The Resume

(October 20, 1918-May 26, 1989)
Left Germany (1939)
Appeared extensively in theater in the United States
Moved back to Germany after the war and became a film actor
Best known for his appearances for 'I Am a Camera,' 'Fahrenheit 451,' 'Where Eagles Dare,' 'Zeppelin,' 'The Colditz Story,' and 'Victory'
Played Joachim von Ribbentrop in the TV series 'Winds of War' and Reinhard Heydrich in 'Operation Daybreak'
Died of cancer

Why he might be annoying:

He was typecast as a Nazi villain (this annoyed him greatly).
After he moved from Britain to Italy to escape it, he wound up in the same situation.

Why he might not be annoying:

When Germany entered World War II, Diffring moved to Canada.
He became rich and famous for his excellent portrayal of evil Nazis.
He was a versatile actor and worked in TV, theater, and the movies.
His blond, blue-eyed appearance was perfect for his Nazi roles.

Credit: Wang

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• B.C. or A.D.
• I Died in 1989 (Ranked: 70)
• Profiles 9001-9250 (Ranked: 9151)
• Wang's Profiles [Series 1]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 15.38% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 31.03% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 65 Votes: 49.23% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 101 Votes: 45.54% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 173 Votes: 50.29% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 252 Votes: 53.17% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 131 Votes: 44.27% Annoying