Michael Habeck (23 April 1944 – 4 February 2011) was a German actor, best known in Germany as the German voice of Oliver Hardy and Danny DeVito.
Life Habeck was born in Bad Grönenbach.
"After his training at the Ruth von Zerboni acting school in Munich, Michael Habeck had engagements at various German stages, including the Munich Kammerspiele, the Ruhrfestspiele Recklinghausen and at the Munich Volkstheater." As part of the Ruhr Festival in 1974, Habeck appeared as Lennox in Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth, which was recorded by ARD and broadcast on television.
For years, Michael Habeck was present in television productions for children through the characters Oswin in the German preschool series Rappelkiste (1973–1984) and dubbing Ernie in Sesame Street, Barney Rubble in The Flintstones, Baby Fozzie in Muppet Babies (1984–1991) or as Mr. Rabbit in The Animals of Farthing Wood (1993–1996). In the animated series The Simpsons from 1991 to 1993. he dubbed the roles of Chief Wiggum in seasons two and three, Dr. Nick in season two and Groundskeeper Willie in season three. He was heard in the German dub of Asterix Conquers America.
He played in a considerable number of German series, including Tatort and Silas, and films. In 1984 Habeck received the Grimm Award for his role in the children's series Rappelkiste He also appeared in international productions, such as The Name of the Rose, where he played "the striking role of the corpulent bald monk Berengar", and Lexx, in which he played the role of Feppo.
Habeck was known for providing the German dubbing for Oliver Hardy after Bruno W. Pantel died, and Danny De Vito. He also dubbed several characters in the German version of The Muppet Show.
He died in Munich on 4 February 2011 after a short time of severe illness, aged 66.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes1972 Sie liebten sich einen Sommer Boris 1975 Carmina burana The Monk 1976 Pförtner 1983 Habek 1985 Seitenstechen Man in bus 1986 The Name of the Rose Berengar 1988 The Bourne Identity The Fat Man 2 episodes1989 Lichtschlag Erdmann 1990 Die Richterin 1992 Die schwache Stunde 1992 Wir Enkelkinder Ober 1993 Texas - Doc Snyder hält die Welt in Atem Buckliger (Elender) 1995 Nelson Lee 1998 Lexx Feppo 2001 Himmlische Helden Palkowic 2008 Friedrich Preis
German-language voice acting Year Title Role Notes1979 Cola, Candy, Chocolate Hotelchef Juanto Uncredited1990 Peter in Magicland Milky Way Man 1992 The Magic Voyage Christopher Columbus German version1994 Asterix Conquers America Lucullus German version1996 Pepolino and the Treasure of the Mermaid The Glass Eye Pirate 1999 Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar Caius Bonus German version2003 Till Eulenspiegel Bäcker 2004 Der Wixxer Der Arsch mit den Ohren UncreditedHome on the RangeLucky JackGerman version2005 Pettson & Findus - Tomtemaskinen Weihnachtsmann / Briefträger
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