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Rudiger VoglerGerman actor
Date of Birth: 14.05.1942
Country: Germany |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Theater Career
- Film Debut and Collaboration with Wim Wenders
- Television Success
- Later Career and Legacy
- Selected Filmography
Early Life and Education
Rüdiger Vogler was born in Warthausen, near Biberach an der Riß, Germany. From 1963 to 1965, he attended the acting school in Heidelberg.

Theater Career
In 1966-1969 and 1970-1972, Vogler performed at the Theater am Turm in Frankfurt am Main, notably in plays by Peter Handke directed by Klaus Peymann.

Film Debut and Collaboration with Wim Wenders
Vogler made his film debut in 1970 with Peter Handke's TV movie "Chronik der laufenden Ereignisse." In 1971, he began his over 20-year collaboration with Wim Wenders in "The Goalkeeper's Fear of the Penalty Kick" (based on Handke's novel). In 1973, he played his first leading role in Wenders' "Alice in the Cities."

Television Success
Vogler also starred in popular German television series such as "Tatort," "Derrick," and "Der Alte."
Later Career and Legacy
Rüdiger Vogler currently resides in Paris and Mittelbuch, near Biberach an der Riß. He has continued to appear in films and remains an acclaimed actor known for his nuanced performances and collaborations with renowned directors.
Selected Filmography
Chronik der laufenden Ereignisse (1971)Die Angst des Tormanns beim Elfmeter (1972)
Alice in den Städten (1974)
Falsche Bewegung (1975)
Im Lauf der Zeit (1976)
Gruppenbild mit Dame (1977)
Die bleierne Zeit (1981)
Il sole anche di notte (1990)
In weiter Ferne, so nah! (1993)
Lisbon Story (1994)
Une pour toutes (1999)
Anatomie (2000)
Sass (2001)
Leo und Claire (2001)
Rubinrot (2013)

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