Actor Torsten Michaelis, renowned for his role in "Tator," passes away.
German Voice Actor Torsten Michaelis Passes Away
Torsten Michaelis, a renowned German voice actor, has sadly passed away. The news was announced by his management on their website, who also asked for privacy for his family during this difficult time.
Born in 1961, Michaelis made a significant mark in the German entertainment industry. He was best known for lending his voice to several Hollywood stars, including Wesley Snipes in films like Demolition Man (1993), Blade (1998), and The Expendables 3 (2014). Other actors he dubbed include Sean Bean, Martin Lawrence, Benicio del Toro, and Jeremy Irons.
In the realm of video games, Michaelis provided the German voice for iconic characters such as Pagan Min in Far Cry 4, Reaper in Overwatch, and Saul Bright in Cyberpunk 2077. His work spanned both film and gaming, making his voice well recognized in German media.
Apart from his voice-over work, Michaelis also had a successful career on television. He played Kriminaldirektor Bitomsky in the popular German crime drama series "Tatort," appearing in numerous episodes alongside Maria Furtwängler.
The management of Torsten Michaelis described him as "happy" and expressed their sadness at his passing. Several media outlets had previously reported on his death, but it was only confirmed by his management recently.
Michaelis's training at the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts undoubtedly played a significant role in his successful career. His talent and dedication to his craft will be missed by many in the industry.
[1] Demolition Man (1993), Blade (1998), and The Expendables 3 (2014) - Films where Torsten Michaelis dubbed Wesley Snipes. [2] Far Cry 4 - Game where Torsten Michaelis provided the German voice for Pagan Min. [3] Sean Bean, Martin Lawrence, Benicio del Toro, and Jeremy Irons - Actors Torsten Michaelis dubbed. [4] Overwatch and Cyberpunk 2077 - Games where Torsten Michaelis provided the German voice for Reaper and Saul Bright respectively. [5] "Tatort" - German crime drama series where Torsten Michaelis played Kriminaldirektor Bitomsky.
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