Village policeman Horst Krause has passed away, embodying the essence of his professional role.
Horst Krause, the beloved German actor who played the round and gruff village policeman Horst Krause on television's "Police Call 110", has passed away at the age of 83.
Born near Danzig in 1941, Krause grew up in the Brandenburg town of Ludwigsfelde. He originally trained as a turner and later studied at the State Drama School in Berlin-Schöneweide.
Krause's breakthrough came in 1993 when he appeared on television in the comedy "We Can Also Do It Differently", directed by Detlev Buck. This performance marked a significant recognition during the GDR era.
In 1998, Krause started shooting many episodes of "Police Call 110", which established itself as a popular counterpart to the "Tatort". He played the role alongside Jutta Hoffmann and Imogen Kogge. The character Horst Krause resonated with the audience, serving as a role for Krause to live out, according to himself.
The character was named after Krause by director Bernd Böhlich, who explained that Krause looked like the character and there was no reason to change the name. The character Horst Krause in "Polizeiruf 110" was considered the role of his life, and many people appreciated him for embodying a piece of old village life and homeland.
Krause also had the leading role in the cinema film "Schultze Gets the Blues". His colleague Maria Simon noted that audiences could laugh with him and argue well.
In 2012, Krause received the Brandenburg Order of Merit. On his 80th birthday in 2021, he received congratulations from Minister President Dietmar Woidke. On the same occasion, the character of the village policeman was considered a role model by many.
Krause will be remembered for his exceptional acting skills and his ability to bring characters to life, making a lasting impact on German television and cinema. His passing leaves a void that will be hard to fill.
