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Jan Hendriks
Acting

Jan Hendriks

Born 1928-12-06
Berlin, Germany
Department: Acting

Biography

Jan Hendriks (born Heinz Joachim Hinz, December 6, 1928, Berlin – died likely December 13, 1991, Berlin) was a German actor and voice actor. After studying acting at the Hebbel Theatre school in Berlin, he began his career on stage before making his film debut in Robert A. Stemmle’s Sündige Grenze (1951), for which he became the first winner of the German Film Award for Best New Actor. He went on to appear in more than 90 film and television productions, including several Edgar Wallace films. Hendriks was widely known to television audiences for his role as Inspector Martin Brenner in the crime series Der Alte (1977–1986). He also worked as a voice actor, dubbing performers such as Humphrey Bogart and Anthony Quinn. He died in Berlin in December 1991.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Jan Hendriks

The Old Fox
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The Old Fox

1977
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Derrick
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Derrick

1974
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The Commissioner
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The Commissioner

1969
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Das Kriminalmuseum
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Das Kriminalmuseum

1963
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St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken
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St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken

1979
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Polizeifunk ruft
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Polizeifunk ruft

1966
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The Squeaker
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The Squeaker

1963
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Dem Täter auf der Spur
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Dem Täter auf der Spur

1967
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Richelieu
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Richelieu

1977
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The Inn on the River
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The Inn on the River

1962
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (78 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Ein gutes LandSelf / AppearanceMovie1982
Oh My God, Willi!Oh My God, Willi!Kellner im 'Blauen FalterMovie1980
Schönes Weekend, Mr. BennettPedro JuarezMovie1980
St. Pauli-LandungsbrückenSt. Pauli-LandungsbrückenGerd SteinerTV Series1979
AlcaptarAlcaptarSoldatMovie1978
RichelieuRichelieuButlerTV Series1977
The Old FoxThe Old FoxMartin BrennerTV Series1977
DerrickDerrickDreyerTV Series1974
DerrickDerrickSchlottTV Series1974
DerrickDerrickBarkeeperTV Series1974
Das Geheimnis der Mary CelesteDas Geheimnis der Mary CelesteEdward W. HeadMovie1972
Annemarie LesserCoudoyanisMovie1971
Drüben bei LehmannsDrüben bei LehmannsAnwalt WernerTV Series1970
Der Kurier der KaiserinDer Kurier der KaiserinFrancesco BartolozziTV Series1970
Heintje - Einmal wird die Sonne wieder scheinenHeintje - Einmal wird die Sonne wieder scheinenWilliMovie1970
Hotel RoyalHotel RoyalLegrandMovie1969
The Man with the Glass EyeThe Man with the Glass EyeRubiroMovie1969
The CommissionerThe CommissionerHansi SchreiberTV Series1969
The CommissionerThe CommissionerHerr KleineTV Series1969
The CommissionerThe CommissionerWasneckTV Series1969
The CommissionerThe CommissionerAlbert KorteTV Series1969
Appointment in BeirutAppointment in Beirutdirettore Play BoyMovie1968
Castle of the Creeping FleshCastle of the Creeping FleshGeorg v. KassellMovie1968
Death Runs After ThemDeath Runs After ThemDan LowTV Series1967
Non sta bene rubare il tesoroNon sta bene rubare il tesoroDa CostaMovie1967
The College Girl MurdersThe College Girl MurdersBrentMovie1967
Dem Täter auf der SpurDem Täter auf der SpurRogerTV Series1967
Polizeifunk ruftPolizeifunk ruftWernerTV Series1966
Cliff DexterCliff DexterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1966
Jörg Preda berichtetDirektor BorsodyTV Series1966
Man soll den Onkel nicht vergiftenBernhardMovie1965
Duel at SundownDuel at SundownLordMovie1965
Buffalo Bill, Hero of the Far WestBuffalo Bill, Hero of the Far WestMonroeMovie1964
Slim Callaghan greift einSlim Callaghan greift einGustav MalinkeTV Series1964
Mark of the TortoiseMark of the TortoiseCarlosMovie1964
Tolles GeldGlumowMovie1964
Mit besten EmpfehlungenMuppilein, ihr VerlobterMovie1963
The SqueakerThe SqueakerMr. LeslieMovie1963
Das KriminalmuseumDas KriminalmuseumGerd BräuningTV Series1963
Das lange WeihnachtsmahlCharlesMovie1962
Der tolle TagBazillusMovie1962
The Inn on the RiverThe Inn on the RiverRoger LaneMovie1962
The Door with Seven LocksThe Door with Seven LocksTom CawlerMovie1962
Immer wenn es Nacht wirdImmer wenn es Nacht wirdBobby ElkinsMovie1961
The Devil's DaffodilThe Devil's DaffodilCharlesMovie1961
Mal drunter – mal drüberMal drunter – mal drüberManfredMovie1960
Isle of SinIsle of SinMario BertelliMovie1960
BrainwashedBrainwashedFirst OfficerMovie1960
The High LifeNeffeMovie1960
Paradies der MatrosenHenry F. JonesMovie1959
She Walks by NightShe Walks by NightHeinz Pohlmann, ein FreundMovie1959
Passionate DoctorPassionate DoctorFelix FriedbergMovie1959
Bobby Dodd intervenesBobby Dodd intervenesSydows GeschäftsfreundMovie1959
Nackt, wie Gott sie schufNackt, wie Gott sie schufPaulMovie1958
Arms and the ManArms and the ManLeutnant Sergius SlivitznaMovie1958
ColombeArmand AlexandreMovie1958
Forbidden ParadiseForbidden ParadiseTheo KrailingMovie1958
The Green Devils of Monte CassinoThe Green Devils of Monte CassinoFaustoMovie1958
StahlnetzStahlnetzOtto HechtTV Series1958
JägerblutJägerblutToni MoosbacherMovie1957
The Casino AffairThe Casino AffairGerhardMovie1957
Zum blauen BockSelfTV Series1957
Der Bauerndoktor von BayrischzellDer Bauerndoktor von BayrischzellStephan DoppelsiederMovie1957
Keiner stirbt leichtFrancisMovie1956
The Farmer from BrucknerhofThe Farmer from BrucknerhofHans DonathMovie1956
AlibiAlibiBertholdMovie1955
Die BarringsDie BarringsGraf WildaMovie1955
Roman eines FrauenarztesDr. MichelsenMovie1954
Heimweh nach DeutschlandHeimweh nach DeutschlandErik OlsenMovie1954
Der Engel mit dem FlammenschwertDer Engel mit dem FlammenschwertFreddyMovie1954
HochzeitsglockenPhilipp HardingMovie1954
Königin der ArenaTonioMovie1952
Der große ZapfenstreichLeutnant Christian von LauffenMovie1952
Dark EyesDark EyesLaszloMovie1951
Sündige GrenzeSündige GrenzeJan KrappMovie1951
German Film AwardSelfTV Series1951
Soloist Anna AltSelf / AppearanceMovie1945
67 Days: The Republic of Uzhitze67 Days: The Republic of UzhitzeNemački majorTV Series—