- The plot of The Brutalization of Franz Blum (1974) was based on his life. He was imprisoned for bank robbery and wrote the script in jail.
- His appearance on a talk show where actress Romy Schneider flirted with him publicly, without knowing him before, became German TV history (1974).
- Hyper-virile, tall, square-shouldered, rough-faced athlete who gave almost the impression of a Neandertaler - so he was predestined for roles as sturdy criminal or racket (despite that he was no educated actor, indeed).
- Has two children, Julian and Johanna.
- Wrote the libretto for the musical "Falco meets Amadeus" (2000).
- Lived in Los Angeles, CA from 1982 to 1991.
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