Klaus Kinski

Born Klaus Günter Karl Nakszynski, Klaus Kinski began his acting career in 1948, marking the start of a 40-year profession spanning multiple genres, languages, and nationalities. He is perhaps best recognized for his collaborations with director Werner Herzog, starring in five films between 1972 and 1987, including Aguirre, the Wrath of God, Nosferatu the Vampyre, Woyzeck, and Fitzcarraldo. Throughout his extensive career, Kinski appeared in over 130 film roles and showcased his talents through various eccentric creative endeavors, such as a one-man show based on the life of Jesus Christ and numerous spoken word albums. His turbulent personal life and history of mental illness further complicated his relationships with those around him, leaving a lasting impact on his public image.