Günter Meisner

Born: 1926-04-18

Birthplace: Bremen, Germany

Biography

Günter Meisner (18 April 1926 – 5 December 1994) was a German TV and film character actor. He is remembered for his several cinematic portrayals of Adolf Hitler and for his role as Mr. Slugworth in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He was fluent in four languages and appeared in many English-language, German-language and French-language films.

Known For

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
The Tin Drum
The Bridge at Remagen
The Boys from Brazil
Is Paris Burning?
Ruby Cairo
Voyage of the Damned
Night Crossing
Faraway, So Close!
The Odessa File

Top Movie Credits

The Tin Drum Gestapo Agent
Is Paris Burning? SS Commander in Pantin
Ruby Cairo Herr Bruchner
Voyage of the Damned Robert Hoffman
Night Crossing Major Koerner
The Odessa File General Greifer