Ernst-Georg Schwill
German actor (1939–2020)
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Ernst-Georg Schwill (30 March 1939 - 9 April 2020) was a German actor, best known for his performance as Kohle in the 1957 film Berlin, Schoenhauser Corner[1] and as Lutz Weber in Tatort.[2] For several years Schwill was an informant for the Stasi.[2]
Died9 April 2020 (aged 81)
Berlin, Germany
OccupationActor
Yearsactive1954-2018
In addition to his artistic work, Schwill was also politically active. In the early 1960s, he became a candidate in the FDJ Central Council. From October 27, 1964 to May 22, 1973, Schwill worked as IM "Jacob" for the Ministry for State Security of the GDR.[3] From 1983 to 1989, he worked again for the MfS as IM "Maxe."[4][5]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Alarm in the Circus | Max | |
| 1957 | Berlin, Schoenhauser Corner | Kohle | |
| 1960 | Five Cartridges | Willi Seifert | |
| New Year's Eve Punch |
