Occupation Actor Years active 1993–2010 | Name Frank Giering Role Actor | |
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Nominations Deutscher Fernsehpreis - Best Supporting Actor, German Film Award for Best Supporting Actor Movies Funny Games, Gigantics, Baader, The Castle, Nightsongs Similar People Arno Frisch, Susanne Lothar, Christian Berkel, Antoine Monot - Jr, Michael Haneke | ||
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Frank Giering (23 November 1971 – 23 June 2010) was a German actor.
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Biography
Giering studied at the HFF Potsdam. He starred in a production of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole and was cast by Austrian filmmaker, Michael Haneke for the TV movie, The Traitor and the 1997 films The Castle and Funny Games.
Giering's portrayal of the psychopathic killer, ‘Peter’ in "Funny Games" was considered a breakout performance.
Giering was regularly seen in TV and cinema productions. His best known roles were in Sebastian Schipper's Absolute Giganten (1999) as Floyd, and in the film Baader (2002), portraying the leader of the Red Army Faction. Since 2006, Giering starred in the ZDF series Der Kriminalist as the Commissioner Henry Weber. He appeared in 30 episodes up until 2010.
Death
Giering was found dead in his apartment in Berlin on June 23, 2010. Giering had publicly discussed his struggles with alcoholism and emotional issues.
Filmography
Actor
2006
Der Kriminalist (TV Series) as
Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber / Henry Weber
- Dierhagens Vermächtnis (2011) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Zwischen den Fronten (2011) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Das Verhör (2010) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Schuld und Sühne (2010) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Das Vogelmädchen (2010) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Schatten der Vergangenheit (2010) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Tod gegen Liebe (2010) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Der Schatten (2010) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Getauschtes Leben (2010) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Amok (2010) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Die vierte Gewalt (2009) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Spurlos (2009) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Der gute Samariter (2009) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Das Geständnis (2009) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Die Kronzeugin (2009) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Mauer im Kopf (2009) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Zerschlagene Träume (2009) - Henry Weber
- Zwischen den Welten (2009) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Ruhe in Frieden (2008) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Schlaflos (2008) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Eiskalter Tod (2008) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Bluesgewehr (2008) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Unter Freunden (2008) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Schein und Sein (2008) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Vertrauenssache (2008) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Fahrt in den Tod (2008) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Ein ideales Opfer (2007) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Freier Fall (2007) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Dunkles Geheimnis (2007) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Abwärts (2007) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Totgeschwiegen (2007) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Verbranntes Glück (2007) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Ausser Kontrolle (2007) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Mördergroupie (2006) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Gefallene Engel (2006) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
- Am Abgrund (2006) - Kriminalkommissar Henry Weber
1997
Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei (TV Series) as
Ziegler / Hans-Joachim Schneider
- Für das Leben eines Freundes (2010) - Ziegler
- Crash (1997) - Hans-Joachim Schneider
2010
The Fifth Commandment (TV Series) as
Oberst Sprüngli
- Die Jesustafel (2010) - Oberst Sprüngli
2010
Jerry Cotton as
Rezeptionist
2009
Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten (TV Movie) as
Bauer Hans Sittler
2009
Lasko - The Fist of God (TV Series) as
Thomas Schaller
- Der Fluch (2009) - Thomas Schaller
2009
Keine Angst (TV Movie) as
Thomas
1998
Tatort (TV Series) as
Michael Heymann / Markus Engel
- Der glückliche Tod (2008) - Michael Heymann
- Blick in den Abgrund (1998) - Markus Engel
2008
Der Tote in der Mauer (TV Movie) as
Kommissar Klaus Wendt
1994
Police Call 110 (TV Series) as
Gregor Karolewski / Louis / Rail traveller at the end of film
- Eine Maria aus Stettin (2008) - Gregor Karolewski
- Kellers Kind (2008) - Louis
- Totes Gleis (1994) - Rail traveller at the end of film
2007
Freigesprochen as
Thomas Hudetz
2007
Bittersüsses Nichts (Short) as
Edgar Blumberg
2006
Leipzig Homicide (TV Series) as
Dr. Fischer
- Spiel auf Zeit (2006) - Dr. Fischer
2006
Tod einer Freundin (TV Movie) as
Dieter Wittmann
2006
Die ProSieben Märchenstunde (TV Series) as
Prinz Hohlholm von Sülzenstein
- Froschkönig - Im Brunnen hört dich niemand schreien (2006) - Prinz Hohlholm von Sülzenstein
2004
Blond: Eva Blond! (TV Series) as
Dr. Smek
- Der sechste Sinn (2006) - Dr. Smek
- Epsteins Erbe (2006) - Dr. Smek
- Wie das Leben so spielt (2004) - Dr. Smek
- Der Zwerg im Schließfach (2004) - Dr. Smek
2006
Schwarze Schafe as
Doorman #1 of KitKat-Club
2006
Störtebeker (TV Movie) as
Jan Broderson
2006
Esperanza as
Franz
2006
Lady Cop (TV Series) as
Jochen Schild
- Der letzte Ausweg (2006) - Jochen Schild
2005
A Case for Two (TV Series) as
Rolf Fürst / Albert Becker
- Großmarktfehde (2006) - Rolf Fürst
- Romanze in Schwarz (2005) - Albert Becker
2005
Die Spielerin (TV Movie) as
Dietrich Schröder
2005
Ein starkes Team (TV Series) as
Ulrich Baring
- Ihr letzter Kunde (2005) - Ulrich Baring
2005
Erinnere dich, wenn du kannst! (TV Movie) as
Tom Walden
2004
Die Kirschenkönigin (TV Mini Series) as
Colonel Stone
- Rot ist die Liebe (2004) - Colonel Stone
- Der Führer liebt Süßes (2004) - Colonel Stone
- Vom Tango zum Trecker (2004) - Colonel Stone
2004
Die Rosenzüchterin (TV Short) as
Alan Shaye
2004
Die Nacht singt ihre Lieder as
Wife
2004
Klassentreffen (TV Movie) as
Stütze
2003
Dirty Sky as
Philosoph
2003
Hierankl as
Paul
2003
Der Fall Gehring (TV Movie) as
Kai Wegner
2003
Anatomy 2 as
Sven
2003
The Curve as
Anton
2003
Großglocknerliebe as
Uwe Ringelmann
2002
Hannas Baby (TV Movie) as
Young Man
2002
Dienstreise - Was für eine Nacht (TV Movie) as
Rudi (Wurstverkäufer)
2002
Im Visier der Zielfahnder (TV Series) as
Norman Bleich
- Jagdsaison (2002) - Norman Bleich
2002
Baader as
Andreas Baader
2002
Rosa Roth (TV Series) as
Wolf Gotschlich
- Die Abrechnung (2002) - Wolf Gotschlich
2001
Das Fenster zum Park (Short) as
Lukas Hölzlein
2001
Clowns (TV Movie) as
Nick
2000
Ebene 9 (Short) as
Gregor
2000
Der Himmel kann warten as
Alex Feldkamp
2000
Marmor, Stein & Eisen as
Nicki
2000
Die Aufschneider (Short) as
Nick
2000
Der gerechte Richter (TV Movie) as
Jan
2000
Ein mörderischer Plan (TV Movie) as
Psychopath Mark Stettner
2000
Gran Paradiso as
Edwin
2000
Kaliber Deluxe as
Rochus
1999
Die Cleveren (TV Series) as
Siegfried Schwender
- Die Ikone (1999) - Siegfried Schwender
1999
Gangster as
Vincent
1999
Gigantic as
Floyd
1999
Siska (TV Series) as
Sven Gardener
- Hart am Abgrund (1999) - Sven Gardener
1999
Zwei Brüder (TV Series) as
Joseph Herzfeld
- Gift (1999) - Joseph Herzfeld
1999
Der letzte Zeuge (TV Series) as
Helmut Kluge
- Die Fliegen, die Maden, der Tod (1999) - Helmut Kluge
1998
Sentimental Education as
Minaichmis
1998
Love Your Neighbour! as
Locke
1998
Und alles wegen Mama (TV Movie) as
Benny Zucker
1998
The Old Fox (TV Series) as
Joachim Horst
- Schlagt ihn tot (1998) - Joachim Horst
1998
Love Scenes from Planet Earth as
Henrik Jr.
1998
Caipiranha - Vorsicht, bissiger Nachbar! as
Frank Wolters
1998
Opera Ball (TV Movie) as
Jörg Blahacek 'Ingenieur'
1998
Wolffs Revier (TV Series) as
Stefan Träger
- Urlaub in den Tod (1998) - Stefan Träger
1998
Hundert Jahre Brecht
1997
Sardsch (TV Series) as
Uwe
- Bis aufs Blut (1997) - Uwe
1997
Die Kids von Berlin (TV Series) as
Alexander Bürkel
- Der verlorene Sohn (1997) - Alexander Bürkel
1997
Sophie: Schlauer als die Polizei (TV Series) as
Philipp Armbruster
- Eiszeit (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Der unsichtbare Tod (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Hundstage (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Das Geheimnis der Puppe (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Das letzte Mahl (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Zeit zu sterben (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Der große Abgang (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Ein wahrer Gentleman (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Adams letzte Fahrt (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Der Fingermörder (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Blut im Schuh (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Der Spatz singt nicht mehr (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
- Ein Grab an der Donau (1997) - Philipp Armbruster
1997
Funny Games as
Peter
1997
The Castle (TV Movie) as
Artur
1996
Die Halbstarken (TV Movie) as
Günther
1996
Auf eigene Gefahr (TV Series)
- Die Polizei, dein Freund und Helfer (1996)
1996
Wolkenstein (TV Series) as
Stefan Zeranski
- Gefährlicher Freund (1996) - Stefan Zeranski
1996
Feuerbach (TV Series) as
Alexander
- Kinderspiele (1996) - Alexander
1996
Der König (TV Series) as
Jens Wohlbrück
- Volltreffer (1996) - Jens Wohlbrück
1995
Der Verräter (TV Movie) as
Paul Simonischek
1995
Sommergeschichten (TV Series) as
Ralf
- A La Minute (1995) - Ralf
1993
Ebbies Bluff as
Markleiter+
Self
2010
Kulturzeit (TV Series) as
Self (obituary)
- Episode dated 24 June 2010 (2010) - Self (obituary)
2010
Mein Leben (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Susanne Lothar (2010) - Self
2010
Thadeusz (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #5.23 (2010) - Self
2003
Volle Kanne (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode dated 10 January 2007 (2007) - Self
- Episode dated 20 February 2003 (2003) - Self
2006
Berlinale Studio (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 9 February 2006 (2006) - Self
2005
Nachtcafé (TV Series) as
Self
- Schatten der Vergangenheit (2005) - Self
2004
Hier ab vier (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode dated 16 December 2004 (2004) - Self
2004
Zibb (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode dated 5 November 2004 (2004) - Self
2004
Riverboat - Die MDR-Talkshow aus Leipzig (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 29 October 2004 (2004) - Self
2003
Saarlight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 7 February 2003 (2003) - Self
2003
NBC GIGA (TV Series) as
Self
- 5. Februar 2003 (2003) - Self
2003
NDR Talk Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 31 January 2003 (2003) - Self
2002
Die Johannes B. Kerner Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 22 October 2002 (2002) - Self
2002
Morgenmagazin (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 16 October 2002 (2002) - Self
2002
Fort Boyard (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 4 August 2002 (2002) - Self
2001
Sachsen-Anhalt heute (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 21 June 2001 (2001) - Self
2001
Koschwitz (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 19 June 2001 (2001) - Self
2000
Brisant (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode dated 27 December 2000 (2000) - Self
2000
MDR um zwölf (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 22 December 2000 (2000) - Self
- Episode dated 27 June 2000 (2000) - Self
1998
Die Ulla Kock am Brink Show (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #1.37 (1998) - Self
Archive Footage
2011
Lola - Der Deutsche filmpreis 2011 (TV Special) as
Self - Memorial Tribute
2002
Sendung ohne Namen (TV Series) as
Andreas Baader
- Es ist doch immer das gleiche- (2002) - Andreas Baader
References
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