Ernst Jacobi

Actor

Ernst Jacobi was a prominent German actor, born on July 11, 1933, in Berlin, and passed away on June 23, 2022. He was well-regarded for his versatile acting skills, adept in both film and television. Jacobi’s career spanned several decades, beginning in the 1950s. He gained recognition for his roles in notable films such as "The White Ribbon" (2009) directed by Michael Haneke, where he played the role of the narrator, and "The Counterfeiters" (2007), a film about a Holocaust forgery plot which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. On television, Jacobi appeared in several German TV series and made-for-TV movies, becoming a familiar face in households across Germany. Known for his deep voice and intense screen presence, Ernst Jacobi's contributions to German cinema were significant, though he did not receive many mainstream awards, his work continues to be appreciated by audiences and critics alike.