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Jörg Schüttauf
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Schüttauf at the Berlinale 2018
Born (1961-12-26) 26 December 1961 (age 63)
Alma mater Theaterhochschule Leipzig
Occupation Actor
Years active 1985–present

Jörg Schüttauf is a German actor born on December 26, 1961. He grew up in Chemnitz, which was then called Karl-Marx-Stadt in East Germany. Jörg Schüttauf decided to become an actor and studied at the Theaterhochschule Leipzig, a famous acting school.

He started his acting career in 1985. Since 2002, he has been a well-known face on German television. He starred in the popular crime series Tatort for the Hessischer Rundfunk TV channel.

Jörg Schüttauf's Acting Career

Jörg Schüttauf has acted in many films and television shows. He is known for playing different kinds of characters. His career has spanned several decades, showing his dedication to acting.

Early Roles in Film and TV

Jörg Schüttauf began his journey in acting with various roles. Some of his early films include Ete und Ali (1985) and Die Architekten (1990). He also appeared in television series like Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort and Polizeiruf 110. These roles helped him gain experience and become a recognized actor.

Becoming a TV Star

One of Jörg Schüttauf's most famous roles was in the TV crime series Tatort. From 2002 to 2010, he played Kommissar Fritz Dellwo. He appeared in 18 episodes of the show. Tatort is one of Germany's longest-running and most popular crime dramas. His character, Kommissar Dellwo, was a detective solving mysteries.

Notable Tatort Episodes

During his time on Tatort, Jörg Schüttauf starred in many memorable episodes. These included "Oskar" (2002), "Frauenmorde" (2003), and "Das Böse" (2003). He also appeared in "Janus" (2004) and "Herzversagen" (2004). Later episodes like "Unter uns" (2007) and "Der tote Chinese" (2008) were also popular. His final Tatort episode was "Am Ende des Tages" in 2010.

Other Film and Television Projects

Besides Tatort, Jörg Schüttauf has continued to work on many other projects. In film, he starred in Berlin is in Germany (2001) and September (2003). He also appeared in I've Never Been Happier (2009) and Dear Thomas (2021).

On television, he has been in shows like Der Fahnder (1994–1997) and Bella Block: Abschied im Licht (2000). More recently, he appeared in Bad Banks (2018). His wide range of roles shows his talent and versatility as an actor.

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