Bruno S.

Biography

Bruno S., born Bruno Schleinstein on June 2, 1932, was a German film actor, artist, and musician known internationally for his roles in Werner Herzog's "The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser" (1974) and "Stroszek" (1976). A self-taught musician, he performed 18th- and 19th-century-style ballads in back gardens while sustaining himself as a forklift driver. Despite his youth at the time of playing historical roles, Schleinstein left a lasting mark on cinema. He passed away on August 11, 2010.