Actor
Born Jan 19, 1909 · Offenbach am Main, Germany
Active 1939–2003 · Awards: Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna, Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art, Bayerischer Poetentaler, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Hans Hotter was a German operatic bass-baritone. He stood 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and his appearance was striking. His voice and diction were equally recognisable.