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