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Erwin Leder
A reclusive Austrian actor, haunted by his roles in two of the most intense films in cinematic history—*Das Boot* and the banned horror classic *Angst*—must confront his past when a decades-old mystery surrounding the real-life inspiration for his chilling serial killer character resurfaces.
In short · Acting since 1977, 6 decades active, 32 credits.
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Biography
Erwin Alois Robert Leder is an Austrian actor best known for his role as Chief Mechanic Johann in the 1982 film *Das Boot*, directed by Wolfgang Petersen. The film follows the mission of a World War II U-boat and its crew. Leder also gained notoriety for his leading role as a nameless serial killer in the 1983 cult film *Angst*, directed by Gerald Kargl. *Angst* was banned in several European countries due to its extreme violence.
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30 credits
Rock 'N' Roll Ringo(2024)
Pater Petrus
Film
Portae Infernales(2019)
Inspector Faber (Segment "Die Bruderschaft des östlichen Tores")
Film
Goliath96(2018)
Straßenprediger
Film
Ungehorsam(2016)
Monsignore
Film
The White Snake(2015)
Friedrich
Film
PPPasolini Epilog(2015)
Pasolini
Film
Kafka's the Burrow(2014)
Penner
FilmThe Sleeping Girl(2011)
Knitter
Film
Der Atem des Himmels(2010)
Ernas Father
Film
Trick or Treaters(2007)
Kutscher
Film
Gefangene(2006)
Tankwart
Film
Happy End: Every Story Needs an End(2005)
Vater
Film
Underworld(2003)
Singe
Film
White Cherries(2001)
Orlando
Film
Schande(1999)
Actor
Film
The Unfish(1997)
Gendarm Hermann
FilmMona M. - Mit den Waffen einer Frau(1996)
Norbert Höfel
TV
The Knickerbocker Gang: The Talking Grave(1995)
Rudolfo Conté
FilmAlso schlafwandle ich am hellichten Tage(1994)
Actor
FilmInternationale Zone(1994)
Actor
Film
The Three Musketeers(1993)
Peasant
Film
Schindler's List(1993)
SS Waffen Officer
Film
Im Dunstkreis(1992)
Actor
Film
Eis(1989)
Sandor
Film
Die toten Fische(1989)
Actor
Film
Das Boot(1985)
Johann, das Gespenst
TV
Angst(1983)
K., the Psychopath
Film
The Last Revenge(1982)
Weltkenner
Film
Das Boot(1981)
Johann
Film
Der Einstand(1977)
Fritz
Film
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- Der Kurier des KaisersSelf · 2018
- Carl Andersens Underground der LiebeSelf · 2015
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