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Jürgen Prochnow Biography
Birth Name:Jürgen Prochnow
Birth Place:Berlin, Germany
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Served on the jury of the 26th Berlin International Film Festival
- Studied acting at the Folkwang Hochschule in Essen, Germany
- Brother of television and film actor Dieter Prochnow
- Best known for his role as the submarine captain in the 1981 film "Das Boot․"
- His hobbies include skiing, weight training, swimming and jogging
- Holds duel citizenship in the United States and Germany
- Provided his voice for Sylvester Stallone's character in the German release of "Rocky" and "Rocky II․"
Awards
- 1978Chaplin Shoe-Best Actor (Bester Darsteller): winner
- 1986Bavarian Film Award-Best Actor (Darstellerpreis): winner
- 1986Golden Camera-Best German Actor: winner
- 1988Bambi-Best Actor - National: winner
- 1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: nominated