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Klaus Doldinger

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Born May 12, 1936 · Berlin, Germany

Died October 16, 2025

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Biography

Klaus Doldinger was a German saxophonist known for his work in jazz and as a film music composer. He founded the group Passport in 1971; they played in different formations for decades and became successful internationally. Doldinger composed several filmscores, including Wolfgang Petersen's Das Boot (1981) and The NeverEnding Story (1984). He is known for writing the theme music of Tatort, running on television since 1970.

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Awards & recognition

  • Bavarian TV Awards · 2010
  • Frankfurter Musikpreis · 2000
  • Paul-Lincke-Ring · 1999
  • Echo Pop Honorary Award · 1996
  • Bavarian Film Awards (Honorary Award)
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  • Bavarian Maximilian Order — Science and Art
  • Bavarian Order of Merit
  • Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Filmography10 titles

Das Boot

1981Original Music Composer

The NeverEnding Story

1984Original Music Composer

Life After the NeverEnding Story

2024as Self

A Father's Revenge

1988Original Music Composer

Polizeiruf 110

1971Original Music Composer

Scene of the Crime

1970Music, Original Music Composer

Palmetto

1998Original Music Composer

Baal

1970Original Music Composer

Love is Forever

1983Original Music Composer

The Swiss Conspiracy

1976Music