Jürgen Heinrich

Jürgen Heinrich (born August 20, 1945, in Groß Godems) is a German actor, voice actor, and director. After World War II, Jürgen Heinrich was raised by his mother, the politician Emma Heinrich, as his father was presumed missing in action. Following an apprenticeship as a steel shipbuilder, he began studying acting at the Theaterhochschule Leipzig in 1965. While still a student, he was cast in the DEFA production *Abschied* (Farewell) and subsequently appeared in numerous film and television productions throughout the GDR era. In 1982, Heinrich left the SED (Socialist Unity Party of Germany) in protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. As a result, he was blacklisted from his profession and supported himself for several years through odd jobs before being forced to emigrate to West Berlin in 1985. There, he was engaged by theaters such as the Schiller Theater and appeared in films including *Der Himmel über Berlin* (Wings of Desire) and *Ein Richter für Berlin* (A Judge for Berlin). He also took on guest roles in television series such as *Tatort*, *Der Alte*, and *Praxis Bülowbogen*. Heinrich achieved nationwide fame starting in 1992 through his starring role as Chief Inspector Andreas Wolff in the series *Wolffs Revier*. For this series, he and the production team were awarded the Adolf Grimme Prize. Later, he also made his directorial debut on the show. Alongside his acting career, Heinrich has worked as a voice actor for many years. He has lent his German voice to actors such as Fred Dryer in the series *Hunter*, as well as James Belushi, William Hurt, Samuel L. Jackson, and James Cromwell. Jürgen Heinrich has been married since the 1970s and resides in Berlin. His children, Fabian Heinrich and Katja Heinrich, are also active as actors.

Jürgen Heinrich (* 20. August 1945 in Groß Godems) ist ein deutscher Schauspieler, Synchronsprecher und Regisseur. Jürgen Heinrich wuchs nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg bei seiner Mutter, der Politikerin Emma Heinrich, auf, nachdem sein Vater als verschollen galt. Nach einer Ausbildung zum Stahlschiffbauer begann er 1965 ein Schauspielstudium an der Theaterhochschule Leipzig. Bereits während des Studiums wurde er für die DEFA-Produktion „Abschied“ engagiert und spielte anschließend in zahlreichen Film- und Fernsehproduktionen der DDR mit. 1982 trat Heinrich aus Protest gegen den sowjetischen Einmarsch in Afghanistan aus der SED aus. Daraufhin erhielt er ein Berufsverbot und hielt sich mehrere Jahre mit Gelegenheitsarbeiten über Wasser, bevor er 1985 nach West-Berlin ausreisen musste. Dort wurde er unter anderem am Schillertheater engagiert und spielte in Filmen wie Der Himmel über Berlin sowie „Ein Richter für Berlin“. Außerdem übernahm er Gastrollen in Serien wie Tatort, Der Alte und „Praxis Bülowbogen“. Bundesweite Bekanntheit erlangte Heinrich ab 1992 durch die Hauptrolle des Kriminalhauptkommissars Andreas Wolff in der Serie Wolffs Revier. Für die Serie erhielt er gemeinsam mit dem Produktionsteam den Adolf-Grimme-Preis. Später führte er dort auch erstmals Regie. Neben seiner Schauspielkarriere arbeitet Heinrich seit vielen Jahren als Synchronsprecher. So lieh er unter anderem Fred Dryer in der Serie „Hunter“, James Belushi, William Hurt, Samuel L. Jackson und James Cromwell seine deutsche Stimme. Jürgen Heinrich ist seit den 1970er-Jahren verheiratet und lebt in Berlin. Seine Kinder Fabian Heinrich und Katja Heinrich sind ebenfalls als Schauspieler tätig.

Jürgen Heinrich (nascido em 20 de agosto de 1945, em Groß Godems, Alemanha) é um ator, dublador e diretor alemão. Iniciou sua carreira artística na década de 1960, participando de diversas produções da antiga Alemanha Oriental. Após deixar o Partido Socialista Unificado (SED) em protesto contra a invasão soviética do Afeganistão, foi impedido de atuar e emigrou para Berlim Ocidental em 1985. Ganhou projeção nacional ao interpretar o inspetor Andreas Wolff na série Wolffs Revier, papel que lhe rendeu o Prêmio Adolf Grimme. Também atuou em filmes como Asas do Desejo (1987) e construiu uma sólida carreira como dublador, emprestando sua voz alemã a atores como James Belushi, William Hurt, Samuel L. Jackson e James Cromwell. Seus filhos, Fabian Heinrich e Katja Heinrich, também são atores.