About Michael Mendl
Lived 1944 – 2026 (aged 81–82). Michael Mendl was a German actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor and voice actor.
Michael Mendl (born Michael Sandrock; 20 April 1944) is a German actor. He has appeared in more than 100 films since 1975. He is best known internationally for his role in Downfall, the 2004 movie about Adolf Hitler's final days inside the Führerbunker.
Selected filmography
+ TV series Year Title Role Notes 2017-2019 DarkBernd Doppler4 episodes
Awards Bavarian Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor 14 Days to Life (1998) Golden camera award for Best German Actor In the Shadow of Power (2004) Jupiter Award for Best German TV Actor The Visit (2009)
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Who was Michael Mendl?
German actor (1944–2026)
When was Michael Mendl born?
Michael Mendl was born on 20 April 1944 in Lünen.
When did Michael Mendl die?
Michael Mendl died in 2026 in Berlin.
What was Michael Mendl's occupation?
Michael Mendl was an actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor and voice actor.
What nationality was Michael Mendl?
Michael Mendl was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Mendl. https://biography.guide/michael-mendl/
MLA: "Michael Mendl." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-mendl/.
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