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Horst Janson
Horst Janson
Age 89 years (Oct 4, 1935 – Jan 28, 2025)
Birthplace Mainz-Kastel, Wiesbaden, Germany
Movies 43
TV Shows 39

Horst Janson

Actor · Since 1970
Known for
The Privilege Grandpa Bergmann 2022 · ★ 5.2 …und noch frech dazu! Fred 1960 · ★ 10.0 Die Protokolle des Herrn M Jürgen Textor 1979– · ★ 9.0 Tierärztin Christine Thomas Nemes 1993 · ★ 8.5
For decades now, Horst Janson has been a German actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 67 years. Playing Grandpa Bergmann in 'The Privilege' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter' is close behind in visibility. 24 was the age at the first credit.
For decades now, Horst Janson has been a German actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 67 years. Playing Grandpa Bergmann in 'The Privilege' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter' is close behind in visibility. 24 was the age at the first credit.
Known for
The Privilege Grandpa Bergmann 2022 · ★ 5.2 …und noch frech dazu! Fred 1960 · ★ 10.0 Die Protokolle des Herrn M Jürgen Textor 1979– · ★ 9.0 Tierärztin Christine Thomas Nemes 1993 · ★ 8.5
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The Privilege
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The Privilege
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Friedliche Weihnachten
Tamme Brandt · 6 episodes
★ 5.6
2022–
The Privilege
Grandpa Bergmann
★ 5.2
2022
SOKO München
Konrad von Senggen
★ 5.9
2017Season 43
Der Staatsanwalt
Roland Denzer
★ 5.4
2017Season 12
The Broken Crown
Detective Gruber
2014
Destruction of Silence
Philipp Schmidt (old)
2014
The Peppercorns
Hans von der Hagen
★ 6.9
2013Season 10
Scene of the Crime
Felix van Meeren
★ 6.2
2013Season 44
Der letzte Bulle
Hannes Kampeter
★ 7.3
2012Season 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horst Janson still alive?
Horst Janson passed away on January 28, 2025 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of Horst Janson?
Horst Janson is best known for roles in The Privilege, Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter, Murphy's War.
How many movies has Horst Janson been in?
Over a 66-year career (since 1959), Horst Janson has appeared in 43 movies and 38 TV shows.
What was Horst Janson's first movie?
The career of Horst Janson began with Buddenbrooks - 1. Teil (1959).
What is Horst Janson's most recent movie or series?
Horst Janson's most recent release is Friedliche Weihnachten, which premiered on December 7, 2022.
What TV shows has Horst Janson appeared in?
On television, Horst Janson has appeared in Scene of the Crime, Upstairs, Downstairs, Der letzte Bulle, Die Rosenheim-Cops.
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Horst Janson
Horst Janson
1935-10-04 · Mainz-Kastel, Wiesbaden, Germany

Horst Janson was born on October 4, 1935 in Mainz-Kastel, Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany. He is known for Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974), Der Bastian (1973) and Härte 10 (1974). He has been married to Helgardt 'Hella' Ruthardt since June 10, 1982. They have two children. He was previously married to Monika Lundi.

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