Martin Semmelrogge (born 8 December 1955) is a German actor, best known for his role as the comical Second Watch Officer in the film Das Boot.Berardinelli, James (2005). Reel Views 2: The Ultimate Guide to the Best 1,000 Modern Movies on DVD and Video, p. 585. Boston: Justin, Charles & Co. His character was based on the real life World War II submarine officer Werner Herrmann.
Semmelrogge is the brother of actor Joachim Bernhard, who appeared in Das Boot as the religious sailor.
Like many of his Das Boot co-stars, Semmelrogge went on to have a successful career in German cinema.Turan, Kenneth (2004). Never Coming to a Theater Near You: A Celebration of a Certain Kind of Movie, p. 310. Public Affairs.
Filmography
Tadellöser & Wolff (1975, TV miniseries), as Robert Kempowski Derrick - Season 4, Episode 1: "Yellow He" (1977, TV), as Alfred "Ali" Rabes (1977, TV film), as Egon Derrick - Season 5, Episode 12: "Ute und Manuela" (1978, TV), as Hansi Stroppe Derrick - Season 8, Episode 8: "Prozente" (1981, TV), as Richard Siebert Das Boot (1981), as 2nd Lieutenant - 2WO Gib Gas – Ich will Spass (1983), as Andy Eckelmann (voice, uncredited) The Old Fox - Von Mord war nicht die Rede (1984) as Fritz Happner/Der Fuchs (1984), as Bizeps Lichtschlag (1989), as Lichtschlag Justice (1993), as Lucky Schindler's List (1993), as SS Waffen Man Anna Maria – Eine Frau geht ihren Weg (1994–1997, TV series), as Josef Hauser Die Straßen von Berlin (1995–2000, TV series), as Jockel Pietsch Karakum (1994), as Brink Black Jack (1996, TV film), as Black Jack (1996), as Shorty (voice, uncredited) Life Is a Bluff (1996), as Heinzi Road to Palermo (1998), as Porsche Driver Bang Boom Bang (1999), as Schlucke Tower of the Firstborn (1999, TV film), as Geroq (2000), as Franz Sumo Bruno (2000), as Ecki (2000), as Bruno Hostile Takeover (2001), as Beckmann A Goddamn Job (2001), as Kruse Girl (2001) Monsters, Inc. (2001), as Randall Boggs (German version) Paule und Julia (2002), as Walter 4 Freunde und 4 Pfoten (2003), as Franz Bommer Agnes and His Brothers (2004), as Manni Moneto Ludgers Fall (2006), as Kurier (2007), as Der scharfe Eddie Hardcover (2008), as Dealer Check It Out (2008), as Zahnarzt (2009), as Minigolfplatzbesitzer Chaostage (2009), as Jan Kullmann (2009), as Eule Zeiten ändern dich (2010), as Tätowierer Kalte Karibik (2010), as Kurier Fahr zur Hölle (2011), as Teufel Breakdown Forest - Reise in den Abgrund (2016), as Eyck Rhoder (2016), as Kumpel (2019), as Ozzy
References
Further reading Martin und Sonja Semmelrogge: Das Leben ist eine Achterbahn, Langen: Müller 2006, .
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