Erik S. Klein

Biography

Erik S. Klein was a German actor born on February 6, 1926, in Radebeul. He began his career as a stage actor, studying at the Dresden Schauspielschule and debuting in 1942 at just 16. A notable highlight of his career came when he landed the role of Leutnant in Konrad Wolf's film Sterne, which brought him to a wider audience. Later, Klein became a member of the Berliner Ensembles, performing roles such as Lawrenti in Der kaukasische Kreidekreis and the Roma in Arturo Ui.