Manfred Walther is a German film and television director, known for his work in television series such as Tatort, Der Alte, Der Kommissar, and Derrick.
Walther was born in 1928 in Berlin, Germany. He studied at the Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin and graduated in 1951. In the 1950s, he worked as an editor on various films and television programs, including the 1952 German film Der Untertan and the 1955 TV series, Der Alte.
Walther began directing films and television shows in the early 1960s, starting with the 1962 film Die Ehe der Maria Braun. He went on to direct several more films in the 1960s, including Die Ehe der Maria Braun, Lass jucken Kumpel, and Das Schloss in den Fuchsbau.
Walther's most notable work in television came in the 1970s, when he directed episodes of the popular German crime series Tatort, Kriminalkommisar, and Derrick. He also helmed episodes of other popular German series, such as Der Alte, Der Kommissar, and Ein Fall für Zwei.
In the 1980s, Walther continued to work in television, directing several episodes of the series Der Alte, Derrick, and Tatort. He also directed a number of feature films, including Der Club der toten Dichter, Die Frauen der Lüge, and Der Sommer des Samurai.
Walther's most recent work includes directing the feature film Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar, released in 2003. He has since retired from filmmaking, but his work in television and film remains highly influential.
Manfred Walther is an important figure in German cinema, and his films and television shows have been highly influential in the country's film and television industry. His work has been praised for its realism, and his films and television shows have become popular with both German and international audiences.
