German actor Michael Mendl died at the age of 82. His agent confirmed the information on Saturday, September 5, after several German and Swiss media outlets reported his death. According to her statement, the actor passed away peacefully in his sleep. novinky.cz ↗
Mendl was among the prominent character actors of German film, television, and theater. Viewers associated him especially with historical roles and distinctive supporting parts. He appeared in the film The Downfall of the Third Reich, known by its original title Der Untergang, where he portrayed a general in Hitler's circle. Among his well-known television roles were appearances in series such as Tatort, Der Alte, and Frühling. He achieved more significant recognition as Koslowski in the crime series Tatort. Der Standard ↗
During his career, the actor frequently portrayed public figures. In the two-part film In the Shadow of Power, he played Willy Brandt and received the Golden Camera award for this role. Among his other well-known characters was also Pope John Paul II. In his more recent work, he also appeared in the successful Netflix series Dark.
Reports of his death recall his long-standing work on stage and in front of the camera. Mendl remains connected with German television and film production, where he established himself particularly through his civil demeanor, distinctive face, and roles of historical and authoritative characters. n-tv ↗
German actor Michael Mendl dies at age 82
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Bekannt aus "Der Untergang": Schauspieler Michael Mendl gestorben
Der Standard
| 12:13 05.09.
Das Gesicht aus dem Fernseher: TV-Charakterheld Michael Mendl stirbt mit 82 Jahren
n-tv
| 12:02 05.09.
Deutscher Schauspieler Michael Mendl mit 82 Jahren gestorben
Tagesschau
| 11:55 05.09.
Michael Mendl: Schauspieler Michael Mendl mit 82 Jahren gestorben
Die Zeit
| 11:28 05.09.
Fernsehen und Bühne - Der Schauspieler Michael Mendl ist tot
Deutschlandfunk
| 11:27 05.09.
Schauspiellegende Michael Mendl ist tot – er starb im Alter von 82 Jahren
Merkur
| 11:15 05.09.
Schauspieler Michael Mendl im Alter von 82 Jahren gestorben
Welt
| 11:14 05.09.
Personen: Schauspieler Michael Mendl mit 82 Jahren gestorben
Die Zeit
| 11:11 05.09.
„Friedlich eingeschlafen“: Schauspieler Michael Mendl im Alter von 82 Jahren gestorben
Tagesspiegel
| 11:08 05.09.
Deutscher Schauspieler Michael Mendl gestorben
ORF
| 11:04 05.09.
Zemřel herec Michael Mendl
novinky.cz
| 13:45 05.09.
Michael Mendl ist tot
Spiegel.de
| 11:07 05.09.
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