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Hanns Zischler (born 18 June 1947) is a German actor known for his cooperation with Wim Wenders's early films especially Kings of the Road (1976). Later he became an international star with his portrayal of Hans in Steven Spielberg's film Munich and the Russian Mafia's boss Igor Sergeyevich Baklanov in the 1996 pilot movie Der Clown. Zischler has appeared in more than 300 movies since 1968. He is known in Sweden for his role as Josef Hillman in the second season of the Martin Beck TV series, though his voice is dubbed. In 2025, he played Thomas Mann in the film Fatherland by Paweł Pawlikowski.

Quick facts about Hanns Zischler

  • Full name: Hanns Zischler
  • Born: 1947-06-18
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q67881

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Who is Hanns Zischler?

Hanns Zischler (born 18 June 1947) is a German actor known for his cooperation with Wim Wenders's early films especially Kings of the Road (1976).

What nationality is Hanns Zischler?

Hanns Zischler is Germany.

When was Hanns Zischler born?

Hanns Zischler was born on 1947-06-18.

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