Helmut Berger
Austrian actor (1944–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Helmut Berger (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛlmuːt ˈbɛʁɡɐ] ⓘ; né Steinberger; 29 May 1944 – 18 May 2023) was an Austrian actor, known for his portrayal of narcissistic and sexually ambiguous characters. He was one of the stars of European cinema in the late 1960s and 1970s, and is regarded as a sex symbol and pop icon of that period.[1]
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Helmut Berger | |
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Born | Helmut Steinberger (1944-05-29)29 May 1944 Bad Ischl, Austria |
Died | 18 May 2023(2023-05-18) (aged 78) Salzburg, Austria |
Alma mater | Università per Stranieri di Perugia |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1964–2019 |
Spouse |
Francesca Guidato
(m. 1994; sep. 2010) |
Partner | Luchino Visconti (1964–1976) |
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He is most famous for his work with Luchino Visconti, particularly in his performance as King Ludwig II of Bavaria in Ludwig, for which he received a special David di Donatello award, and his performance in The Damned for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.