Popular Donna Leon star Dietmar Mössmer dies at the age of 69

Popular Donna Leon star Dietmar Mössmer dies at the age of 69

Zams, Tirol, Österreich - On May 2, 2025, the popular actor Dietmar Mössmer died at the age of 69. He became known in particular through his role as Sergente Alvise in the successful ARD crime series "Donna Leon", which he embodied from 2000 to 2019. His death follows a longer illness that overshadowed his life. Mössmer was born on August 10, 1955 in Zams, Tyrol, and celebrated numerous successes on stage and in front of the camera in the course of his career over four decades.

The acting training completed Mössmer at the Tyrolean Landestheater Innsbruck, and his first commitment took place there from 1980 to 1982. In 1983 Ruth Drexel took him to the Munich Volkstheater, where he played interruptions until 1991. He gave his cinema debut in "Raffi" in 1984, followed by around 40 other cinema productions. But he achieved the big breakthrough with the television audience with "Donna Leon".

an iconic role and collaboration

Mössmer became known beyond the borders of Germany when he became one of the most popular characters in the series as a Sergent Alvise. In cooperation with the main actor Uwe Kockisch, who played the Brunetti Commissario, an unforgettable chemistry developed, which significantly shaped the success of the series. The decision to end the series 2019 was made together with the bestselling author Donna Leon and marked the end of an era.

not only in "Donna Leon" Mössmer was active. He also played in other TV formats such as "Soko Munich", "Police Call 110", "Tatort", "The Rosenheim-Cops" and "The Bergdoktor". His last remarkable appearances include his roles in the ARD film "My Father, the Donkey and I" and in the ZDF series "Spring". Despite his success in film and television, he never lost the reference to the theater to which he repeatedly returned.

The legacy of an actor

Dietmar Mössmer leaves a daughter who accompanied him in his last years. His achievements and the lasting impression that he left in the role of Sergente Alvise will remain. The cohesion and support of his colleagues from the film and theater industry testify to the high appreciation he enjoyed.

his career is also reflected in the development of German film, which has been a significant artistic expression since the end of the 19th century. From the beginnings of silent film to today, Germany has always produced talented actors, including Mössmer, who found its place at a time when film art has continued to develop.

The life and career of Dietmar Mössmer will be remembered, both with his fans and in the history of the German theater and film. It will be missing by many.

Further information on Dietmar Mössmer and his work can be found on Gala , TV feature film and What was when .