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René Steinke (born 16 November 1963 as René Dan Steinke in East Berlin, East Germany), is a German actor, best known in Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei as Kriminalhauptkommissar Tom Kranich. He appeared in the role from 1999–2003 and 2005–07. He was paired with Erdoğan Atalay, who played Semir Gerkhan. After graduating from school, Steinke trained as a communications technician. In 1987, he played his first leading role in the film "Vernehmung der Zeugen" (Interrogation of the Witnesses). In 1989, he was accepted to the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts and completed his training in 1993. Steinke then received a permanent offer at the Volksbühne Berlin, where he played various leading roles. In 1999, Steinke took on the role of Chief Inspector Tom Kranich in the RTL-produced action series Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei (Alarm for Cobra 11 – The Highway Police) and was replaced in 2003 by Christian Oliver as Chief Inspector Jan Richter. Steinke returned to the series in March 2005 and then announced his final departure in January 2006. His last day of filming was February 8, 2006. Steinke's character, Tom Kranich, was shot and killed during an undercover operation in episode 158, titled Auf Leben und Tod (First aired: March 22, 2007). His immediate successor in the series was Gedeon Burkhard (2007–2008). He lives in Berlin and is married to the actress Bianca Warnek. They have had a son together since 2020.
René Steinke
Captain Klaus Richter
for Captain Klaus Richter in Once Upon A Time In Israel
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In the midst of a devastating war in Gaza, a desperate man embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his kidnapped love from the clutches of terrorist groups. In a war-torn landscape he is always close to dead but also revenge, love and hope. Gripping action-drama explores the complexities of war, love, and sacrifice. The story revolves around Mark, an ordinary American who travels to Gaza to reunite with his beloved, Sarah, who had been kidnapped by terrorists of Hamas, Hezbollah, and their supporters of Yemen, Iran, and Iraq. Film begins with Mark witnessing a horrifying news report on TV about a massive attack in Gaza. The attack claims thousands of innocent lives and kidnaps 200 people, including Sarah, he always loved her but never told her and now she could be dead. He arrives to Gaza, risks his life for her and discovers that the local authorities are overwhelmed, no choice and has to take matters into own hands. Forms alliance with enigmatic Chinese journalist, Bao Lee, who seeks the truth amidst the chaos. He witnesses the harsh realities of life in Gaza and the toll the war has taken on its people and what an awful things the terrorists are doing to the civils. The movie reaches its climax as Mark and his newfound allies stage a daring rescue mission against all odds.The operation pits them against well-armed terrorists. In a heart-pounding showdown, Mark faces the leader of the terrorist group, a formidable and ruthless figure, in a final confrontation to save Sarah.
