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Götz Otto is credited as a racing automobile driver, film actor and stage actor. Götz Otto was born in Dietzenbach, Darmstadt Government Region, Germany on October 15, 1967. That works out to 59 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Music and Performing Arts Graz.
My Take
Götz Otto is one of those character actors whose mere presence resets a scene. I find his villain pedigree fascinating: Stamper in Tomorrow Never Dies, Günsche in Downfall, and the Nazi commander in Iron Sky show a performer comfortable embodying menace with intelligence rather than caricature. What I respect most is the range beyond acting, since he also writes and races cars. That tells me he is a restless, disciplined craftsman, not a one-note heavy. With his height and sharp gaze, he is built for the screen, and I think German cinema is lucky to have such a dependable, versatile presence.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Götz Otto
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲッツ・オットー
- Reading
- げっつ・おっとー
- Born
- October 15, 1967 (age 59)
- Origin
- Dietzenbach, Darmstadt Government Region, Germany
- Occupation
- actor / racing automobile driver / film actor / stage actor / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
2. Background
- University
- University of Music and Performing Arts Graz
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.goetz-otto.de/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6tz%20Otto
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%83%E3%83%84%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62676
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Götz Otto born?
Götz Otto was born on October 15, 1967 and is 59 years old.
Where is Götz Otto from?
Götz Otto is from Dietzenbach, Darmstadt Government Region, Germany.
What does Götz Otto do?
Götz Otto works as actor, racing automobile driver, film actor, stage actor, screenwriter.
Where did Götz Otto study?
Götz Otto attended University of Music and Performing Arts Graz.
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