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Mario Adorf
Mario Adorf
95 years (Sep 8, 1930 – Apr 8, 2026)
Zürich, Switzerland
132 Movies
22 TV Shows

Mario Adorf

Known for
The Tin Drum
Alfred Matzerath
Caliber 9
Rocco Musco
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Berto Consalvi
Smilla's Sense of Snow
Capt. Sigmund Lukas
Mario Adorf, born in Zurich in 1930, is a veteran actor of postwar European cinema, active for over seven decades in Germany, Italy and beyond. He broke through as the child killer in Robert Siodmak s Nachts, wenn der Teufel kam (1957) and became indispensable to Volker Schlondorff, appearing in Die Blechtrommel (1979) and other adaptations. He also worked prolifically in Italy in westerns and thrillers, including the giallo Il gatto a nove code (1971), and remained a beloved leading man in German comedy, notably Rossini (1997). Few European actors match his sheer body of work.
Mario Adorf, born in Zurich in 1930, is a veteran actor of postwar European cinema, active for over seven decades in Germany, Italy and beyond. He broke through as the child killer in Robert Siodmak s Nachts, wenn der Teufel kam (1957) and became indispensable to Volker Schlondorff, appearing in Die Blechtrommel (1979) and other adaptations. He also worked prolifically in Italy in westerns and thrillers, including the giallo Il gatto a nove code (1971), and remained a beloved leading man in German comedy, notably Rossini (1997). Few European actors match his sheer body of work.
Known for
The Tin Drum
Alfred Matzerath
Caliber 9
Rocco Musco
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Berto Consalvi
Smilla's Sense of Snow
Capt. Sigmund Lukas
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Pygmalion
Harald
2018
Film
Einmal Sohn, immer Sohn
Roland Hartwig
★ 5.5
2018
Film
Schubert in Love
Olafs Vater
★ 5.1
2016
Film
Der Liebling des Himmels
Sorel sen.
★ 4.0
2015
Film
Altersglühen - Speed Dating für Senioren
Johann Schäfer
★ 5.1
2014
Film
Der letzte Mentsch
Marcus Schwarz / Menachem Teitelbaum
★ 6.5
2014
Film
Pinocchio
Geppetto · 2 episodes
★ 7.0
2013–
TV
Pinocchio
Geppetto
★ 4.8
2013
Film
The Invention of Love
Hermann von Kirsch
★ 2.3
2013
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mario Adorf still alive?
Mario Adorf passed away on April 8, 2026 at age 95.
What are the most famous roles of Mario Adorf?
Mario Adorf is best known for roles in The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, The Tin Drum, The Adventures of Pinocchio.
How many movies has Mario Adorf been in?
Over a 72-year career (since 1954), Mario Adorf has appeared in 132 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Mario Adorf's first movie?
The career of Mario Adorf began with 08/15 (1954).
What is Mario Adorf's most recent movie or series?
Mario Adorf's most recent release is Hannelore Elsner: More Than One Life, which premiered on April 25, 2021.
What TV shows has Mario Adorf appeared in?
On television, Mario Adorf has appeared in Smiley's People, Marco Polo, The Cave of the Golden Rose, Wetten, dass..?.
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Mario Adorf
Mario Adorf
1930-09-08 · Zürich, Switzerland

Mario Adorf (born 8 September 1930) was an Italian-German film and stage actor, best known for his lead role in the 1978 film The Tin Drum and The Italian Connection.

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