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Franz Grundheber is a German operatic baritone. At the Hamburg State Opera, he performed over 150 roles from 1966. His voice is flexible enough to sing Italian opera as well as Wagner roles and contemporary opera; he is a stage presence in acting and singing. He has performed at major international opera houses and is known for his performance of the title role of Alban Berg's Wozzeck, filmed for DVD in 1994 in a production staged by Patrice Chéreau.
Born
Monday, 27 September 1937
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Lulu | Schigolch | 2011 |
| Hunter's Bride | Ottokar | 2010 |
| Der Rosenkavalier | Herr von Faninal / Faninal | 2009 |
| Great Performances at the Met | Schigolch | 2006 |
| Die Zauberflöte | Sprecher/Erster Priester | 2006 |
| David Hockney: The Colors of Music | Self | 2005 |
| Wozzeck | Wozzeck | 1994 |
| American Masters | Self | 1986 |
| Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg | Hermann Ortel | 1970 |
| Help, Help, the Globolinks! | Mr. Lavender Gas | 1969 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Lulu | Schigolch | 2011 |
| Hunter's Bride | Ottokar | 2010 |
| Der Rosenkavalier | Herr von Faninal / Faninal | 2009 |
| Great Performances at the Met | Schigolch | 2006 |
| Die Zauberflöte | Sprecher/Erster Priester | 2006 |
| David Hockney: The Colors of Music | Self | 2005 |
| Wozzeck | Wozzeck | 1994 |
| American Masters | Self | 1986 |
| Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg | Hermann Ortel | 1970 |
| Help, Help, the Globolinks! | Mr. Lavender Gas | 1969 |
