About Amadeus August
Lived 1942 – 1992 (aged 50). Amadeus August was a German actor, film actor, stage actor and television actor.
Amadeus August (6 May 1942 in Breslau – 6 July 1992 in Munich) was a German actor and singer.
Career Amadeus August became famous throughout Europe as protagonist of the successful European TV series Quentin Durward (based on Walter Scott's novel of the same name), broadcast for the first time in 1971. Although it turned out that this role marked the peak of his career, he frequently was a guest star in TV shows, such as Derrick. He also had a supporting role as the Count of Haugwitz-Reventlow in The Barbara Hutton Story in 1987.
He died of AIDS. His sepulchre is in the cemetery of Unterhaching.
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Who was Amadeus August?
German actor (1942-1992)
When was Amadeus August born?
Amadeus August was born on 6 May 1942 in Wrocław.
When did Amadeus August die?
Amadeus August died on 6 July 1992 in Munich.
What was Amadeus August's occupation?
Amadeus August was an actor, film actor, stage actor and television actor.
What nationality was Amadeus August?
Amadeus August was German.
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