Manfred Krug

German actor and singer (1937–2016)
Person human Q91587
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Summary

Manfred Krug is a human[1]. His place of birth was Duisburg[2]. He was born on February 8, 1937[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on October 21, 2016[5]. He worked as an actor[6], writer[7], singer[8], screenwriter[9], and stage actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Manfred Krug's place of birth was Duisburg[2].
  • Manfred Krug passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Manfred Krug was born on February 8, 1937[3].
  • Manfred Krug died on October 21, 2016[5].
  • Burial took place at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[12].
  • A child of Manfred Krug was Fanny Krug[13].
  • Manfred Krug held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[14].
  • Manfred Krug held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Manfred Krug's professions included actor[6].
  • Manfred Krug worked as a writer[7].
  • Manfred Krug worked as a singer[8].
  • Manfred Krug worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Manfred Krug's professions included stage actor[10].
  • Manfred Krug's professions included film actor[16].
  • Manfred Krug's education included a stint at Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts[17].
  • Manfred Krug received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Manfred Krug received the National Prize of East Germany[19].
  • Manfred Krug received the Romy[20].
  • Manfred Krug received the Steiger Award[21].
  • Manfred Krug received the Medal of Merit of the GDR[22].
  • Manfred Krug received the Bavarian TV Awards[23].
  • Manfred Krug is recorded as male[24].
  • Manfred Krug's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Manfred Krug's Commons category is recorded as Manfred Krug[26].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[27].

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Origins and Family

Manfred Krug was born in Duisburg[2]. He was born on February 8, 1937[3].

Education

Manfred Krug's education included a stint at Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], writer[7], singer[8], screenwriter[9], stage actor[10], and film actor[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a decoration[28], in Germany[29]; National Prize of East Germany[19], a national award[30], in German Democratic Republic[31], founded in 1949[32]; Romy[20], a group of awards[33], in Austria[34], founded in 1990[35]; Steiger Award[21], an award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 2005[38]; Medal of Merit of the GDR[22], an award[39], in German Democratic Republic[40], founded in 1959[41]; and Bavarian TV Awards[23], a television award[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1989[44].

Personal Life

A child of Manfred Krug was Fanny Krug[13].

Death and Burial

Manfred Krug died on October 21, 2016[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[27]. Burial took place at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[12].

Why It Matters

Manfred Krug ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (192 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Manfred Krug born?

Manfred Krug's place of birth was Duisburg[2].

Where did Manfred Krug die?

Manfred Krug died in Berlin[4].

What did Manfred Krug do for work?

Manfred Krug worked as actor[6], writer[7], singer[8], screenwriter[9], and stage actor[10].

Where did Manfred Krug go to school?

Manfred Krug was educated at Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts[17].

What awards did Manfred Krug receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], National Prize of East Germany[19], Romy[20], and Steiger Award[21].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · E-Kartoffel · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ipi name number → 00016783475
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  2. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 8EF7-94AE-CCAA-3ADC-9125
    Award received → Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, National Prize of East Germany, Romy +20
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  3. 13w ago · Thoasp · 2026-07-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, National Prize of East Germany, Romy +20
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Award received: Heinrich Greif Prize"
  4. 16w ago · Akela · 2026-06-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Pseudonym → Isa Karfunkelstein, Clemens Kerber
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Documentation files at → SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts
    Significant person → Jurek Becker
    Instrument → voice
    Family name → Krug
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