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  1. Jürgen Prochnow (German pronunciation: [ˈjʏʁɡn̩ ˈpʁɔxnoː] listen ⓘ; born 10 June 1941) is a German actor. His international breakthrough was his portrayal of the good-hearted and sympathetic U-boat Commander "Der Alte" ("Old Man") in the 1981 war film Das Boot.

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  3. Actor: Dune. Jürgen Prochnow is the son of a telecommunications engineer. He has an older brother, Dieter Prochnow, who is also in the acting profession.

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  4. Jürgen Prochnow. Actor: Dune. Jürgen Prochnow is the son of a telecommunications engineer. He has an older brother, Dieter Prochnow, who is also in the acting profession. Jürgen's parents encouraged him initially to study the banking trade.

    • June 10, 1941
  5. Jun 9, 2021 · Jürgen Prochnow, who turns 80 on June 10, has remained in demand. German moviegoers saw him in the 2015 film adaptation of Martin Suter's thriller novel "Die dunkle Seite des Mondes" (The Dark ...

    • One Or The Other
    • Das Boot
    • Dune
    • Der Bulle & Das Mädchen
    • Killing Cars
    • Beverly Hills Cop II
    • Robin Hood
    • Hurricane Smith
    • Interceptor
    • The Last Border

    “One or the Other” is a 1974 German crime drama film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, and it is one of Jurgen Prochnow’s earliest films. In the movie, Prochnow plays the role of Harry, a man who becomes involved in a heist and tries to double-cross his partners. The film was well-received by critics for its gritty and realistic portrayal of the crimi...

    “Das Boot” is a 1981 German war film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, and it is perhaps Jurgen Prochnow’s most famous and acclaimed movie. Prochnow plays the role of Captain Henrich Lehmann-Willenbrock, the commander of a German U-boat during World War II. The film is known for its intense, claustrophobic atmosphere and its unflinching portrayal of t...

    “Dune” is a 1984 science fiction film directed by David Lynch, based on the novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. Jurgen Prochnow plays the role of Duke Leto Atreides, the father of the protagonist Paul Atreides (played by Kyle MacLachlan). The film is set in a distant future in which various factions compete for control of the desert planet Arr...

    “Der Bulle & das Mädchen” is a 1985 German crime comedy film directed by Peter F. Bringmann, and it stars Jurgen Prochnow as the titular “bulle” (police officer) named Kock. The film follows Kock as he investigates a diamond heist and becomes romantically involved with a woman named Andrea (played by Nastassja Kinski). “Der Bulle & das Mädchen” is ...

    “Killing Cars” is a 1986 French action-thriller film directed by Michael Verhoeven, and it stars Jurgen Prochnow as a retired race car driver named Frank who becomes embroiled in a deadly conspiracy. The film features several high-speed car chases and action sequences, which allowed Prochnow to showcase his physicality and athleticism as an actor. ...

    “Beverly Hills Cop II” is a 1987 American action-comedy film directed by Tony Scott, and it stars Eddie Murphy as Detroit cop Axel Foley who is investigating a series of crimes in Beverly Hills. Jurgen Prochnow plays the role of Maxwell Dent, the leader of a group of wealthy criminals who are involved in the crimes that Foley is investigating. Whil...

    “Robin Hood” is a 1991 adventure film directed by John Irvin, and it stars Patrick Bergin as the legendary outlaw who fights against the tyranny of Prince John (played by Jürgen Prochnow) in medieval England. Prochnow’s performance as Prince John is a highlight of the movie, as he portrays the character as a cruel and sadistic ruler who is determin...

    “Hurricane Smith” is a 1992 action-adventure film directed by Colin Budds, and it stars Carl Weathers as a retired American soldier who travels to Australia to reunite with his estranged son. Jurgen Prochnow plays the role of Von Steiner, a wealthy businessman who is also involved in illegal activities. Prochnow’s performance as Von Steiner is suit...

    “Interceptor” (also known as “Diamonds”) is a 1992 action-thriller film directed by Michael Cohn, and it stars Jurgen Prochnow as FBI agent Rockwell who is tasked with stopping a group of diamond smugglers. The film also stars Andrew Divoff as the leader of the smugglers and Olivier Gruner as a former military operative who helps Rockwell. Prochnow...

    “The Last Border” (also known as “Gränsen”) is a 1993 Swedish crime drama film directed by Colin Nutley, and it stars Jurgen Prochnow as Krüger, a former East German border guard who now lives in Sweden. The film follows Krüger as he becomes involved in a criminal scheme to smuggle weapons across the border. Prochnow’s performance as Krüger is one ...

  6. Jürgen Prochnow, who turns 80 on June 10, has remained in demand. German moviegoers saw him in the 2015 film adaptation of Martin Suter's thriller novel "Die dunkle Seite des Mondes" (The Dark...

  7. Jürgen Prochnow ( German pronunciation: [ ˈjʏʁɡn̩ ˈpʁɔxnoː] listen ⓘ; born 10 June 1941) is a German actor. His international breakthrough was his portrayal of the good-hearted and sympathetic U-boat Commander "Der Alte" ("Old Man") in the 1981 war film Das Boot.