Günther Kaufmann was born on June 16, 1947 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. He is known for his work on Vic le Viking (2009), Ludwig, requiem pour un roi vierge (1972) and Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980). He was married to Patrizia, Alexandra von Herrendorf and Gabriele. He died on May 10, 2012 in Berlin, Germany.