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German actor (1921–2011)
Heinz Bennent
Born(1921-07-18)18 July 1921
Stolberg, Rhineland, Germany
Died12 October 2011(2011-10-12) (aged 90)
Lausanne, Switzerland
OccupationActor

Heinz Bennent (18 July 1921 – 12 October 2011) was a German actor.

Biography

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Bennent was born in Stolberg. He was conscripted into the Luftwaffe during World War II, where he was captured by Allied forces and spent much of the war in POW camps. His career began after the war in Göttingen. He moved to Switzerland in the 1970s, where he lived until his death at age 90. He was survived by his son, actor David Bennent, and daughter, actress Anne Bennent.

Selected filmography

Film

Television

Awards

In 1980, Bennent was nominated for the César Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Last Metro.

References

  1. Notice of death (German)
  2. Heinz Bennent war ein Zweifler auf der Durchreise
  3. 10 Famous People Who Spent Time as Prisoners of War. MSN. Retrieved February 2, 2024.

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