Rolf Schimpf, Icon of German Television, Dies at 100

The actor, celebrated for his role as Hauptkommissar Leo Kress in 'Der Alte,' passed away in a Munich nursing home on March 22, 2025.

Rolf Schimpf, best known for portraying Hauptkommissar Leo Kress in the ZDF crime series 'Der Alte,' passed away at the age of 100.
He died on the morning of March 22, 2025, in a nursing home in Munich, according to confirmed reports.
Schimpf starred in 'Der Alte' for 21 years, appearing in 222 episodes, and was praised for his thoughtful, character-driven acting style.
His career began in the 1950s, gaining prominence in the 1970s with roles in series like 'Soko 5113' and 'Mensch Bachmann.'
In his later years, Schimpf faced financial difficulties, moving to a more affordable senior facility in 2023, but his legacy as a defining figure in German television endures.