The Rest of the Cast
Other prominent members of the Cabaret cast included several German and Austrian actors. Helmut Griem, for instance, who played the role of Baron Maximilian von Heune. It remained his best-known performance for non-German audiences until his passing in 2004. German actor Fritz Wepper, known for appearing in German crime TV show Derrick, appeared as Fritz Wendel.
Helmut Griem in ‘Cabaret,’ 1972. Photo by Abc / Allied Artists / Kobal / Shutterstock
Austrian actress Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel had a long and storied career in Germany and the US, appearing as Fräulein Schneider in Cabaret. German stage, film, and TV star Gerd Vespermann also appeared in the film as Bobby. The film was a prime example of a truly international ensemble cast coming together to create an iconic motion picture for the ages.