Günther Hoffmann (Berlin, August 28, 1944 – Rio de Janeiro, February 22, 1993) was a German actor and director. He began his career as a child actor, achieving international fame at the age of fifteen for his acclaimed performance in Bernhard Wicki's anti-war film *The Bridge* (Die Brücke, 1959). From the 1970s, he successfully transitioned to directing, specializing in television. He directed numerous episodes of highly popular crime series such as *Derrick* and *The Old Fox* (Der Alte). His most significant work as a director is considered to be the miniseries *Die Bertinis* (1988), based on the eponymous novel by Ralph Giordano. For his work, he received major awards: in 1961, he won the Goldene Kamera for his performance in *The Bridge*, and in 1989, he was awarded the prestigious Adolf Grimme Prize for his direction of *Die Bertinis*, solidifying his critical reputation in both stages of his career.