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Hans-Jürgen “Richy” Müller is a well-known German actor who was born in Mannheim, Germany, on September 26, 1955. He is well-known for his remarkable work in television and movies, as well as for playing Stuttgart’s Tatort Commissioner Victor Lannert.
Early Life
Richy Müller’s journey in the world of entertainment began in his birthplace, Mannheim. After completing his schooling, he embarked on a path that would lead him to become a celebrated actor in Germany. Müller pursued his passion for acting and attended the Schauspielschule Bochum (Bochum Drama School) for two years, honing his skills as an actor. Following his time at the drama school, he relocated to Berlin to further his career.
Career
Müller became well-known in 1979 for his portrayal of Richy, an adolescent character in the television series “Die große Flatter.” Richy lives in a homeless community on the outskirts of Berlin in the TV show. His acting career took off because of his exceptional performance in this part.
Throughout his acting career, Richy Müller played a wide range of parts in both television and movies. He starred in movies such as “Der Mann auf der Mauer” by Reinhard Hauff, “Das Arche Noah Prinzip” by Roland Emmerich, and “Rosamunde” by Egon Günther. Müller spent most of the 1980s in theater after first landing roles that were tough and muscular.
With Rainer Kaufmann’s “Einer meiner ältesten Freunde,” he made a comeback to the cinema and experimented with a number of genres. He worked on movies including “Irren ist männlich” by Sherry Hormann, “Farland” by Michael Klier, “Die innere Sicherheit” by Christian Petzold, and “Vier Minuten” by Chris Kraus.
Richy Müller ventured into Hollywood film in 2002 where he played Milan Sova in Rob Cohen’s “Triple X.” Dieter Wedel cast him as Charly Wiesner in the TV miniseries “Die Affäre Semmeling” the same year. Müller has been a Tatort Commissioner for the SWR (Southwest Broadcasting) in Stuttgart since 2008 when he co-starred with Felix Klare as Hauptkommissar (Chief Inspector) Thorsten Lannert.
Müller was named the 2011 German Film Award winner for Best Supporting Actor for his superb portrayal of an estate manager in Chris Kraus’s film “Poll” (2010) 2010. In the Sat.1 refugee drama “Willkommen im Club,” he co-starred with Lisa Martinek as Thilo Wagner in 2013.
Richy Müller is a passionate motorsport enthusiast outside his acting career. He has participated in car racing events, holding an international C-license. Between 2011 and 2013, he competed in the Porsche Cup, driving a Porsche 911 GT3. Additionally, in 2011 and 2014, Müller served as an expert during Eurosport’s coverage of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Richy Müller’s Net Worth
Richy Müller has an estimated net worth of about 2 million dollars.
