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Jürgen Prochnow
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Actor Born: June 10, 1941 in Berlin, Germany Biography:An actor since the age of 14, Berlin-born "Jürgen Prochnow" was firmly established on stage and TV when he was featured in his first film, "Zoff", in 1971. Prochnow has been able to harness his well-modulated voice, versatile facial features, and athletic frame to portray both the most admirable of heroes and the most despicable of villains. It was for his portrayal of a character in the former category that the actor achieved international fame. He appeared as the stern but humanistic submarine commander in the 1981 Oscar-winning "Das Boot". In the latter category, Prochnow all but entreated hisses and tossed tomatoes with his portrayal of the sadistic South African secret police captain in 1989's "A Dry White Season". Prochnow's career has subsequently had its fair share of highs and lows, with his appearances in such high profile projects as "The English Patient" (1996), "Air Force One" (1997), and... Full Biography
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