Werner Herzog

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Characters played by Werner Herzog

The Client — The Mandalorian (2019)

Imperial agent who hires the Mandalorian

Zec Chelovek — Jack Reacher (2012)

Ruthless Russian mob boss and primary antagonist in the first film.

Documentary Filmmaker (voice) — Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

Narrator or background crew providing vocal cameo.

The German — The Grand (2007)

The German is one of the tournament players and a determined card cheat. He ritualistically sacrifices small animals to gain luck at poker, making him a disturbing and unconventional opponent for Jack Faro and the other competitors seeking the tournament's $10 million prize.

Father — Julien Donkey-Boy (1999)

The domineering and emotionally detached German patriarch. He obsessively recounts historical stories, drinks heavily, and abuses his son Chris. He clings to memories of his deceased wife, demanding Chris wear her wedding dress. He also verbally berates Julien and Pearl, contributing to the family's toxic atmosphere.

Self — I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog (1979)

Werner Herzog, the filmmaker and central subject whose artistic career and films are examined across the documentary series.

Neighborhood Hero — Lemonade War (2014)

Respected local figure who appears as a pivotal customer, possessing the decisive influence to determine the ultimate fate of the lemonade war.

Career Overview

Werner Herzog has 390 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Was ich bin, sind meine Filme Filmreihe with 2 titles. Signature works include Queen of the Desert, Nosferatu the Vampyre, Bucking Fastard. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
390
Birth Date
1942-09-05
Birth Place
Munich, Allemagne

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q44131), public domain (CC0).