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Mario Adorf

Mario Adorf, born in 1930 in Zurich, Switzerland, is a German actor famous for playing villains. Among other awards, he received the "Pardo alla Carriera" for his life's work at the Locarno Film Festival.

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Mario Adorf at Berlinale 2014, Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa

Actor Mario Adorf turns 90

German actor Mario Adorf has starred in over 200 roles and remains a much-loved screen legend.
CultureSeptember 7, 2020
Mario Adorf

Mario Adorf: A selection of films

The German actor is famous for playing rogues in westerns — but also for his performances as a loving grandpa.
CultureSeptember 7, 20206 images
Mario Adorf, Copyright: DW/H. Mund

Locarno honors Mario Adorf's lifetime achievement

Locarno honors German actor Mario Adorf with the 'Pardo alla Carriera' for his lifetime achievement.
August 8, 2016

Mario Adorf turns 85

A celebrated German actor and artist.
LifestyleSeptember 8, 201503:57 min
Zech and Fassbinder

Untimely death

Rosel Zech, who rose to fame in films by director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, dies of cancer.
September 1, 2011