Hans Hellmut Kirst was born on December 5, 1914 in Osterode, East Prussia, Germany [now Ostróda, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland]. He was a writer and actor, known for
The Night of the Generals (1967),
Fabrik der Offiziere (1960) and
08/15 (1954). He was married to Ruth Müller. He died on February 23, 1989 in Werdum, Lower Saxony, Germany.