Hans Modrow was born on January 27, 1928 in Jasenitz, Pomerania, Germany [now Jasienica, Police, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland]. He is known for Strandhogg i Lofoten - Operasjon 'Claymore' 4. mars 1941 (1991), Zur Person (1963) and Behind the Wall (2011). He was previously married to Annemarie Straubing.