Heinz Braun

Biography

Born in Bochum, Germany. Soviet German actor. Graduated from the Polytechnic in Germany in 1939. As a lieutenant, he served in General Rommel's army in Africa during World War II, where he was wounded by an anti-personnel mine. After treatment in hospital, he continued to serve on the Eastern Front. After Soviet captivity, he lived and worked in the USSR from the 1950s. He worked as an announcer for foreign broadcasts to West Germany and in the Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting, and acted in films.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1982Nominee

Best Performance

Deer Hunting

1969Nominee

Best Performance

The Red Tent

1970Winner

Best Writing

Gold

Career Highlights

1967Highlight

Best Performance

Touches on the V. I. Lenin's Portrait

1974Highlight

Best Performance

My Destiny