Gedeon Burkhard (born 3 July 1969) is a German film and television actor. Although he has appeared in numerous films and TV series in both Europe and the US, he is probably best recognised for his role as Alexander Brandtner in the Austrian/German television series Kommissar Rex (1997–2001), which has been aired on television in numerous countries around the world, or as Corporal Wilhelm Wicki in the 2009 film Inglourious Basterds. He is also well recognised for his role as Chris Ritter in the long-running series Alarm für Cobra 11.
Gedeon Burkhard
Burkhard at the Berlin premiere of The Pursuit of Happiness, 2007
Gedeon Burkhard was born in Munich, West Germany, the son of Wolfgang Burkhard and German actress Elisabeth von Molo (then Burkhard) who is the granddaughter of Alessandro Moissi, a famous Albanian actor of the 20th century.[2] Gedeon was educated at a boarding school in England and began his acting career in 1979 in the German TV film Tante Maria.
During the 1990s, he lived in the United States, working in several productions, but without much recognition. Burkhard married Birgit Cunningham, then divorced three months later.[citation needed] After that, he lived in Vienna for Kommisar Rex for more than five years, then moved to Berlin. Burkhard was working in Cologne on the TV series Alarm für Cobra 11 as the detective Chris Ritter until November 2007. His character Chris Ritter had a heroic death. He then returned to Berlin to be close to his daughter and to work on projects. He said "For the moment I will dedicate myself again fully to my artistic vagabond life in Berlin".[3] Burkhard appeared in the Quentin Tarantino movie Inglourious Basterds. In February 2009, he was shooting the film Massel, made for German television. In 2011, he was in Rome, shooting thr Italian miniseries Caccia al Re – La narcotici.
In 2011, he competed in Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian version of "Dancing with the Stars", accompanied by professional Italian dancer Samanta Togni, in which he danced with his "daughter" Laura Glavan.
In 2016, Burkhard played Gustav Froehlich, a German actor and UFA star, in the international movie The Devil's Mistress by Czech director Filip Renč. The biographical film is about the life of actress Lída Baarová and her relationship with Joseph Goebbels. The film was released in January 2016 in Prague.[4]
Selected filmography
Und ab geht die Post (1981, TV movie) (segment "Des isch die Poscht")
Tante Maria (1981, TV movie) as Andreas Büdenbender
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Gedeon Burkhard born 3 July 1969 is a German film and television actor Although he has appeared in numerous films and TV series in both Europe and the US he is probably best recognised for his role as Alexander Brandtner in the Austrian German television series Kommissar Rex 1997 2001 which has been aired on television in numerous countries around the world or as Corporal Wilhelm Wicki in the 2009 film Inglourious Basterds He is also well recognised for his role as Chris Ritter in the long running series Alarm fur Cobra 11 Gedeon BurkhardBurkhard at the Berlin premiere of The Pursuit of Happiness 2007Born 1969 07 03 3 July 1969 age 53 Munich West Germany now Germany OccupationActorYears active1981 presentSpouse s Birgit Cunningham divorced 1 Contents 1 Life and career 2 Selected filmography 3 References 4 External linksLife and career EditGedeon Burkhard was born in Munich West Germany the son of Wolfgang Burkhard and German actress Elisabeth von Molo then Burkhard who is the granddaughter of Alessandro Moissi a famous Albanian actor of the 20th century 2 Gedeon was educated at a boarding school in England and began his acting career in 1979 in the German TV film Tante Maria During the 1990s he lived in the United States working in several productions but without much recognition Burkhard married Birgit Cunningham then divorced three months later citation needed After that he lived in Vienna for Kommisar Rex for more than five years then moved to Berlin Burkhard was working in Cologne on the TV series Alarm fur Cobra 11 as the detective Chris Ritter until November 2007 His character Chris Ritter had a heroic death He then returned to Berlin to be close to his daughter and to work on projects He said For the moment I will dedicate myself again fully to my artistic vagabond life in Berlin 3 Burkhard appeared in the Quentin Tarantino movie Inglourious Basterds In February 2009 he was shooting the film Massel made for German television In 2011 he was in Rome shooting thr Italian miniseries Caccia al Re La narcotici In 2011 he competed in Ballando con le Stelle the Italian version of Dancing with the Stars accompanied by professional Italian dancer Samanta Togni in which he danced with his daughter Laura Glavan In 2016 Burkhard played Gustav Froehlich a German actor and UFA star in the international movie The Devil s Mistress by Czech director Filip Renc The biographical film is about the life of actress Lida Baarova and her relationship with Joseph Goebbels The film was released in January 2016 in Prague 4 Selected filmography EditUnd ab geht die Post 1981 TV movie segment Des isch die Poscht Tante Maria 1981 TV movie as Andreas Budenbender Blut und Ehre Jugend unter Hitler a k a Blood and Honor Youth Under Hitler USA 1982 TV series as Hartmut Keller Nordlichter Geschichten zwischen Watt und Wellen 1983 TV series Der Passagier Welcome to Germany a k a The Passenger Welcome to Germany a k a Welcome to Germany USA 1988 as Janko Der Fahnder 1988 TV series as Hendrik Roloff Forsthaus Falkenau 1989 TV series as Konrad Konni Frank Zwei Frauen a k a Silence Like Glass USA 1989 as Bud Sekt oder Selters 1990 TV series Sipkova Ruzenka a k a Sleeping Beauty Europe English title 1990 as Princ Viliam Johan The New Adventures of Black Beauty 1990 1992 TV series as Manfred Nahrdelnik a k a The Necklace Europe English title 1992 TV series as Julius Kleine Haie a k a Acting It Out a k a Little Sharks 1992 as Ali Sommerliebe 1993 TV movie as Matthias Abgeschminkt a k a Making Up USA 1993 as Rene Mein Mann ist mein Hobby 1993 TV movie as Franz Ferdinand Verliebt verlobt verheiratet 1994 TV series Affaren 1994 as Thomas Prinz La piovra season 7 it 1994 TV miniseries as Daniele Rannisi the pirate reporter Der Konig 1994 TV series as Markus Bassermann Ein Fall fur zwei 1995 TV series as Michael Marten Kommissar Rex a k a Inspector Rex Austria a k a Rex A Cop s Best Friend UK 1995 2001 TV series as Alexander Brandtner Stefan Lanz Wem gehort Tobias a k a In the Wrong Hands USA 1996 TV movie as Thomas Urban SOKO 5113 1996 TV series as Philip Steger Polizeiruf 110 1996 TV series as Louis Magenta 1996 as Roy 2 Manner 2 Frauen 4 Probleme a k a Four for Venice a k a Two Women Two Men USA 1998 as Luis The Brylcreem Boys 1998 as Krach Gefahrliche Lust Ein Mann in Versuchung 1998 TV movie as Leon Heflin Superfire 2002 TV movie as Reggie Zwei Affaren und eine Hochzeit 2002 TV movie as Jan Richter We ll Meet Again 2002 TV movie as Dr Peter Gaynes Yu 2003 as Tom Das bisschen Haushalt 2003 TV movie as Reinhard Burger The Wishing Tree de 2004 TV miniseries as Steve Kammer Der Vater meines Sohnes 2004 TV movie as Ricardo Potero Utta Danella Eine Liebe in Venedig 2005 TV series as Francesco di Selari Der Todestunnel 2005 TV movie as Andrea Sala Leipzig Homicide 2005 TV series as Ralph Kessler Goldene Zeiten 2006 as Mischa Hahn Der letzte Zug 2006 as Henry Neumann Alarm fur Cobra 11 2007 2008 TV series as Chris Ritter Mark Jager Melodies of Spring de 2007 as Florian lead Inglourious Basterds 2009 USA movie as Cpl Wilhelm Wicki So ein Schlamassel 2009 TV movie as Patrick Silberschatz La Narcotici 2009 TV series as Chief Daniele Piazza lead Inga Lindstrom Millionare kusst man nicht 2010 2013 TV series as Jasper Svensson Tomas Lindberg Wunderkinder de 2011 German movie as Boris Brodsky lead Bridges 2011 German animated short film noir as Captain Saul Bridges lead Ludwig II 2012 as Graf Maximilian von Holnstein Kokowaah 2 2013 as Luc Ohne Gnade 2013 German movie as Ronzo Tranen der Sextner Dolomiten 2014 as Pfarrer Oberrainer Unknown Heart 2014 as Andrew Shaw Gefallt mir 2014 as Peter Jungbluth Shades of Truth 2015 by Liana Marabini Condor Pictures 5 as Father Roberto Lida Baarova Devil s Mistress 2016 Czech film as Gustav Frohlich The Key 2016 as Tim Plan B Scheiss auf Plan A 2016 as Schulz Titanium White 2016 as Agent Buckley Schneeflockchen 2017 as Winter Rhein Lahn Krimi Jammertal 2017 as Peter Lober Ronny amp Klaid 2018 as Bouncer Sauerkrautkoma 2018 as Karl Heinz FleischmannReferences Edit Neil Sears Nick Fagge Tory Lord trysts with a blonde Thurrock Mail 24 January 2011 Riesentheater auch ohne Hund 2 March 2003 Gedeon Burkhard stirbt den Heldentod Bild de Archived from the original on 2007 12 24 Retrieved 2007 10 23 Strbova Denisa Devil s Mistress Premieres on Netflix FilmNewEurope com www filmneweurope com Retrieved 2020 06 03 Shades of Truth 2015 External links EditGedeon Burkhard at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gedeon Burkhard amp oldid 1130193463, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
