Thomas Fritsch

Acting

Thomas Fritsch

Born January 16, 1944 · Dresden, Germany

Died April 21, 2021 · aged 77

Thomas Fritsch was a German actor, voice actor, and pop singer. He first became known in the 1960s through leading roles in several feature films and was considered a teen idol for a time. Later, he was primarily seen in television series roles. As a voice actor, he was the German voice of Tim Curry, William Hurt, and Jeremy Irons, and he also worked as a narrator in animated films.

Known For

Animals UnitedAnimals United · 2010
Animals United
5.62010
MovieAnimationFamily
A group of animals waiting for the annual flood they rely on for food and water discover that the humans, who have been destroying their habitats have built a dam for a leisure resort. The animals endeavour to save the delta and send a message to the humans not to interfere with nature.
Jim Button and Luke the Engine DriverJim Button and Luke the Engine Driver · 2018
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
6.42018
MovieAdventureFamily
A young orphan boy Jim Button, his best friend Luke and a magical steam engine called Emma travel across the world in search of the truth about where Jim came from. Battling pirates and dragons, outsmarting make-believe giants, they must travel through the Forest of a Thousand Wonders, beyond the End of the World to find the hidden Dragon City.
The TrixxerThe Trixxer · 2004
The Trixxer
6.42004
MovieComedyCrime
A mysterious serial killer is shocking the underworld. Scotland Yard is investigating the case. Clues lead the detectives to Blackwhite Castle.
Apollo Goes on HolidayApollo Goes on Holiday · 1968
Apollo Goes on Holiday
5.81968
MovieComedyRomance
Prince Jan is spying on beautiful tour guide Elena from his helicopter while touring Greece. He escapes from his entourage and joins the girl's group, posing as a humble visitor. The two fall in love, but Prince Jan, knowing that he has duties and responsibilities to his country, leaves her, never revealing his true identity.
Die PfarrhauskomödieDie Pfarrhauskomödie · 1972
Die Pfarrhauskomödie
7.01972
MovieComedy
When Ambrosia, the pastor's cook, leaves the village for a while to give birth to the child she is expecting from the pastor in a secluded place, the buxom and love-struck Irma takes her place in the parish. And soon she too is looking forward to the joys of motherhood. But who is the father of the child? The curate she seduced, or even the pastor himself...?
Contaminated ManContaminated Man · 2000
Contaminated Man
4.42000
MovieThrillerScience Fiction
David Whitman is a chemist who lost his wife and child in a freak accident and is trying to rebuild his life on his own. While doing research, Whitman discovers a series of mysterious deaths that seem to follow in the path of Joseph Mueller, a seemingly ordinary man who works as a security guard. Unknown to Mueller, his body carries a strange contaminant that's deadly to many people, and Whitman is desperate to find Mueller and stop him before he can cause more deaths.
Mara and the FirebringerMara and the Firebringer · 2015
Mara and the Firebringer
5.62015
MovieFantasy
Mara Lorbeer, a fifteen year old girl, finds out that she has to save the world because the Norse god Loki is threatening to break free of his chains.
The Fruit Is RipeThe Fruit Is Ripe · 1977
The Fruit Is Ripe
5.21977
MovieComedyRomance
A good-looking German girl goes on vacation in Greece, and a large number of people try to get her to go to bed with them. With a light, teasing manner, she turns all of them down, until at last she meets a boy she really likes.

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Charlie 2Charlie 2 · 2006
Charlie 2
4.92006
MovieComedyFamily
Felix Bender (Nikita Wokurka) is an eleven-year-old orphan who lives with unloving foster parents. For five years he’s been waiting for his older brother to pick him up, but his hopes fade away with each year’s passing. On his eleventh birthday Felix gets a laptop from the only person who cares about him, his neighbor Rasmus. The man hopes that Felix would be able to get in contact with his brother through the internet, but during the first connection a little accident happens: a mouse runs over the keyboard and accidentally makes the laptop download a program that awakens the old car and gives that car a soul. Soon the boy and his car are being hunted by the owners of the program, who want to get it back and destroy the car.

Rasmus

WinneToons - Die Legende vom Schatz im SilberseeWinneToons - Die Legende vom Schatz im Silbersee · 2009
WinneToons - Die Legende vom Schatz im Silbersee
5.02009
MovieFamilyAnimation
Arizona, 1869. Winnetou and Old Shatterhand try to put an end to the practices of the unscrupulous Colonel Brinkley, who is terrorizing the prairie with his gang of outlaws. The blood brothers are also worried about Winnetou's rebellious sister Nscho-tschi, who does not behave like a squaw but prefers to hunt like the men. Bobby, an orphan boy from New York, and his best friend, Rat Winchester, arrive in the Wild West with a map of a hidden gold treasure in their pockets. When Brinkley learns of their secret, he kidnaps Bobby and Nscho-tschi and steals the map. Winnetou and Old Shatterhand set off in pursuit, and Bobby experiences the adventure of a lifetime. Can the friends defeat the bandits and find the legendary treasure of Silver Lake?

Colonel Brinkley (voice)

Jim ButtonJim Button · 1999
Jim Button
7.11999
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
Jim Button and his best friend Luke live on an island called Tomorrow Land (Morrow Land). Because there is no place on the island will have to be demolished all the rails for a home for Jim. Hence Luke decides which driver is about to leave the island with his trusty locomotive Emma. Jim hears this, he decides to go with Luke. They have no idea what dangers lurk in the world in which they arrive. They come on the road against pirates, “Wild 13” that have captured princess Lisi Mandala and taken to Bleak Land (Sorrow Land), where the mighty dragon lady dominates Knar Stand. After they make to come into Mandala they know Poemkin emperor, father of Lisi; deceitful prime minister Pi Pa Poo and his sidekick Meewentee, Jooviloopiebluu the imperial cook and his grandson Ping Pong.

Lukas (voice)

Die ProSieben MärchenstundeDie ProSieben Märchenstunde · 2006
Die ProSieben Märchenstunde
7.72006
SeriesFamilyComedy
Die ProSieben Märchenstunde is a television movie series that has been produced since 2006. It features characters that are exclusively portrayed by German and Austrian comedians and actors. The series is shot in Prague. The screenplays have - amongst others - been written by Tommy Krappweis, Erik Haffner and Norman Cöster who came up with the stories of Bernd das Brot. Additionally, they are directing and have cameo appearances. Many actors use their respective dialect. Die ProSieben Märchenstunde was nominated for the German Comedy Award in the category Best Comedy in 2006. It is also broadcast on Austrian television channel ORF, which is co-producing the series, airing the programme as Die ORF Märchenstunde.

Narrator