Helmut Berger (born Helmut Steinberger; 29 May 1944) is an Austrian film and television actor. He is most famous for his work with Luchino Visconti, particularly in his performance as King Ludwig II of Bavaria in Ludwig, for which he received a special David di Donatello award, and his performance in The Damned for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

He appears primarily in European cinema, but has also acted in American productions such as The Godfather Part III.

Biography

Berger is openly bisexual. He was in a long-term relationship with Visconti. He married Italian writer Francesca Guidato on 19 November 1994. The couple are separated.

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