Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Stage actor, Film director, Film actor, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
Germany
Languages
German
Spouses
Q137870122 (1952-1955), Q137870055 (1960-1971), Minhoï Geneviève Loanic (1971-1980)
Partner
Debora Caprioglio
Children
3 children: Nastassja Kinski, Nikolai Kinski, Pola Kinski
Residences
Berlin, Munich
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Popularity
Tier B -- 69,555 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 60 years (1948-2008)
Notable
102 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 21
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (1)
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Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
1986
WON
Biography
Nikolaus Karl Günther Nakszyński, best known as Klaus Kinski (18 October 1926 – 23 November 1991), was a German actor. He appeared in over 130 films, and is perhaps best-remembered as a leading role actor in Werner Herzog films: Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), Nosferatu (1979), Woyzeck (1979), Fitzcarraldo (1982) and Cobra Verde (1987).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Klaus Kinski?
Klaus Kinski was born on and passed away on at the age of 65.
What movies or shows has Klaus Kinski been in?
Klaus Kinski has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Jesus Christ Savior (2008), Paganini (1990), Grandi cacciatori (1990), Revenge of the Stolen Stars (1986), The Knight of the Dragon (1985).
What is Klaus Kinski known for?
Klaus Kinski is primarily known as an actor. Nikolaus Karl Günther Nakszyński, best known as Klaus Kinski (18 October 1926 – 23 November 1991), was a German actor. He appeared in over 130…
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