Bruno Ganz

A legendary Swiss actor, revered for his collaborations with iconic directors and unforgettable roles in *Wings of Desire* and *Nosferatu the Vampyre*, leaves behind a cinematic legacy that redefined European film.

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1941

Died

2019

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In short · Acted for seven decades — 93 credits.

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Biography

Bruno Ganz was a Swiss actor whose career in German stage, television, and film spanned nearly six decades. He worked with prominent directors including Werner Herzog, Éric Rohmer, Francis Ford Coppola, Theo Angelopoulos, and Wim Wenders. He became widely known for his performances as Jonathan Zimmerman in *The American Friend* (1977), Jonathan Harker in *Nosferatu the Vampyre* (1979), and Damiel the Angel in *Wings of Desire* (1987).

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