Biography
Jürgen Heinrich (born August 20, 1945, in Groß Godems) is a German actor, voice actor, and director. After World War II, Jürgen Heinrich was raised by his mother, the politician Emma Heinrich, as his father was presumed missing in action. Following an apprenticeship as a steel shipbuilder, he began studying acting at the Theaterhochschule Leipzig in 1965. While still a student, he was cast in the DEFA production Abschied (Farewell) and subsequently appeared in numerous film and television productions throughout the GDR era. In 1982, Heinrich left the SED (Socialist Unity Party of Germany) in protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. As a result, he was blacklisted from his profession and supported himself for several years through odd jobs before being forced to emigrate to West Berlin in 1985. There, he was engaged by theaters such as the Schiller Theater and appeared in films including Der Himmel über Berlin (Wings of Desire) and Ein Richter für Berlin (A Judge for Berlin). He also took on guest roles in television series such as Tatort, Der Alte, and Praxis Bülowbogen. Heinrich achieved nationwide fame starting in 1992 through his starring role as Chief Inspector Andreas Wolff in the series Wolffs Revier. For this series, he and the production team were awarded the Adolf Grimme Prize. Later, he also made his directorial debut on the show. Alongside his acting career, Heinrich has worked as a voice actor for many years. He has lent his German voice to actors such as Fred Dryer in the series Hunter, as well as James Belushi, William Hurt, Samuel L. Jackson, and James Cromwell. Jürgen Heinrich has been married since the 1970s and resides in Berlin. His children, Fabian Heinrich and Katja Heinrich, are also active as actors.
Acted in 80
2020s
- 2025
La farfalla impazzita
Erich Priebke
- 2024
The Best for Last
Kurt Hanke
Inspector Dupin: Brittany's Glory
Jules Marchand
- 2022
Freundschaft auf den zweiten Blick
Elmar Kern
- 2020
Takeover
Günther
9 Days Awake
Hans-Peter Stehfest
2010s
- 2018
Weingut Wader
Bruno Wader · 4 episodes
Die Affäre Borgward
Wilhelm Kaisen
Don't. Get. Out!
Alexander Rocher
- 2017
Rosamunde Pilcher: Wenn Fische lächeln
Cape Pescoe
- 2016
Climbing Paradise
Movie
Die Stadt und die Macht
Frank Griebnitz · 6 episodes
- 2015
Tod auf der Insel
Karl Hansen
- 2014
Meine Mutter, meine Männer
Roman
- 2012
Auf Herz und Nieren
Helmut Petroll · 1 episode
Wolff - Kampf im Revier
Andreas Wolff
- 2011
Ein mörderisches Geschäft
Werner Altkirch
Am Kreuzweg
Bischof Gisbert Robenius
- 2010
Tod einer Schülerin
Holger Weiss
Masserberg
Chefarzt Dr. Studer
Prinz und Bottel
Daddo Prinz
Prinz und Bottel
TV
Haltet die Welt an
Bernd Kückeberg
Die Grenze
Franz Geri
2000s
- 2009
Das Echo der Schuld
Jack Walker
- 2008
La Lance de la destinée
Heinrich Engel · 6 episodes
- 2007
An die Grenze
Hauptmann Dobbs
Suddenly Gina
Bundesfinanzminister Klaus Vorschmidt
- 2005
- 2004
Der Ferienarzt
Dr. Stefan Weber · 1 episode
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
Ombre
Luis Dos Santos · 2 episodes
- 1998
- 1996
- 1995
Das Schwein - Eine deutsche Karriere
TV
- 1994
- 1993
Das Haus im Ginster
Professor
- 1992
Bonne chance Frenchie
TV
- 1991
Rückkehr ins Leben
Wolfgang Thom
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
Hals über Kopf
Alfred Holzapfel · 1 episode
Entry to Paradise
Dieter Fortunas · 6 episodes
- 1983
The Scout
Soldat Thomas Hicks
- 1982
- 1981
Trumpeter Anton
Vater Eisenberg
1970s
- 1979
Marta, Marta
Manfred
Schatzsucher
Jonny
- 1978
Sabine Wulff
Atsche
Hiev up
Smutje Eduard
- 1977
You and Nothing and Berlin
Dieter Körber
The Little Magician and the Big Bad Mark
Vater Schneidewind
- 1976
Bird Waking Weather
Johannes
- 1974
Zum Beispiel Josef
Josef Neumann
- 1973
The Invisible Visor
Alexander · 7 episodes
- 1971
Do You Know Urban?
Latowski
- 1970
1960s
- 1968
Farewell
Hartinger
- 1965
Appearances7
2010s
- 2019
Die Verwandlung
Self
