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Jürgen Prochnow is a voice actor, stage actor and film actor, born on June 10, 1941 in Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg. That puts Jürgen Prochnow at 85 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Folkwang University of the Arts. Listed accolades include Steiger Award.
My Take
Jürgen Prochnow earned my lasting respect with Das Boot, where his weary, humane U-boat commander anchored one of cinema's great war films. Trained at the Folkwang University of the Arts, he is a genuine stage craftsman who later moved between Hollywood villains and serious leads with equal command. What I value is presence: that deep voice and steady gaze can shift a scene's weight without a single flashy gesture. He is not a flashy star but the kind of actor whose mere arrival adds gravity to a story. Still working into his eighties, he remains quietly, undeniably cool.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jürgen Prochnow
- Name (Japanese)
- ユルゲン・プロホノフ
- Reading
- ゆるげん・ぷろほのふ
- Born
- June 10, 1941 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg
- Occupation
- voice actor / stage actor / film actor / musician / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Folkwang University of the Arts
Awards & achievements
- Steiger Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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 Jürgen Prochnow born?
Born June 10, 1941 (age 85).
Where is Jürgen Prochnow from?
Jürgen Prochnow is from Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg.
What does Jürgen Prochnow do?
Jürgen Prochnow works as voice actor, stage actor, film actor, musician, television actor.
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