Biography
Heinz Hoenig (born September 24, 1951) is a German film, television, and stage actor. Born in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, he grew up in Harlingerode in the Harz region of Germany. Before pursuing acting, he trained as a locksmith and worked as a streetworker in Berlin. In the early 1970s, Hoenig studied acting with John Allen in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After returning to Germany, he performed at Berlin’s Grips Theater and began appearing in films, including Under the Pavement Lies the Strand (1975) and Knife in the Head (1978). He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of radio operator Hinrich in Wolfgang Petersen’s acclaimed war film Das Boot (1981). He subsequently established himself as a prominent character actor in German cinema and television. His notable film credits include Die Katze (1988), Krücke (1993), Banklady (2013), and Radio Heimat (2016). He also became widely known for his performances in the television productions Der große Bellheim (1993), Der Schattenmann (1996), Der König von St. Pauli (1998), and Die Affäre Semmeling (2002). Throughout his career, Hoenig has received numerous awards, including the German Film Award for Best Actor for Krücke (1993), the Bavarian Television Award for Der Schattenmann (1996), the Adolf Grimme Award (1997), and the Golden Camera Award for Der König von St. Pauli (1998). In addition to his acting career, he founded the charitable initiative Heinz der Stier, which supports children and young people affected by psychological trauma.
Acted in 103
2020s
- 2023
Happy Birthday Tabaluga! Die große Show mit Peter Maffay und Freunden
Gast
- 2020
Forbidden Love - Next Generation
Robert Verhoven · 10 episodes
Meister des Todes 2
Klaus Wagner
2010s
- 2018
Herr und Frau Bulle
Onkel Mike · 2 episodes
- 2017
Tabaluga - Es lebe die Freundschaft! Live
Arktos
- 2016
Das singende, klingende Bäumchen
König
Radio Home
Siggi
Son
Hotel guest
- 2013
Banklady
Kaminsky
Fluss des Lebens
Fluppe · 1 episode
- 2012
Tabaluga und die Zeichen der Zeit
Arktos
Herbstkind
Gustav Pellmann
Some Like It Happy
Rüdiger Hofmeister
The System
Herbert Tieschky
Russisch Roulette
Adam Markowski
- 2010
Willkommen in Wien
Andropow
Vater Morgana
Günther Diercks
Gier
Vater Schroth · 2 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Alle meine Lieben
Willi Spitz
Lilly Schönauer - Paulas Traum
Ferdinand Haller
Romy
Hans Herbert Blatzheim
Island - Herzen im Eis
Kristjan Olafsson
Kopf oder Zahl
Milos
- 2008
- 2007
Me
Movie
Mord in bester Gesellschaft
Hans-Peter Rogge · 1 episode
- 2006
7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough
König
FC Venus
Laurenz Schmidt
Die ProSieben Märchenstunde
Finanzminister Einsenhans · 1 episode
Rose unter Dornen
Simon Wahlberg
Papa und Mama
Movie
- 2005
Urmel aus dem Eis
Zoo Director
Vera - Die Frau des Sizilianers
Giuseppe · 2 episodes
- 2004
7 Zwerge - Männer allein im Wald
Brummboss
Das Traumhotel
Hermann Lehmann · 1 episode
Tabaluga und das verschenkte Glück
Arktos
- 2003
Ein himmlischer Freund
Johannes Engel
- 2002
Die Affäre Semmeling
Axel Ropert · 6 episodes
- 2001
Die zwei Leben meines Vaters
Alexander Yorck
- 2000
Stan Becker – Echte Freunde
Stan Becker
Zwei Asse und ein König
Dirk Hansen · 3 episodes
1990s
- 1999
Tödliche Schatten
Pater Stephan
S.O.S. Barracuda - Part 2
Picard
- 1998
Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller
Egon Lütter
Sylvia – Eine Klasse für sich
Ludwig Kehler · 15 episodes
Kidnapping – Ein Vater schlägt zurück
Max Klausner
Der König von St. Pauli
Sugar · 6 episodes
- 1997
Back in Trouble
Kommissar Dittmayer
Forever and Ever
Tobias
Mayday - Flug in den Tod
Frank Wilkens
- 1996
Alles nur Tarnung
Prottengeier
Dangerous Dowry
Jewjini
Der Schattenmann
Erich "King" Grobecker · 5 episodes
- 1995
Countdown
Suicidal Man
Ex
Lamprecht
A.S. Gefahr ist sein Geschäft
Hermann Zoller · 1 episode
- 1994
The Invincibles
Bernd Helmer
- 1993
Auf eigene Gefahr
TV
Krücke
Krücke
Der große Bellheim
Karl-Heinz Rottmann · 4 episodes
- 1992
Lilli Lottofee
Harry · 2 episodes
Unser Lehrer Doktor Specht
Werner Rösler · 28 episodes
Die Angst wird bleiben
Strupp
- 1990
Abenteuer Airport
Christian Parr · 1 episode
Harry and Harriet
Michael
Der achte Tag
Holger
1980s
- 1989
Tiger, Löwe, Panther
Movie
Reporter
Schlüter · 9 episodes
Der Leibwächter
Bloch
- 1988
Eurocops
Manfred Holzer · 1 episode
The Cat
Junghein
- 1987
Then Nothing Is the Same Anymore
Gary
- 1986
Der Drücker
Kalle
Killing Cars
Kranführer
- 1985
Ami Go Home oder Der Fragebogen
Ernst von Salomon
Feel the Motion
Manager
- 1984
- 1982
Mother
Toni
Sei zärtlich, Pinguin
Mick
- 1981
Operation Leo
Christian
1970s
- 1979
The End of the Rainbow
Jörg
Der Tote bin ich
Wolfie Bär
- 1978
Knife in the Head
Volker
- 1977
Heinrich
Ernst von Pfuel
- 1976
Direktion City
Klaus Marquard · 1 episode
- 1975
Under the Pavement Lies the Strand
Movie
- 1970
Appearances24
2020s
- 2021
Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story
Self - Das Boot Actor
2010s
- 2019
Die Helene Fischer Show 2019
Self
- 2017
Grill den Profi
Self · 1 episode
- 2015
- 2014
2000s
- 2006
- 2004
Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!
Self - Contestant · 4 episodes
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1995
- 1994
- 1992
- 1991
1980s
- 1987
- 1983
Mit starrem Blick aufs Geld
himself
- 1981
1950s
- 1959
1940s
- 1948
