Horst Buchholz
Known for
A charismatic German actor from Berlin, Horst Buchholz was once hailed as a European James Dean. Born in 1933, he achieved international stardom as the young gunslinger Chico in the Hollywood western 'The Magnificent Seven' (1960), and much later charmed audiences as the kindly Dr. Lessing in Roberto Benigni's 'Life Is Beautiful' (1997). He worked across German, French, Italian and American cinema during a wide-ranging career. He died in 2003, remembered as a handsome, magnetic leading man who bridged post-war European film and Hollywood.
Horst Buchholz
47 Movies
14 Series
A charismatic German actor from Berlin, Horst Buchholz was once hailed as a European James Dean. Born in 1933, he achieved international stardom as the young gunslinger Chico in the Hollywood western 'The Magnificent Seven' (1960), and much later charmed audiences as the kindly Dr. Lessing in Roberto Benigni's 'Life Is Beautiful' (1997). He worked across German, French, Italian and American cinema during a wide-ranging career. He died in 2003, remembered as a handsome, magnetic leading man who bridged post-war European film and Hollywood.
Movies
Plays Doctor Lessing
Life Is Beautiful
1997
Plays Chico
The Magnificent Seven
1960
Plays Von Glessing
Sahara
1983
Plays Otto Ludwig Piffl
One, Two, Three
1961
Plays Jonny
...But Johnny!
1973
Plays Leichmann
Iron Eagle III
1992
Plays Korchinsky
Tiger Bay
1959
Plays Darken
The Cave of the Golden Rose 4
1994
Plays Alberto
How, When, and with Whom
1969
Plays Tony Mecenas
That Man in Istanbul
1965
Plays Felix Krull
Confessions of Felix Krull
1957
Plays Marco Polo
Marco the Magnificent
1965
Plays Scholten
Avalanche Express
1979
Plays Tom
The Girl and the Legend
1957
Plays Monpti (young)
Monpti
1957
Plays Jürgen Dietrich
From Hell to Victory
1979
Plays Freddy Borchert
Teenage Wolfpack
1956
Plays Walter Hoffman
Code Name: Emerald
1985
Plays Greg Bachmann
Wet Asphalt
1958
Plays Claude
The Savior
1971
Plays Naturam Godse
Nine Hours to Rama
1963
Plays Miguel de Cervantes
Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes
1967
Plays Marius
Fanny
1961
Plays Philip Gale, Amerikanischer Seeman
Ship of the Dead
1959
Plays Julien
Ankle Bone
1968
Plays King Jorgen
The Firebird
1997
Plays King Christian
King in Shadow
1957
Plays Vincent Loringer
Marianne of My Youth
1955
Plays Mischa Bjelkin
Sky Without Stars
1955
Plays Dino
The Empty Canvas
1963
Plays Pablo Vallajo
The Dove Must Not Fly
1970
Plays Dr. George Ashton
The Enemy
2001
Plays Mark Kalvin
The Catamount Killing
1975
Plays Johnny Banco
Johnny Banco
1967
Plays Dymitr Mirga
And the Violins Stopped Playing
1988
Plays Cabrio-Fahrer
A Piece of Heaven
1958
Plays Jean
Dunckel
1999
Plays Robert Feldmann
Wenn ich mich fürchte
1984
Plays Prof. Svedenborg
Detective Lovelorn and the Revenge of the Pharaoh
2002
TV Shows
Plays Muley Hasan
Requiem for Granada
1991
Plays William Scotti Sullivan
Family Business
1986
Plays Paul Voss
Der Clan der Anna Voss
1995
Plays Abdel Rahman
Der Schatz im Niemandsland
1987
Plays Dr. Chabot
The French Atlantic Affair
1979
Plays Martin Goertz
Crossings
1986
Plays Darken
The Cave of the Golden Rose
1991
Plays Paul Ferrino
Charlie's Angels
1976
Plays James Borden
Logan's Run
1977
Plays Gerke
Derrick
1974
Plays Wolf Daniel
The Old Fox
1977
Plays Herr Dubszinski
Abschnitt 40
2001
Plays Horatio Snyder
Geisterjäger John Sinclair
2000
Plays Sergei
How the West Was Won
1977
Latest Trailers
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The Enemy
Full Filmography
In der Mitte eines Lebens
Albert Ambach
2003
Film
Abschnitt 40
Herr Dubszinski · 1 episode
2001–2002
TV
Detective Lovelorn and the Revenge of the Pharaoh
Prof. Svedenborg
2002
Film
The Enemy
Dr. George Ashton
2001
Film
Geisterjäger John Sinclair
Horatio Snyder · 1 episode
2000
TV
Heller als der Mond
Erster Gast
2000
Film
Dunckel
Jean
1999
Film
Life Is Beautiful
Doctor Lessing
1997
Film
The Firebird
King Jorgen
1997
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horst Buchholz still alive?
Horst Buchholz passed away on March 3, 2003 at age 69.
What are the most famous roles of Horst Buchholz?
Horst Buchholz is best known for roles in Life Is Beautiful, The Magnificent Seven, One, Two, Three.
How many movies has Horst Buchholz been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1951), Horst Buchholz has appeared in 47 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Horst Buchholz's first movie?
The career of Horst Buchholz began with Sündige Grenze (1951).
What is Horst Buchholz's most recent movie or series?
Horst Buchholz's most recent release is Horst Buchholz... Mein Papa, which premiered on February 11, 2005.
What TV shows has Horst Buchholz appeared in?
On television, Horst Buchholz has appeared in Charlie's Angels, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Derrick, Logan's Run.
Horst Buchholz
1933-12-04 · Berlin, Germany
Horst Werner Buchholz (4 December 1933 – 3 March 2003) was a German actor, remembered for his part in The Magnificent Seven and Nine Hours to Rama. He appeared in over sixty films during his acting career from 1952–2002. He was married to French actress Myriam Bru from 1958 to his death, and one of their two children is the actor Christopher Buchholz.