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Klaus Doldinger

Overview

  • Born
    May 12, 1936 · Berlin, Germany
  • Died
    October 16, 2025 · Icking, District of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany (undisclosed)
  • Birth name
    Klaus Erich Dieter Doldinger
  • Nickname
    • Doldi

Biography

  • Klaus Doldinger was born on May 12, 1936 in Berlin, Germany. He was a composer and actor, known for Das Boot (1981), The NeverEnding Story (1984) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007). He was married to Inge Beck. He died on October 16, 2025 in Icking, District of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany.

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  • Spouse
      Inge Beck(April 9, 1960 - October 16, 2025) (his death, 3 children)

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  • Awarded the Frankfurt Music Prize in 2000.
  • Plays tenor and soprano saxophone, keyboards, piano, organ, flute and clarinet.
  • Father of Nicolas Doldinger.
  • In the 1970s, he found success with his jazz/rock fusion group Passport.
  • Best known for his memorable film score for Das Boot.

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