RBB laments the demise of Horst Krause
On the evening of September 8, Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (rbb) will broadcast an obituary for the beloved actor Horst Krause, who passed away at the age of 83. The news of his passing was announced on Monday morning, September 8, 2025.
Horst Krause was a household name in Germany, particularly for his role as Hauptwachtmeister Krause in the long-running TV series "Polizeiruf 110". His art lay in blurring the line between the man and the character, creating a figure that stood for humanity, a clear voice, and a big heart.
The "Krause" series, created with rbb in 2007, was a popular series that attracted a million viewers. All episodes of the series were directed by Bernd Böhlich and featured characters created by him. The photo accompanying this news article is from the film "Mensch, Krause! Police Sergeant from Brandenburg" by Jens Rübsam.
On September 8, rbb will air "Polizeiruf 110" episodes "Murder Child" and "Icarus" featuring Horst Krause at 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM, respectively. These episodes were previously directed by Bernd Böhlich and featured characters created by him.
Before his acting career, Horst Krause first learned the profession of a turner and then studied at the State Drama School in Berlin-Schöneweide. He was a member of the Staatsschauspiel Dresden ensemble from 1984 to 1994.
Horst Krause became known to a united German audience in 1993 through the cinema comedy "Wir können auch anders...". His character from "Polizeiruf 110" was brought to Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg.
On September 12, rbb will air a long Horst Krause night with three films from the "Krause" series starting at 8:15 PM. This will be a fitting tribute to an actor who left an indelible mark on German television.
The photo accompanying the news article is copyrighted by rbb.
The "Krause" series will forever remain a testament to Horst Krause's talent and dedication to his craft. His memory will live on in the hearts of many, and his work will continue to inspire future generations of actors.
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