About
Hans Meyer (21 July 1925 – 3 April 2020) was a South African actor born to German parents. In Britain, he was known for his portrayal of Hauptmann Franz Ulmann in the television series Colditz (1972–1974). Meyer was born in Paulpietersburg, Natal Province, Union of South Africa in July 1925. He worked initially as a model where he posed for book covers until a friend in Germany working for an advertising agency lined up his first work as an actor, a television advert for Puschkin Vodka. The brand became Germany's best selling vodka and Meyer became known as "Frank S. Thorn" The Puschkin Man. He was hired by Anatole Litvak as an extra for his film The Night of the Generals. In the 1960s, he played supporting roles in numerous French films alongside French cinema stars such as Lino Ventura, Alain Delon and Jean-Paul Belmondo. In 1966, he was engaged for La grande vadrouille, where he...
Known for
Die Rosenheim-CopsSeries • 2002
Sherlock HolmesSeries • 1984
MinderSeries • 1979
PlayhouseSeries • 1974
Police Commissioner MoulinSeries • 1976
Les Cinq Dernières MinutesSeries • 1958
ThrillerSeries • 1973
CrossbowSeries • 1987
CounterstrikeSeries • 1990
Department SSeries • 1969
The New StatesmanSeries • 1987
HolocaustSeries • 1978
Barry LyndonMovie • 1975
Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!Movie • 1966
Brotherhood of the WolfMovie • 2001
Double TeamMovie • 1997
Red SonjaMovie • 1985
Pierrot le FouMovie • 1965
The Night of the GeneralsMovie • 1967
My New Partner IIIMovie • 2003
Mauvais SangMovie • 1986
The Magnificent OneMovie • 1973
The Last AdventureMovie • 1967
Cannon for CordobaMovie • 1970