Happy 65th Birthday Jürgen Heinrich

Jürgen Heinrich was born on August 20, 1945 in Großgodems, Mecklenburg, Germany. His father disappeared after World War II so he raised by his mother. He studied to be a ship builder but turned to an acting career in graduated from the Dcting School in Leipzig 1965. In 1968 he was cast in the Egon Günther film “Farewell”. Since that time he has appeared in over 65 East German films and TV appearances. He became politcially active in 1982 for the rights of workers and peasants. In 1985 he repatriated in West Berlin and was a member of the Schiller Theater acting ensamble. Heinrich appeared in one Euro-western “The Scout” (1983) with Gojko Mitic. became quite well know in the 1990s as the Inspector in the TV series “Wolff's Revier”. Jürgen was awarded the Adlof Grimme Prize for his portrayal in the series. When the series ended in 2006 Jürgen became a voice dubber and dubbed Fred Dryer's voice in the TV series “Hunter”. Jürgen is the father of actress Katja Heinrich [1975- ]. Today we celebrate Jürgen Heinrich's 65th birthday.