Alexander Held

Gerald Alexander Held, born on October 19, 1958, is a notable German actor renowned for his performances in historical films. He gained international acclaim for his roles as Walther Hewel in the 2004 film "Der Untergang," Robert Mohr in the 2005 film "Sophie Scholl – Die letzten Tage," and as state prosecutor Siegfried Buback in the 2008 film "Der Baader Meinhof Komplex."

In his formative years, Held was a solo vocalist with the Regensburger Domspatzen choir and played football for TSV 1860 München, where he secured five youth championships. He completed his acting education at the Otto Falckenberg School of the Performing Arts in Munich, subsequently joining the Munich Kammerspiele. His career continued to flourish with performances at notable venues such as the Staatsschauspiel Hannover, Freien Volksbühne Berlin, Theater Basel, and the Salzburg Festival.

In 1993, he made his television film debut in "Morlock," directed by Klaus Emmerich. He has since appeared in a variety of film and television productions, including Steven Spielberg’s "Schindler’s List" and the series "Der Bulle von Tölz," portraying a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

In 2007, Held took on the role of the villain Heinrich von Strahlberg in the TV film "Afrika, mon amour." He further showcased his talent in various films and series, including "Stralsund" and "München Mord" as head commissioner Ludwig Schaller. Held's father, actor José Held, passed away in 1974. He was married to actress Patricia Gräfin Fugger von Babenhausen from December 2005 until her death in 2014.