1957Born, Essen
80Credits
Ralf Richter (August 17, 1957 - September 15, 2026) was a German film, television, and stage actor. Born in Essen, he grew up in a working-class neighborhood in Bochum. After completing an apprenticeship as a carpenter, he studied acting at the Westphalian Drama School in Bochum and began his career on stage. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Chief Petty Officer Frenssen in Wolfgang Petersen’s acclaimed war film Das Boot (1981). The role established him as one of Germany’s most recognizable character actors, particularly known for portraying tough, outspoken, and often eccentric figures. His notable film credits include Die Katze (1988), Manta - Der Film (1991),…
Known for
Bang, Boom, BangKarl-Heinz 'Kalle' Grabowski
Not My DayLanger
Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway PoliceFrank
The CrocodilesChief Police Officer
Sky SharksJoseph Langner2018SOKO PotsdamBoris Strahlkowski · 1 episodeShow
2015Nichtlustig - die Serie!6 episodesShow
2015RentnercopsRalle Pulver · 1 episodeShow
2013HeldtSven Lattbeck · 3 episodesShow
2007LutterMike Pätzold · 1 episodeShow
2006Die ProSieben MärchenstundeBergmann · 1 episodeShow
2005PastewkaRalf Richter · 1 episodeShow
2005TV total Stock Car Crash ChallengeRennfahrer · 11 episodesShow
2003Was nicht passt, wird passend gemachtKarl-Heinz 'Kalle' Langmann · 20 episodesShow
2003Alarm für Cobra 11 - Einsatz für Team 2Rodde Rodinsky · 1 episodeShow
2001Hallo Robbie!Rainer Kanitz · 1 episodeShow
2000Geisterjäger John SinclairCollins · 1 episodeShow
1999Hausmeister Krause – Ordnung muss seinPolizist · 1 episodeShow
1999SK KölschHerbie Raiko · 1 episodeShow
1997Küstenwache1 episodeShow
1996Mit einem Bein im GrabHerr Schlömer · 1 episodeShow
1996Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway PoliceFrank, Wolf Turowski, Hannes Nowak, Raucherkalle · 1 episodeShow
1995Unser CharlyKalle · 1 episodeShow
Is this you?
Link these credits to your frames profile.