As a somewhat goofy chief inspector, Heinz Baumann shone alongside TV icon Evelyn Hamann in "Adelheid and Her Murderers".
The actor has now passed away peacefully.
Munich – The television actor Heinz Baumann ("Adelheid and her murderers") died a few weeks after his 95th birthday.
Baumann fell asleep peacefully in Munich last Saturday (March 4), the artist agency Hahlweg announced on behalf of the family.
He leaves a daughter and a son.
Baumann was particularly known as a crime actor.
From 1987 he determined in the ZDF series "Soko 5113" first as chief inspector, later as private detective Jürgen Sudmann.
In 1993 he also took up the trail of crooks and villains on ARD.
Crime icon died: Baumann shone alongside Evelyn Hamann as Chief Inspector Eward Strobel
In "Adelheid and her Mörder" Baumann played the somewhat goofy chief inspector Ewald Strobel alongside Evelyn Hamann, who was only able to solve his cases with the help of his resourceful secretary Adelheid.
Both series became huge successes.
Baumann appeared regularly in productions well into the 2000s.
Baumann had a daughter with the comedian Beatrice Richter in 1978, Judith Richter, who also became an actress and is known for numerous TV productions.
Baumann turned 95 on February 12.
(dpa/rku)
