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Erwin Geschonneck was born on 27 December, 1906 in Bartenstein, East Prussia, Germany [now Bartoszyce, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland], is an actor. Discover Erwin Geschonneck's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 101 years old?

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Occupation actor
Age 101 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 27 December, 1906
Birthday 27 December
Birthplace Bartenstein, East Prussia, Germany [now Bartoszyce, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland]
Date of death 12 March, 2008
Died Place Berlin, Germany
Nationality Poland

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Erwin Geschonneck Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Erwin Geschonneck's Wife?

His wife is Heike Geschonneck (1971 - 12 March 2008) ( his death) ( 1 child), Doris Weikow (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Hannelore Wüst (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child), ? (? - ?) ( divorced)

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Wife Heike Geschonneck (1971 - 12 March 2008) ( his death) ( 1 child), Doris Weikow (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Hannelore Wüst (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child), ? (? - ?) ( divorced)
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Erwin Geschonneck Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Erwin Geschonneck worth at the age of 101 years old? Erwin Geschonneck’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Poland. We have estimated Erwin Geschonneck's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1906

Erwin Geschonneck was born on 27 December 1906 in Bartenstein/East Prussia (now Poland). In the Twenties, he became a member of the Communistic Party of Germany. After rise of Nazism, he emigrated to Poland, later to Latvia and Czechoslovakia. In the Soviet Union he became a member of a German theatre company.

1909

His father was a poor shoemaker, who moved to Berlin with his family in 1909 to work as a nightwatchman. Thus, Erwin started working as a delivery boy and servant at the age of 14.

1929

Joined the Communist Party of Germany (KPD) in 1929.

1938

In 1938 he was arrested in Prague and was deported to different concentration camps. Finally he was evacuated from the concentration camp of Neuengamme near Hamburg to Denmark. But the boat, the Cap Arcona, was accidentally bombed by the RAF. The ship sank in the bay of Lübeck, and Geschonneck was one of only a few survivors.

1949

Became a member of Bertolt Brecht's famous Berlin Ensemble in 1949, where he played many important stage roles such as "Dorfrichter Adam" in "Der zerbrochene Krug" ("The Broken Jug") or "Don Juan".

1954

Was awarded East Germany's prestigious National Prize four times (1954, 1960, 1961, 1968).

1982

The plot of Der Mann von der Cap Arcona (1982) is based on his experiences during the sinking of the Cap Arcona.

1992

Was voted "best East German actor ever" in a survey by "Film und Fernsehen" magazine (1992).

2004

Was chosen Honorary Member of the German Film Academy (2004).