Helmut Berger (May 29, 1944 – May 18, 2023) was an Austrian actor best known for portraying egotistical and sexually ambiguous characters. He was a celebrity in European cinema in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and he is considered a sex symbol and pop icon of the time.
He is best known for his collaborations with Luchino Visconti, particularly his portrayal of King Ludwig II of Bavaria in Ludwig, for which he earned a special David di Donatello award, and his performance in The Damned, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.
Berger died “peacefully but unexpectedly” early Thursday in Salzburg, his agent Helmut Werner wrote on his management company’s website.
Helmut Berger wife
Berger used to be bisexual. He was involved with his director and mentor, Luchino Visconti, as well as actress Marisa Berenson.
On November 19, 1994, Berger married Italian writer and model Francesca Guidato. They lived apart after 2010. Berger resided in Rome for many years before returning to Salzburg in the 2000s to care for his elderly mother.
Helmut Berger children
Helmut Berger is married, although he didn’t have any children of his own at the time of his death.
Helmut Berger parents
Helmut Berger was reserved and lived a private life. On May 29, 1944, the late Actor was born in Bad Ischl, Austria, to Hedwig Steinberger and Franz Steinberger. Helmut Berger saw his Father for the first time when he was three years old. Berger’s connection with his father, however, is said to be strained.
Helmut Berger siblings
Helmut Berger does not appear to have any siblings. As a result, Helmut was the sole child of his parents. Helmut never spoke openly about his family members in the media.
