Markus Hoffmann
German actor
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Markus Hoffmann (1971 – 1997) was a German actor, most famous for his portrayal of Henning von Anstetten in the soap opera Verbotene Liebe.
Markus Hoffmann | |
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| Born | 2 January 1971 Berlin, Germany |
| Died | 16 January 1997 (aged 26) Berlin, Germany |
Career
After finishing high school and earning his Abitur, Hoffmann had an internship in a hotel and took acting lessons.[1]
He spent two years in the US, during which time he worked in the television series Dynasty.[2] His first role in German television was in 1993, in the series Auto Fritze on ARD. In 1994, he had a role in a soap opera, Die Fallers.[1]
Hoffmann also worked as a voice actor, dubbing television shows such as The Waltons and The Cosby Show.
Beginning in January 1995, he played Henning von Anstetten, a charming playboy, in the German soap opera, Verbotene Liebe.[3] In January 1996, he quit the show.
Hoffmann died on 16 January 1997 in Berlin, at the age of 26.[2] The cause of death was suicide.[2]