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Armin Mueller-Stahl

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Armin Mueller-Stahl, born in 1930, is one of the few German actors to build an international Hollywood career. He was first one of the biggest stars of East German cinema, but left the GDR for the West after political conflicts. There and later in the USA he succeeded in demanding films. His role in "Shine" even earned him an Oscar nomination, and "Jacob the Liar", in which he appeared, was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. In films such as "Avalon" and "Night on Earth" too he showed his quiet, dignified expressiveness. Mueller-Stahl is also active as a painter and musician and is regarded as one of the most important German actors of his generation. Good to know: In East Germany Mueller-Stahl was a celebrated star: until he signed a dissident petition and was effectively barred from performing. After emigrating to the West, Mueller-Stahl made the leap to Hollywood at over 50: a rare late-career success. The DEFA film „Jacob the Liar“, in which Mueller-Stahl appeared, was the only East German film ever nominated for an Oscar.

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Where was Armin Mueller-Stahl first a star?

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GDR

Later he moved to the West.

💡 Did you know? In East Germany Mueller-Stahl was a celebrated star: until he signed a dissident petition and was effectively barred from performing.

Where did Armin Mueller-Stahl launch a late international film career in the late 1980s?

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Hollywood

Rare for German actors.

💡 Did you know? After emigrating to the West, Mueller-Stahl made the leap to Hollywood at over 50: a rare late-career success.

Which film starring Armin Mueller-Stahl was nominated for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film?

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Jacob the Liar

A great honour.

💡 Did you know? The DEFA film „Jacob the Liar“, in which Mueller-Stahl appeared, was the only East German film ever nominated for an Oscar.

In which acclaimed film did Armin Mueller-Stahl play a stern father?

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Shine

Highly praised.

💡 Did you know? For his role as the tyrannical father of a piano prodigy in „Shine“, Mueller-Stahl was himself nominated for a (supporting) Oscar.

What else is Armin Mueller-Stahl active in besides film?

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painter and musician

A versatile artist.

💡 Did you know? Mueller-Stahl is a true all-rounder: he paints, plays the violin and has published several books.

Armin Mueller-Stahl

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Armin Mueller-Stahl

Armin Mueller-Stahl is a German actor who was first an East German star and later made the rare leap to Hollywood.

💡 Did you know? He is also a recognised painter and musician: a true all-rounder.

In which year was Armin Mueller-Stahl born?

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1930

Born: 17 December 1930 in Tilsit

Where was Armin Mueller-Stahl born?

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Tilsit

Born: 17 December 1930 in Tilsit

In which field does Armin Mueller-Stahl work?

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Acting

What is Armin Mueller-Stahl's origin?

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German

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