Michael Gwisdek ( born 14 January 1942 ) is a German actor and film director . He began his acting career in East Germany and has appeared in more than 130 films and television shows since 1968 . His debut film as a director , '' Treffen in Travers '' , was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival . His 1998 film '' The Big Mambo '' was entered into the 48th Berlin International Film Festival . The following year , he won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival , for his role in the film '' Nightshapes ''
49th Berlin International Film Festival
49th Berlin International Film Festival
Michael Gwisdek