Alexander Beyer

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Characters played by Alexander Beyer

Camp Commander — Persian Lessons (2020)

The concentration camp commandant who oversees camp operations. He accepts Koch's false accusations against Elsa, orders the execution of remaining prisoners and destruction of records as Allied forces approach, and dismisses subordinate reports.

Rainer — Good Bye, Lenin! (2003)

Manager at a Burger King where Ariane works. He moves into the family apartment and dates Ariane. His relationship with her and her subsequent pregnancy represent the cultural and political integration of post-reunification Germany.

Friedman — Brick (2025)

Friedman is associated with the apartment that Tim, Olivia, and the others search for answers. His apartment contains notes concerning brick patterns, magnetic fields, and Epsilon Nanodefense, so information connected to him helps the group investigate the building's surveillance and defensive system. No direct interaction with Friedman is described.

Hauptmann Glück — The Fox (2023)

Hauptmann Glück is the superior who confronts Franz after his unexplained absence from the unit. When Franz asks for help contacting Marie about the fox, Glück dismisses the request as delusion and orders him to accept his punishment, reinforcing Franz's isolation within the military system.

Nazi Soldier — Miracle at St. Anna (2008)

German soldiers form the opposing force during the Italian village battle and the counterattack that overwhelms the American soldiers and partisans. They are responsible for the earlier massacre at Sant’Anna di Stazzema and engage Negron, Stamps, Bishop, and Sam in the final defense of the village.

Joachim Holzapfel — 3 Türken und ein Baby (2015)

A supporting character within the brothers' social or professional circle. Appears as part of the ensemble cast interacting with the Yildiz family and contributing to the film's comedic dynamics.

Jodokus von Arnstein / Ewald von Marburg — The Royal Siren (2010)

Aristocratic figure connected to the Arnstein lineage. Likely operates within the noble court as a political ally, rival, or enforcer involved in the succession disputes and military conflicts of the era.

Mario — Sonnenallee (1999)

Micha's close friend and neighbor who alters a political slogan, hosts an illegal party, gets expelled after a border photo scandal, and joins the army to support his unborn child after learning Sabrina is pregnant.

Jan Gerber — Zimmer mit Stall - Tierisch gute Ferien (2019)

Architect and Verena's brother, designs the pool extension

Kurt Brandner — Blind ermittelt: Endstation Zentralfriedhof (2021)

Local official or suspect, connected to case background and motives.

Georg — Half the Rent (2004)

Georg is named by Paula as someone she suspects may have entered her apartment after she discovers that a spare key is missing. Her friend Annette also raises the possibility that Paula may be imagining some of the strange events. The available scenes do not establish whether Georg was responsible, leaving the suspicion unresolved.

Jochen Pettka — The Legend of Rita (2000)

A university student Rita meets during a Baltic Sea vacation while living under her second identity. He falls deeply in love with her and proposes, but ultimately cuts ties with her after she confesses her true identity as a former terrorist.

Career Overview

Alexander Beyer has 90 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Burg Schreckenstein Filmreihe with 2 titles. Signature works include Deutschland, Persian Lessons, War and Peace. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
90
Birth Date
1973-06-24
Birth Place
Erfurt, Germany

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q67026), public domain (CC0).