Heiner Lauterbach has spent 54 years building a distinguished career as a Actor in German.
German actor and voice actor
"His breakthrough role came in Doris Dörrie's 1985 comedy "Männer." — About Heiner Lauterbach
| Metric | Heiner Lauterbach | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 72 | 53 | +19 yrs |
| Career length | 54 yrs | ~35 yrs | +19 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
Did you know that Heiner Lauterbach once ran a restaurant in Munich, a venture he later described as "an expensive hobby"?
His breakthrough role came in Doris Dörrie's 1985 comedy "Männer..." (Men...), where he played a married man swapping lives with his wife's lover. This film was a massive box-office success and catapulted him into the spotlight as a leading man in German cinema. It solidified his image as a charming yet complex character actor.
Heiner Lauterbach is remembered for his distinctive, often gruff voice and his portrayal of strong, sometimes morally ambiguous characters in German film and television. He left an indelible mark as one of Germany's most recognizable and versatile actors for decades.
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More from Europe →Also known as: H. Lauterbach, Hei Lauterbach