
Helmut Berger was 26+ in Dalli Dalli as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 13 1971
Poster of Treffpunkte
Treffpunkte
Helmut Berger was 25+ in Treffpunkte as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1970