Heiner Lauterbach
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 | |||
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Facts about Heiner Lauterbach
Did you know that Heiner Lauterbach once ran a restaurant in Munich, a venture he later described as "an expensive hobby"?
- His father, Hanns Lauterbach, was also a well-known actor, establishing a family tradition in the performing arts.
- He spent some of his youth in the Netherlands, giving him an early international perspective.
- Lauterbach is the long-standing German voice for Hollywood star Kevin Costner in many of his major films.
- He published his autobiography, "Nichts ausgelassen", in 2006, detailing his eventful life and career.
- Beyond acting, he has also directed several projects, including episodes of the popular German TV series "Faust".
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.