Rolf Schimpf: The main commissioner of the old dies at the age of 100!

Rolf Schimpf: The main commissioner of the old dies at the age of 100!

Rolf Schimpf, the legendary actor from the ZDF series "Der Alte", died at the age of 100. The main commissioner Leo Kress was a formative figure on German television for many spectators over two decades. Born around 1924 in Berlin, Schimpf experienced an impressive career that began in the 1950s and ended with his last role in 2007 when he retired to his figure due to the age difference. It was a fixture in the crime series for almost 20 years and performed a total of 222 times in the role of Leo Kress, which enjoyed great popularity internationally

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Schimpf celebrated its 100th birthday in the small circle with good food and a Sachertorte on November 14, 2023. His modesty and diligence were characteristic of the actor, who always emphasized the hard work for young talents. Despite his success in the spotlight, he remained a person in the middle, so reports Radioenneperuhr about his humility and adjustment.

career and success

In his long career, he was not only active in "The Old", but also played in the popular ARD crime series "Tatort" and in almost 50 episodes of the "SOKO 5113" series. Schimpf took on the role of chief commissioner Leo Kress in 1986, after the popular Siegfried Lowitz. His representation not only brought him national, but also international recognition, the series was broadcast in over 100 countries, including Italy, France, Brazil and South Africa. Schimpf also could be seen in evening series such as "Hafenkrankenhaus" (1968) and "Ida Rogalski" (1970) how the ZDF documents on its website.

originally wanted to become a Schimpf doctor, but decided to act after the Second World War. A crucial moment in his career was the commitment by producer Helmut Ringelmann for the drama series "Mensch Bachmann" in 1984. This step contributed significantly to his later awareness.

life in old age

In his last years of life, Rolf Schimpf lived in a senior residence in Munich. Tragically, he had to give up his apartment in 2023 for financial reasons. He was married to actress Ilse Zielstorff, who died in 2015. Despite the challenges that age brought with it, Schimpf remained an inspiring personality for many, both as an actor and in his life outside of the cameras.

His life story and career will remain a source of inspiration for future generations of actors. His talent and modesty made him a figure valued in the German television world, which is also reflected in the numerous roles, which he embodied in the course of his career. Schimpf's legendary role of Leo Kress will remain unforgettable.

like ZDF , he will certainly leave a lasting impression in German television culture.