Arthur Brauss (born 24 July 1936) is a German actor, perhaps best known for his work in

Sam Peckinpah David Samuel Peckinpah (; February 21, 1925 – December 28, 1984) was an American film director and screenwriter. His 1969 Western epic '' The Wild Bunch'' received an Academy Award nomination and was ranked No. 80 on the American Film Institut ...

's ''

Cross of Iron ''Cross of Iron'' ( German: ''Steiner – Das Eiserne Kreuz'', lit. "Steiner – The Iron Cross") is a 1977 war film directed by Sam Peckinpah, featuring James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason and David Warner. Set on the Eastern Fron ...

''. Brauss was born in

Augsburg Augsburg (; bar , Augschburg , links=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swabian_German , label=Swabian German, , ) is a city in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany, around west of Bavarian capital Munich. It is a university town and regional seat of the ...

, Germany.

Partial filmography

* '' Stop Train 349'' (1963, directed by

Rolf Hädrich Rolf Hädrich (24 April 1931 – 29 October 2000) was a German film director and screenwriter. He directed 39 films between 1958 and 1989. His film ''Verspätung in Marienborn'' (US title: ''Stop Train 349'') was entered into the 13th Berlin ...

), as I.M.P. * '' The Train'' (1964, directed by

John Frankenheimer John Michael Frankenheimer (February 19, 1930 – July 6, 2002) was an American film and television director known for social dramas and action/suspense films. Among his credits were ''Birdman of Alcatraz'' (1962), '' The Manchurian Candidate'' ( ...

), as Lt. Pilzer * ''

Von Ryan's Express ''Von Ryan's Express'' is a 1965 World War II adventure film starring Frank Sinatra, Trevor Howard, and Raffaella Carrà, and directed by Mark Robson. Produced in CinemaScope, the film depicts a group of Allied prisoners of war ( POWs) who cond ...

'' (1965, directed by Mark Robson), as Lt. Herman Gertel (uncredited) * ''

Die Rechnung – eiskalt serviert ''Die Rechnung – eiskalt serviert'' (English title: ''Tip Not Included'') is a 1966 German thriller film directed by Helmut Ashley and starring George Nader, Yvonne Monlaur, and Heinz Weiss. It was the fourth film in the Jerry Cotton Jerry ...

'' (1965, directed by

Helmut Ashley Helmut Ashley or Helmuth Ashley (17 September 1919 – 2 July 2021) was an Austrian cinematographer, television and film director. Ashley turned 100 in September 2019 and died in Munich in July 2021, at the age of 101. Selected filmography Fi ...

), as Billy-Boy * '' Hot Pavements of Cologne'' (1967, directed by

Ernst Hofbauer Ernst Hofbauer (22 August 1925 – 24 February 1984) was an Austrian film director. Biography Hofbauer was born on 22 August 1925 in Vienna, Austria. He began his career as an assistant director in 1950 with ''Der keusche Adam''. His first film a ...

), as Paul Keil * '' Carmen, Baby'' (1967, directed by

Radley Metzger Radley Metzger (also known as Radley Henry Metzger, Radley H. Metzger and by the pseudonyms, "Jake Barnes", "Erich Farina" and "Henry Paris") (January 21, 1929 – March 31, 2017) was an American pioneering filmmaker and film distributor, mos ...

), as Garcia * ' (1968, directed by Hanns Schott-Schöbinger), as Joschi * '' Sette baschi rossi'' (1969, directed by Mario Siciliano), as Sergente Kimber * ''

Dead Body on Broadway ''Dead Body on Broadway'' (german: Todesschüsse am Broadway) is a 1969 German thriller film directed by Harald Reinl and starring George Nader, Heinz Weiss and Heidy Bohlen. It was part of the series of films portraying FBI agent Jerry Cotton ...

'' (1969, directed by

Harald Reinl Harald Reinl (8 July 1908 in Bad Ischl, Austria – 9 October 1986 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain) was an Austrian film director. He is known for the films he made based on Edgar Wallace and Karl May books (see Karl May movies and Edgar Wal ...

), as Hank * ' (1970, directed by

Roger Fritz Roger Fritz (22 September 1936 – 26 November 2021) was a German actor, director, producer and photographer, perhaps best known for ''Cross of Iron'', and his work with Rainer Werner Fassbinder in '' Querelle'', ''Lili Marleen'' and ''Berlin Ale ...

), as Mike * ''Männer sind zum Lieben da / Atlantis – Ein Sommermärchen'' (1970, directed by Eckhart Schmidt), as Priest * ' (1970, directed by

Alfred Vohrer Alfred Vohrer (29 December 1914 – 3 February 1986) was a German film director and actor. He directed 48 films between 1958 and 1984. His 1969 film '' Seven Days Grace'' was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1972 ...

), as Casanova * '' Jonathan'' (1970, directed by

Hans W. Geißendörfer Hans W. Geißendörfer (born 6 April 1941 in Augsburg) is a German film director and producer. Director of '' The Glass Cell'' (1978, starring Brigitte Fossey), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and 16 oth ...

), as Adolf * '' Hauser's Memory'' (1970, directed by Boris Sagal), as Bak * '' Jaider, der einsame Jäger'' (1971, directed by

Volker Vogeler Volker Vogeler (27 June 1930 – 16 April 2005) was a German film director and screenwriter. He directed 13 films between 1967 and 2000. His 1971 film '' Jaider, der einsame Jäger'' was entered into the 21st Berlin International Film Fest ...

), as Bastian * '' $'' (1971, directed by

Richard Brooks Richard Brooks (May 18, 1912 – March 11, 1992) was an American screenwriter, film director, novelist and film producer. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, Oscars in his career, he was best known for ''Blackboard Jungle'' (1955), ''Cat on a ...

), as Candy Man * '' The Goalkeeper's Fear of the Penalty'' (1972, directed by Wim Wenders), as Bloch * ''Geradeaus bis zum Morgen'' (1972, directed by Peter Adam), as Luc *'' The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of'' (1972, directed by

), as Comrade Michailow * '' Cry of the Black Wolves'' (1972, directed by

), as Tornado Kid * '' The Girl from Hong Kong'' (1973, directed by

Jürgen Roland Jürgen Roland, born Jürgen Schellack (25 December 1925 – 21 September 2007) was a German film director. Roland was described as the "father of German TV crime shows". He directed about 80 TV productions and 30 movies. Life and career Ro ...

), as Delgado * ' (1973, directed by

), as Franz Kuppler, photographer (uncredited) * '' Verflucht dies Amerika'' (1973, directed by

), as Sebastian Jennerwein * ' (1974–1975, TV miniseries), as Abdul Carraco * ''

The Swiss Conspiracy ''The Swiss Conspiracy'' is a 1976 action film directed by Jack Arnold and starring David Janssen, Senta Berger and Elke Sommer. It was co-produced between West Germany and the United States. Plot A Swiss bank learns that the confidentiality ...

'' (1976, directed by Jack Arnold), as Andre Costa * ' (1976, directed by Peter Schamoni), as James Wesley * ''

'' (1977, directed by

), as Pvt. Zoll * ''Mister Deathman'' (1977, directed by Michael D. Moore), as Vincent Napier * ''Slavers'' (1978, directed by

Jürgen Goslar Jürgen Goslar (26 March 1927 – 5 October 2021Traueranzeige
Nordwest Trauer, 16 October 2021, ...

), as Rustam * ''Triangle of Venus'' (1978, directed by Hubert Frank), as Howard * ''

Avalanche Express ''Avalanche Express'' is a 1979 Cold War adventure thriller film starring Lee Marvin, Robert Shaw, Maximilian Schell, and Linda Evans and produced and directed by Mark Robson. The plot is about the struggle over a defecting Soviet general. The ...

'' (1979, directed by Mark Robson), as Neckermann * '' The Rebel'' (1980, directed by Stelvio Massi), as Klaus Beitz * '' Mein Freund Winnetou'' (1980, TV miniseries), as Lt. Robert Merril * ''

Escape to Victory ''Escape to Victory'' (stylized as ''Victory'') is a 1981 American-British-Italian sports war film directed by John Huston and starring Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Max von Sydow and Pelé. The film is about Allied prisoners of wa ...

'' (1981, directed by John Huston), as Capt. Lutz * ''

The Winds of War ''The Winds of War'' is Herman Wouk's second book about World War II (the first being ''The Caine Mutiny''). Published in 1971, ''The Winds of War'' was followed up seven years later by ''War and Remembrance''; originally conceived as one volume, ...

'' (1983, TV miniseries), as SS Interrogator * ''Happy Weekend'' (1983, directed by Murray Jordan) * '' Raffl'' (1985, directed by Christian Berger) * ''

Großstadtrevier ''Großstadtrevier'' (roughly ''(Big) City Police Station'') is a German television series, broadcast on Germany's Das Erste of the ARD. First aired on 16 December 1986, the show is one of the most popular television series in the country. It fo ...

'' (1986–1991, TV series, 36 episodes), as Richard Block * ''

Ishtar Inanna, also sux, 𒀭𒊩𒌆𒀭𒈾, nin-an-na, label=none is an ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, war, and fertility. She is also associated with beauty, sex, divine justice, and political power. She was originally worshiped in Su ...

'' (1987, directed by Elaine May), as German Gunrunner * '' Itinéraire d'un enfant gâté'' (1988, directed by

Claude Lelouch Claude Barruck Joseph Lelouch (; born 30 October 1937) is a French film director, writer, cinematographer, actor and producer. Lelouch grew up in an Algerian Jewish Family. He emerged as a prominent director in the 1960s. Lelouch gained criti ...

), as Photographer * '' Gummibärchen küßt man nicht'' (1989, directed by Walter Bannert), as Colonel * ''

Confessional A confessional is a box, cabinet, booth, or stall in which the priest in some Christian churches sits to hear the confessions of penitents. It is the usual venue for the sacrament in the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran Churches, but si ...

'' (1989, TV miniseries), as General Maslovsky * '' My Blue Heaven'' (1990, directed by

Herbert Ross Herbert David Ross (May 13, 1927 – October 9, 2001) was an American actor, choreographer, director and producer who worked predominantly in theater and film. He was nominated for two Academy Awards and a Tony Award. He is known for directing ...

), as Judge * '' Knight Moves'' (1992, directed by Carl Schenkel), as Viktor Yurilivich * ''Wir Enkelkinder'' (1992, directed by Bruno Jonas), as Merklein * ''

Murder at the Savoy ''Murder at the Savoy'' (original title: ''Polis, polis, potatismos!'' literally "Police, Police, Mashed Potatoes!") is a 1970 crime novel by Swedish writers Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö. It is the sixth book out of ten in the detective series ...

'' (1993, TV film, directed by ), as Jürgen Hoffman * ' (1995, TV miniseries), as Deterding * ''

Joseph Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...

'' (1995, TV film, directed by Roger Young), as Hamor * ''Brennendes Herz'' (1995, directed by

Peter Patzak Peter Patzak (2 January 1945 – 11 March 2021) was an Austrian film director and screenwriter. He directed 60 films from 1973 to 2021. His film ''Kassbach – Ein Porträt'' was entered into the 29th Berlin International Film Festival and his f ...

) * '' Ms. Bear'' (1997, directed by Paul Ziller), as Schroeder * '' Contaminated Man'' (2000, directed by

Anthony Hickox Anthony Hickox (born 30th January 1959) is an English film director, producer, actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror genre, with films like '' Waxwork'' and its sequel, '' Waxwork II: Lost in Time'', '' Sundown: T ...

), as Lead Detective * '' Der Fürst und das Mädchen'' (2007, TV series), as John Mc Gregor * ''8 Uhr 28'' (2010, directed by

Christian Alvart Christian Alvart (born 28 May 1974 in Jugenheim) is a German filmmaker and screenwriter. Prior to working in the film business Christian Alvart worked in various positions, most recently as a senior editor at Filmmagzin X-TRO. In 1999, he mad ...

), as Dr. Kugler

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