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Franz Esser (20 January 1900 – 21 September 1982) was a German international footballer.[1]

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Franz Esser is a German footballer known for his single appearance for the Germany national team in 1922. Born on 20 January 1900 in Kiel, he played as a forward and started in an international friendly against Hungary on 2 July 1922 at the Stadion an der Castroper Straße in Bochum, which ended in a 0-0 draw before 35,000 spectators. He was primarily associated with Holstein Kiel, where he had a long career including periods from 1911–1922 and 1923 onward (with a brief stint at ABTS Bremen in 1922–1923), and featured in at least the 1934/35 season, including one DFB-Pokal match in September 1935. ) Esser lived until 21 September 1982 in Kiel and later in life appeared in acting, with a credited role as Direktor Brenner in the 1970 film The Amorous Adventures of a Young Postman. He was nicknamed "Seppl" and worked as an insurance salesman in Kiel. Details of his early club career include youth representation in northern German selections and significant achievements with Holstein Kiel such as German runner-up in 1930 and multiple Northern German championships. ) His career highlights a notable moment in German football history alongside a modest contribution to film in his later years.

Early Life

Birth and Background

Franz Esser was born on January 20, 1900, in Kiel, Germany. ) He was known as "Seppl" Esser. Limited additional details on family, upbringing, or education are available in sources.

Career

Acting Profession

Franz Esser was documented as an actor on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb). His acting career appears to have been extremely limited, with only one credited performance recorded late in life. Born on January 20, 1900, in Kiel, Germany, he took on this role at age 70 in the 1970 film Beiß mich, Liebling! (internationally titled The Amorous Adventures of a Young Postman), where IMDb describes him as an actor "known for" that production. No evidence of any prior film, television, stage, or other media acting credits has been identified in available records, and his IMDb profile lists no additional works. This singular credit highlights the overall scarcity of documentation regarding his professional involvement in acting. His sole known performance as Direktor Brenner is detailed in the "Notable Role" section.

Notable Role

Direktor Brenner in Beiß mich, Liebling

Franz Esser played the supporting role of Direktor Brenner in the 1970 West German film Beiß mich, Liebling, directed by Helmut Förnbacher. The film, also known by its English title The Amorous Adventures of a Young Postman, is a comedy incorporating erotic and horror elements and was released on August 28, 1970, in West Germany. Direktor Brenner represents one of the film's minor characters within its ensemble cast. This appearance constitutes Esser's sole documented acting credit. The film holds an IMDb rating of 3.3 out of 10 based on 60 user votes.

Personal Life

Known Details

Franz Esser worked as an insurance salesman in Kiel.) His nationality is German. He lived to the age of 82. Limited public sources provide details beyond his professional identities as a footballer and briefly as an actor. No information exists regarding his marital status, children, or hobbies in available records.

Death

Passing

Franz Esser died on September 21, 1982, in Kiel at the age of 82. ) No details regarding the cause of death are documented in available sources. He outlived his only known acting credit by twelve years.

Filmography

Acting Credits

Franz Esser had a limited acting career, with only one verified credit in film. He portrayed Direktor Brenner in the 1970 German comedy Beiß mich, Liebling (also known in English as The Amorous Adventures of a Young Postman), directed by Helmut Förnbacher. According to major filmographic records, this remains his sole documented acting role, with no additional credits in film, television, or other media. For further details on the film and his performance in this role, see the Notable Role section.
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