RIP Arthur Brauss

 

"Tatort" actor Arthur Brauss died - he was 89 years old

News 38

8/30/2025

 

From pole vault to acting: Arthur Brauss was a well-known face on German television for many decades. His role in the "Großstadtrevier" brought him great popularity. He also shaped the audience in "Tatort", for example in 1989 in "Keine Tricks, Herr Bülow" or in 1998 in "Bienzle und der Champion".

The Munich native has now died at the age of 89. "Now he has died at home, while his wife Marie sat by his bedside and held his hand." With this news, a close friend confirmed to "Bild" the end of a long artist's life.

"Tatort" actor Arthur Brauss died

Brauss proved his sporting talent early on: in 1954 he won the title of German youth champion in the pole vault with 3.60 metres. But instead of sports, he chose new paths. After his education, he received a scholarship in the USA and studied mathematics and economics. There he discovered his real passion - acting.

In 1963 he made his cinema debut in "Verspätung in Marienborn". This was followed by roles in international films. On German television, he became particularly popular as Richard Block in the "Großstadtrevier". He was also a regular in "Tatort", "Der Alte", "Derrick" or "Polizeiruf 110".

The last TV appearances of Arthur Brauss

He made his last TV appearance in 2014 in "Morden im Norden." After that, he retired from television productions and devoted himself more to the stage in the theater. In 2009, he was the focus of attention at the Jagsthausen Castle Festival as Götz von Berlichingen.

Until old age, he lived with his wife, actress Marie Poccolin, in the Munich district of Schwabing. There his home remained a firm anchor. For many, he remains unforgotten - not least because of his formative appearances in "Tatort".

BRAUSS, Arthur (Artur Brauss)

Born: 7/24/1936, Augsburg, Gau Swabia, Germany

Died: 8/30/2025, Schwabing, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

 

Arthur Brauss’ westerns – actor:

Cry of the Black Wolves - 1972 (Tornado Kid) [as Arthur Brauss]

The Blue Hotel (TV) - 1973 (cowboy) [as Arthur Brauss]

Yankee Dudler - 1973 (Sebastian Lennerwein)

Burning Daylight (TV) - 1975 (Charles ‘Charly’ Clayton) [as Arthur Brauss]

Montana Trap – 1975 (James Wesley) [as Arthur Brauss]

My Friend Winnetou (TV) – 1979 (Lieutenant Robert Merrill) [as Arthur Brauss]

Karl-May-Spiele: Der Schatz im Silbersee (TV) – 2001 (colonel)