Biography

Jürgen Roland was born on December 25, 1925 in Hamburg, Germany. He was a writer and director, known for 4 Schlüssel (1966), Stahlnetz (1958) and Das Mädchen von Hongkong (1973). He was married to Eva Roland-Schellack. He died on September 21, 2007 in Hamburg, Germany.

His daughter Jessica Schellack is a writer.

He enjoyed filming on location in Hamburg and in Hong Kong.

After graduating from the BBC Television School in London, he became West Germany's first TV reporter, appearing in the first TV broadcast (4 April 1952).

Was awarded Germany's Cross of Merit (1986) and chosen Honorary Commisioner of Bremen Police (2005).

Father of Kay Schellack and Jessica Schellack.