Klaus Kinski1926–1991
Klaus Kinski was a German actor known for intense roles and his notorious temperament.
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Born Klaus Günter Karl Nakszynski, Kinski became world-famous above all through his work with director Werner Herzog, in films such as 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' (1972), 'Nosferatu' (1979) and 'Fitzcarraldo' (1982). He was regarded as the 'enfant terrible' of German cinema, with legendary fits of rage. Today his work is closely tied to a reckoning with the man himself: several of his daughters, including actress Nastassja Kinski and Pola Kinski, publicly stated that he had abused them as children.
What to know
- Herzog films: 'Aguirre', 'Fitzcarraldo', 'Nosferatu', 'Woyzeck' - Herzog-Filme: 'Aguirre', 'Fitzcarraldo', 'Nosferatu', 'Woyzeck'
- Reputation as an unpredictable 'enfant terrible' with violent outbursts - Ruf als unberechenbares 'Enfant terrible' mit heftigen Wutausbrüchen
- Father of actress Nastassja Kinski - Vater der Schauspielerin Nastassja Kinski
- Abuse allegations from his daughters, publicly well documented - Missbrauchsvorwürfe seiner Töchter, öffentlich gut dokumentiert
Hallmark
Kinski played the megalomaniac conquistador in 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God'.
Kinski spielte den größenwahnsinnigen Eroberer in 'Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes'.