Derrick

Derrick is a highly acclaimed and popular German television series that aired from 1974 to 1998, making it one of the longest-running series in the history of German television. Produced by Telenova Film und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF, and SRG, the show is a classic example of the crime and investigation genre. The series is set in Munich and its surroundings and follows the exploits of Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick and his loyal assistant, Inspector Harry Klein, as they solve intriguing murder cases.

The show's two main characters, Stephan Derrick and Harry Klein, are the heart and soul of the series. Horst Tappert, a renowned German actor, plays the role of Stephan Derrick with great finesse and subtlety. Derrick is a seasoned detective with an uncanny ability to solve even the most complex murder cases. He is a quiet, contemplative man who relies on his intuition and experience to get to the bottom of things. Fritz Wepper, another well-known German actor, plays the role of Harry Klein, Derrick's trusted assistant. Klein is a young, energetic detective who looks up to Derrick as a mentor and friend. Together, the duo makes a formidable team, using their wit, intelligence, and deductive skills to solve crimes and bring criminals to justice.

Derrick is a show that has stood the test of time, thanks to its engaging storylines, complex characters, and high production values. The series is known for its slow-burning pace, which allows for deep character development and careful plot construction. The show's writers were masters of suspense, creating intricate narratives that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. The series also boasts of excellent cinematography, with Munich's beautiful landscapes and landmarks serving as the perfect backdrop for the show's dark and moody atmosphere. With its unique blend of drama, mystery, and psychological intrigue, Derrick is a must-watch for fans of the crime and investigation genre.

Main Cast of Derrick

Horst Tappert's portrayal of Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick in the long-running German television series 'Derrick' is nothing short of iconic. Tappert's nuanced performance brings to life a character who is both stern and compassionate, a consummate professional who never loses his humanity. His understated yet powerful acting style, characterized by subtle facial expressions and measured dialogues, adds depth to the character, making Derrick a relatable and endearing figure. Tappert's Derrick is a testament to his impressive range and ability as an actor, and his performance has undoubtedly contributed to the show's enduring popularity both in Germany and around the world.

Fritz Wepper's portrayal of Harry Klein in the long-running German television series 'Derrick' is truly commendable. Wepper brings a unique charm and warmth to the character, making Harry Klein an endearing and relatable figure. His impeccable comic timing, coupled with his ability to convey a range of emotions, adds depth to the character. Despite being a supporting role, Wepper's performance as the loyal and dedicated Sergeant Harry Klein often steals the scene, providing a perfect foil to the stoic and serious Inspector Derrick. His portrayal not only adds a touch of humor to the series but also humanizes it, making it a delight to watch.

Secondary Cast of Derrick

Christiane Schröder

Helga Landau

Achim Strietzel

Polizeifotograf Saltzmann

Werner Umberg

Fotograf

Herbert Mensching

Professor Waldhoff , Herr Röhrig , Andreas Merz

Monika Gabriel

Irene Rombach

Lisa Helwig

Winifred Kalckreuth

Marianne Brandt

Erna Herbach

Luitgard Im

Kamilla Kessler , Frau Dederich

Susanne Beck

Hilde Stettner , Yellow He / Annemarie Gelbert , Celia

Romuald Pekny

Rechtsanwalt Dr. Voss

Rolf Bogus

Kriminalbeamter Mierich

Christian Quadflieg

Answald Rothe , Herwig , Arthur Tobbe

Agnes Fink

Frau Engler , Frau Pacha

Rose Renée Roth

Luise

Eva Brumby

Frau Wolf , Frau Sebald , Kläre Hinz , Frau Kahl

Michael Hinz

Karl-Maria Reeke , Erich Kerwien

Gerlinde Döberl

Ursula Weichler

Herbert Stass

Walter Henk , Gerhard Trosse

Petra Verena Milchert

Hanna Wedekind

Alwy Becker

Andrea , Frau Borisch , Frau Huberti , Frau Lutter

Verena Peter

Almuth Answald , Marga Mende , Lena Kussloff , Anita Hagemann , Lisbeth

Gisela Peltzer

Agnes Waldhoff , Frau Lindemann

Karina Thayenthal

Andrea Reichel

Volker Eckstein

Hugo Gresko , Benocha , Heinz Megassa , Helmut Kerk , Michael Rasko , Jürgen Röder , Rolf Bucke , Willi Anholt , Alwin Bosler , Alfons Bracht

Margot Medicus

Ariane

Anja Jaenicke

Rita Hauff , Anja Rasko

Peter Kuiper

Walter Buschmann , Wirt Alex , Albert Sussloff , Wirt , Herr Minsch , Hugo Hase , Alwin Docker

Günther Ungeheuer

Arnold Renzi , Dr. Schech , Rudolph Schowenke , Herr Bools

Fritz Straßner

Johann Bracke , Herr Pleitgen , Alfred Stolze , Leo Kurat

Horst Michael Neutze

Robert Hagener

Ralf Schermuly

Dr. Kirchheimer , Eberhard Horre , Wolfgang Anders , Karl Luserke , Kieler , Juwelier Masoni , Scharwedder

Frauke Sinjen

Frau Boven-Berg , Sprechstundenhilfe

Thomas Schücke

Hajo Dickel , Arthur Bandera , Jürgen Simon , Martin Maurus , Wiebler , Paul , Peter Hagemann , Manfred Lessner , Jo Mahler

Dieter Prochnow

Taxiunternehmer Hr. Platzek , Gecko Schuster , Krassner

Klaus Herm

Pfarrer , Erich Schuster , Herr Wörner , Emil Miele , Professor Laux , Herr Soskind , Wossnitz , Herr Pacha , Rudolf Lakonda , Gossmann , Kruse , Gustav Grabbe / Josef Grabbe , Alfons Koppel

Hilde Volk

Rosa Dustler , Frau Lohse , Frau Groscher , Mutter von Dr. Prestel

Jürgen Scheller

Vertreter

Maria Singer

Frau Roth , Frau Zander , Haushälterin , Frau Rupold , Sister Berta

Ferdinand Dux

Gärtner

Michael Heltau

Professor Reichel , Paul Karuhn , Rocco Gretschkow

Irene Clarin

Monika Godel , Frau Kajunke , Ingrid Goos , Maria Diebach , Gitta Kaspers , Bettina Brosch , Anneliese , Bettina Wexler , Helga v. Schulze-Westorp , Andrea Weimann

Reinhild Solf

Dr. Anna Kerwien , Carmen Kolka , Roska May , Antonia Hauser

Mijou Kovacs

Annegret Beer , Charlotte Bussoni

Carolin Ohrner

Joan Harrison , Cornelia

Juliane Rautenberg

Doris Stein , Marta Killich , Hanna Berger , Isolde Rossky , Susanne Zinser

Thomas Braut

Kalle , Mesmer , Hacker , Herr Stroppe , Kriminalbeamter Jaschke , Andreas Fritz

Til Erwig

Hugo Lossmann , Rechtsanwalt Dr. Henz

Christoph Bantzer

Walter Kamrau , Dr. Kabusch , Egon Scholz , Dr. Tussner

Manfred Steffen

Arno Schuster

Bruno Dallansky

Herr Veith , Hauptkommissar aus Miesbach

Frank Duval

Cesar Vogt / Pianist

Ingrid Kannonier

Inge

Ulf-Jürgen Wagner

Kriminalbeamter Wagner

Gabriele Lorenz

Ellen

Elinor von Wallerstein

Mrs. Baumann

Isolde Zimmermann

Mrs. Meinecke

Marianne Paar

Mrs. Köhler

Franz Morak

Herr Korkes

Alexander Radszun

Spieler

Paula Denk

Frau Werth

Hilde Berndt

Fräulein Binder

Erica Thomsen

Frau Paddenberg

Katharina Seyferth

Lisabeth Hoffmann

Margot Rupp

Frau Röhrig

Max Eckard

Karl Hinz

Katrin Grimm

Inge Pachla

Kerstin De Ahna

Frau Hauffe

Oliver Grimm

Horst Wegmann

Gustl Weishappel

Herr Schulz

Paul Bürks

Herr Judix

Helmut Alimonta

Hausmeister , Wirt , Autofahrer , Bedrohter Autofahrer

Hans Stetter

Herr Gubeck

Teresa Stäger

Krankenschwester

Alexander Stephan

Heinz Sorek

Henner Quest

Winkler

Gerd Roman Frosch

Reinigungsangestellter

Hilde Brandt

Reinemachefrau

Addi Adametz

Toilettenfrau

Lilian Rack

Irene

Jürgen Draeger

Herr Hiebler

Jörg Matthias Förster

Ralf Schöller

Panos Papadopulos

Nachtportier

Alexander Hertel

Heinz Recke

Eva Bergmanova

Anni Rothe , Casinobesucherin

Inge Schulz

Leiterin des Kinderheims

Gudrun Thielemann

Margot Schirmer

Claudia Golling

Helga Schirmer

Wolf Richards

Kallmerten

Christian Engelmann

Polizist

Herlinde Latzko

Hetty Kettwig

Hans Elwenspoek

Hotelportier , Kapitän

Paul Glawion

Wirt 'Beim Karle' , Hochmann , Eichinger

Werner Abrolat

Herr Vogt

Alexander Malachowsky

Liska

Ursula von Reibnitz

Frau Bachler

Gerhard Bormann

Kriminalbeamter Echterding

Mathias Grimm

Theo Kremp

Gert Wiedenhofen

Fenz , Beamter

Ilse Künkele

Frau Lohse , Putzfrau , Frau Soest

Rolf Castell

Beamter der Funkzentrale , Inspektionsleiter , Wachmann , Herr Essling , Pförtner Gantner

Willi Kowalj

Ingo

Ella Büchi

Agnes Lechner

Malte Thorsten

Werner Schranz

Oliver Domnick

Schutzpolizist

Jan Groth

Hasso , Weber

Beatrice Norden

Frau Veicht , Frau Korda , Anita Horn , Helene Thimm , Assistentin

Dagmar Heller

Helene Rosska

Alexis von Hagemeister

Buchheim

Alexander Pleyer

Soska

Christian Reiner

Gerhard Schubach , Horst Habinger

Erland Erlandsen

Schremm , Dr. Schneider , Direktor Mugrauer , Dr. Zogel , Polizeiarzt

Karl-Heinz Thomas

Mietstallmanager

Franz Gary

Leiter der Molkerei

Claus Richt

Kriminalbeamter Lippert

Bernd Herberger

Robert Lammers , Michael Rothaupt

Agnes Dünneisen

Adelheid Becker , Hilde Hensch

Rebecca Völz

Marianne Golz

Stella Mooney

Sekretärin

Roland Astor

Reporter

Heinz Ehrenfreund

Scheppmann , Walter Schumann , Albert Roor

Max Mairich

Herr Schröder , Gustl Karruska

Nora Minor

Elvira Kamenoff , Frau Miele , Frau Ziehm

Amsi Kern

Wirtin

Henning Gissel

Hinz

Willi Roebke

Hessler , Polizist

Karl Heinz Maslo

Bings

Karl-Heinz Peters

Arzt

Herta Worell

Frau Lukas

Hans Dieter Zeidler

Professor Rauh , Dr. Hertel

Harry Kalenberg

1. Justizwachtmeister

Louis Potgieter

Egon Sebald / Blacky

Karl-Maria Schley

Edmund Singer , Rottmann

Gernot Möhner

Kellner Walter , Henchman , Mann im Hof , Posträuber III , Barkeeper im Oriental

Léonie Thelen

Anna Born

Josef Fröhlich

Martin Bronner , Herr Wenger , Kriminalbeamter Scholz

Klaus Behrendt

Henze , Martin Richter , Gerhard Brosch , Jakob Hesse , Walter Schumann

Greta Zimmer

Frau Megassa

Joachim Wichmann

Herr Baumann , Mieter , Weyk , Weyrich , Herr Probeil , Köhler

Johanna Elbauer

Karin Yurowski , Toppes Enkelin , Grit Hess , Helga , Regine Glonn

Wolfgang Köpke

Holger Schenk

Günther Heinlein

Jack T. Rawland

Peter Dirschauer

Werner Hofer , Gerhard Wesenbrink

Peter Lühr

Dr. Kirchhoff

Joana Maria Gorvin

Agnes Demmler

Gustl Halenke

Agnes Linder , Lena Seibach , Veronica Soest , Frau Renz

Veit Relin

Harald Lüssmann / Pianist

Manfred Spies

Herr Schoon , Herr Dilk , Arthur Hauser

Peter Eschberg

Josla

Frank Muth

Berthold Engels

Michael Boettge

Mauser , Robert Munch

Nikolaus Büchel

Erich Renz

Franziska Stömmer

Frau Schosser , Frau Borsch

Thomas Astan

Ingo Stettner , Gregor Mannsdorf , Domnik , Reinhard Wessel , Erich Steuber , Herr Schröder , Gottfried Müller , Kämmerer , Dr. Heising , Eugen Seibach

Inge Birkmann

Madame Asmy , Frau Mommsen , Linda Peters , Irma Munch , Mutter Renzi

Willy Schultes

Wirt , Rezeptionist , Vater Schuster

Eckhard Heise

Chauffeur , Hans Lammers , Rudolf Hasse , Lutter , Hans Machnow

Wilmut Borell

Hausmeister

Marilene von Bethmann

Frau Baum

Andreas Seyferth

Musiker # 1 , Kurt Eger / Kellner / Portier , Weigand , Jürgen Schirmer

Markus Klimmek

Walter Klinger

Karl-Heinz von Liebezeit

Ulrich Schumann

Andrea Dahmen

Schwester Anna , Vera Schneider

Kunibert Gensichen

Johann Kahl

Viola Seth

Gisela Engler

Heike Goosmann

Anna Gerres , Agnes Horn

Gefion Helmke

Frau Beermann , Anna Degenhart , Frau Winterfeld

Silvia Janisch

Sandra

Otto Bolesch

Wachmann Wiesner , Wirt , Wessel , Herr Martin

Hans Zander

Luders , Pohlmann

Anton Feichtner

Wirt

Angela Hillebrecht

Frau Brand , Chefin in Parfümerie , Beate Stenger , Hanna Krosigk , Telefonistin , Margot Ruland , Frau Königer

Karl Tischlinger

Wirt , Hausmeister

Michael Toost

Herr Bandener

Sepp Wäsche

Hausmeister , Herr Baumbauer , Wirt , Bennecke , Gefängnisleiter , Becker , Tankwart , Kriminalbeamter Becker , Schenk

Karl Renar

Kissner / Schmied , Pensionsportier , Arthur Schabrofski , Willi Tembroke / Wirt , Bankbeamter , Berkhahn , Herr Jakobsen , Vater von Rubina , Vater Köhler , Max Sieburg , Hans Stockey , Herr Klinger

Helmut Dauner

Knut Herzog

Stefan Fleming

Karl Schuster

Nate Seids

Grete , Marie Bolis

Babett Arens

Conny Kessler

Norbert Kappen

Robert Merck

Marion Martienzen

Irene Merck

Gundis Zambo

Ursula Bender , Renate , Marianne Kork

Christa Berndl

Berta Hagringer

András Fricsay

Gitarrist , Kusich

Jeanette Mühlmann

Sussanne Loon

Jürgen Emanuel

Robert Asmy

Werner Schulenberg

Ulrich Hemp , Günther Orkel , Adi Dong , Schulz , Kellner Emil

Marika Adam

Frau Seyner

Eduard Erne

Heinz Lissner

Hannes Kaetner

Herr Schröder , Erich Dustler , Parkwächter , Alter Herr , Herr Puschka

Eva Kinsky

Erna

Jutta Kammann

Frau Ismay , Gudrun Hofstetter , Helga Schönhauser , Frau Zuber , Frau Wilmers , Frl. Bracht , Vera Lohwald , Lara Kronach , Ulrike , Verkäuferin , Helene Soost , Frau Dr. Lissner , Lore

Frederic Meisner

Gretschkow's Driver

Franz Boehm

Martin Theimer

Christiane Hammacher

Frau Kussner , Agnes Dornwall , Frau Wagner , Dr. Wolfen , Frau Reis , Annelie Weidau , Frau Maurus , Frau Heimeran

Elisabeth Augustin

Alina Bradley

Volker Bogdan

Georg Hossner , Moseck

Christian Hellenthal

Udo Lindemann

Frank Hessenland

Rolf Hauser , Hans Glogau

Wega Jahnke

Frau Messner , Frau Flor , Andrea Hufland

Ruth Pistor

Frau Dr. Hofer

Claus Ringer

Dr. Krohn , Dr. Heimhaus

Paul Neuhaus

Kabek , Kriminalbeamter Schäfer

Helmut Pick

Herr Tscheka , Johannes Bender , Schönhuber

Jeannine Burch

Labrina Schulte , Vicky Lange , Heidi Roll , Luise Köhler , Karoline Hecht , Kiwi Liebner

Nino Korda

Herr Wenk , Posträuber Kerkhoff , Gangsterboss

Gracia-Maria Kaus

Susanne Sokal , Olga Fries

Maximilian Held

Ralf Stubach , Toni Rutger

Helmut Stauss

Brandeck

Peter von Strombeck

Alex Stomann , Rausch , Ingo Wegener , Breuer , Arthur Lickmann

Barbara Rothenbacher

Cornelia

Roswitha Dierck

Manuela Schröder

Hartmut Kollakowsky

Kluge

Peter Bertram

Bartender , Solinger

Kurt Sowinetz

Düsberg

Gaby Herbst

Helene Laux , Kirsten Vogt , Ruth , Frau Jakobsen , Elisa , Renate Lauer , Frau Eichholz , Sabine Spardel , Prostitute

Imo Heite

Wirt , Eviction crew boss

Gisela Zülch

Margarete Fischer

Mia Martin

Hetti Roon

Fee von Reichlin

Haushälterin , Anna Kubelke

Michael Diekmann

Steiner , Donath / Pfleger

Heike Faber

Marion Scholz , Katharina Busse , Sandra Raude

Beate Wedekind

Moderatorin

Michael Marwitz

Grunau

Andrea Schober

Anna Dehmel

Sabrina Lorenz

Maria Langer

Edith Behleit

Frau Wunderlich , Frau Joksch , Pensionswirtin

Robert Jarczyk

Walter Kussner , Ralf Becker , Kottbus , Bankangestellter #1

Esther Hausmann

Inge Runold , Tina Sierich , Ariane Görlitz , Ursula Kieler

René Heinersdorff

Bleiweg , Ronald Fasold , Taxifahrer

Jürgen Schmidt

Leo Körner , Ingo Donath , Arnold Stemmer , Holwein , Kruns

Elisabeth Endriss

Frau Troyda , Lisbeth Hunold

Günter Gräwert

Eichholz , Tossner

Werner Schnitzer

Herr Dröger , Ruperti , Dr. Howald , Robert Pricker , Pfarrer Bohl , Professor Zoller , Walter König , Herr Kindermann

Karina Schieck

Reni Zinser

Gerhard Schmitt-Thiel

Jakobsen

Kitty Speiser

Agnes Feldhaus

Bernhard Baier

Robert Sierich

Will Danin

Ralf Wells , Randolf Bleichröder , Dr. Lohst , Soost , Homburg , Hans Nolte , Dickmann , Carlo Bonte

Nikolaus Gröbe

Christian Wells , Joachim Wessling , Rolf Kirchheimer , Ulrich Wagner , Werner

Philipp Brammer

Albert Dannhof , Josef Liebich , Horst , Christian Bender , Harald Sauters

Jenny Lattermann

Frau Hinkel

Melanie Rühmann

Hanna

Franjo Marincic

Karel Labeck

Georg Preuße

Kokopelli

Alexander-Klaus Stecher

Kessler

August Everding

Festredner

Linda Joy

Veronika

Gerhard Klarner

News Reporter (voice)

Peter Gebhart

Bartender

Rolf Ernser

Man at the Train Station , Man in Nightclub , Man in Bar

Crew of Derrick