Name: Burkhard Driest
Date of Birth: 28 April 1939 The plot of _Die Verrohung des Franz Blum (1974)_ (qv) was based on his life. He was imprisoned for bank robbery and wrote the script in jail.His appearance on a talk show where actress 'Romy Schneider (I)' (qv) flirted with him publicly, without knowing him before, became German TV history (1974).Hyper-virile, tall, square-shouldered, rough-faced athlete who gave almost the impression of a Neandertaler - so he was predestined for roles as sturdy criminal or racket (despite that he was no educat... ed actor, indeed).Has two children, Julian and Johanna.Wrote the libretto for the musical "Falco meets Amadeus" (2000).Lived in Los Angeles, CA from 1982 to 1991.Read more Burkhard Driest movies (actor)User Comments |
