Karl Kranzkowski

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Characters played by Karl Kranzkowski

Wilhelm Kranz — Downfall (2004)

Father of Hitler Youth member Peter Kranz. He tries to persuade his conscripted son to desert, but Peter denounces him. He and his wife are later executed; Peter, the sole survivor of his unit, discovers his parents' fate.

Vernehmer — Forbidden Love (1990)

A police interrogator involved in questioning Georg following the report filed by Barbara's father. He embodies the procedural and rigid application of the law during the investigation phase.

Gitler — White Tiger (2012)

At the end of the film, Gitler sits by a fireplace and defends his actions in a conversation with a shadowy stranger. He predicts that Germany will be remembered as monstrous and claims that the Holocaust and the attack on Russia expressed desires shared silently by Europe. He concludes that war has no true beginning or end.

Paul — Cloud Whispers (2018)

Paul is Charlotte’s husband, left puzzled and somewhat shocked when she leaves on a road trip with their granddaughter Jo. He catches up with Charlotte, but getting her back is not simply a matter of finding her: he first has to learn how to dream again.

Kurt Meier — Beloved Berlin Wall (2009)

Kurt Meier is Sascha’s father and appears near the conclusion, when Franziska meets him together with Oma Emma. His presence links Sascha’s family to the lovers’ continuing crisis, although the available events do not specify that he takes part in the surveillance or political pressure.

Domvikar Grossmann — Alles was recht ist – Väter, Töchter, Söhne (2011)

Church official connected to Franz Bergen's religious and moral standing

Reiner Rückert — Zwei Frauen für alle Felle - Neuanfang (2025)

Business associate or community figure influencing key plot developments.

Reiner Rückert — Zwei Frauen für alle Felle - Väter und Töchter (2025)

Strategic and legal advisor navigating the commercial implications of the fur industry's ethical transformation and market restructuring.

Career Overview

Karl Kranzkowski has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Zeitreisen Filmreihe with 3 titles. Signature works include SOKO Stuttgart, Biss zur großen Pause - Das Highschool Vampir Grusical, Ein Schiff wird kommen. 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
79
Birth Date
1953-01-01
Birth Place
Drieberg, Germany

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q103430), public domain (CC0).