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Harold Faltermeyer
Harold Faltermeyer is best known for Markus Lanz, Der König von St. Pauli, Volle Kanne and DAS!. Harold Faltermeyer was born on October 5, 1952. Harold Faltermeyer is 74 years old (born October 5, 1952).
- Born
- October 5, 1952 (74 years old)
- Place of birth
- Munich, Bavaria, West Germany [now Germany]
Biography
Harold Faltermeyer (born Hans Hugo Harold Faltermeier; named after a US-Colonel stationed in Germany; 5 October 1952) is a German musician, keyboard player, composer and record producer. He is recognized as one of the composers/producers who best captured the zeitgeist of 1980s synthpop in film scores. He is best known for writing and composing the "Axel F" theme for Beverly Hills Cop and the Top Gun Anthem for the film Top Gun. Both works were influential synthpop hits in the 1980s.
Known for
Filmography
- 2022Studio 3 - Live aus BabelsbergSelf
- 2018GeheimniskrämerSelf
- 2016Ringlstetterself
- 2010GierSongs
- 2008Markus LanzSelf
- 2007Kult am Sonntaghimself
- 2003Die Hit-Giganten
- 2003Die ultimative ChartshowSelf
- 2000Abendschauself
- 1999Where Are They Now?Self
- 1999Volle KanneSelf
- 1998Der König von St. PauliOriginal Music Composer
- 1996FrankieOriginal Music Composer
- 1992SauerkrautOriginal Music Composer
- 1991DAS!Self
- 1976Kölner TreffSelf
- 1948BambiSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Harold Faltermeyer been in?
Harold Faltermeyer is best known for Markus Lanz, Der König von St. Pauli, Volle Kanne and DAS!.
When was Harold Faltermeyer born?
Harold Faltermeyer was born on October 5, 1952. (Munich, Bavaria, West Germany [now Germany])
How old is Harold Faltermeyer?
Harold Faltermeyer is 74 years old (born October 5, 1952).
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·