German actors who died due to Parkinson's disease
Here are 3 famous actors from Germany died in Parkinson's disease:
Ferdy Mayne
Ferdy Mayne (March 11, 1916 Mainz-January 30, 1998 London) also known as Ferdinand Philip Mayer-Horckel, God, Ferdinand Mayne, Ferdie Mayne or Ferdi Mayne was a German actor. He had two children, Belinda Mayne and Fernanda Mayne.
Ferdy Mayne began his acting career in Germany before moving to Britain in the 1930s. He appeared in over 80 films, including horror classics such as "The Horror of Dracula" and "The Vampire Lovers". Mayne was also known for his stage work, particularly in productions of William Shakespeare's plays. He was fluent in multiple languages and often played characters of various nationalities. Mayne was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed alongside notable actors such as Laurence Olivier and Vanessa Redgrave. In addition to his acting career, Mayne was also a painter and a sculptor. He died in London at the age of 81.
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Sig Arno
Sig Arno (December 27, 1895 Hamburg-August 17, 1975 Woodland Hills) a.k.a. Siegfrid Arno, Siegfried Arno, Siegrfred Arno, Sigfried Arno or Siegfried Aron was a German actor, comedian, painter, singer and dancer.
Arno began his career as a painter and illustrator, but he later turned to acting in the early 1920s. He appeared in over 100 films, mostly in Germany and Hollywood, where he worked with famous directors like Ernst Lubitsch and Fritz Lang. Arno was known for his ability to play both comedic and serious roles with ease, and his performances often showcased his skills as a dancer and singer.
Despite his success as an actor, Arno's life was marked by tragedy. He and his wife were both Jewish, and they fled Germany in 1933 after the Nazis rose to power. They eventually settled in the United States, where Arno continued to work in film but was unable to achieve the same level of prominence as he had in Europe. Arno's wife died in 1958, and he himself passed away in 1975 after suffering a stroke. Nevertheless, Arno's contributions to both the German and Hollywood film industries have secured him a place in cinematic history.
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Reinhard Kolldehoff
Reinhard Kolldehoff (April 29, 1914 Berlin-November 18, 1995 Berlin) a.k.a. Reinhardt Kolldehoff, Reinhard Koldehoff, Reinhold Kolldehoff, René Kolldhoff, Reinhart Kolldehoff, Koldehoff, Rene Koldehoff, Reinh. Kolldehoff, René Koldehoff, René Kolldehoff, Rene Kolldehoff, Richard Koldehoff or Reinhard ("René") Kolldehoff was a German actor. His children are called Colette Kolldehoff and René Kolldehoff.
Kolldehoff began his acting career in the late 1930s and became a prominent film and television actor in Germany, appearing in over 200 productions. He made his international film debut in the 1955 French film Les Hussards, and went on to appear in many international productions including the British film The Guns of Navarone (1961) and the American film The Great Escape (1963).
Throughout his career, Kolldehoff played a variety of roles but was often cast in villainous parts due to his tall stature and deep voice. He was known for his versatility as an actor and for his ability to speak multiple languages fluently.
Kolldehoff continued to act until the 1990s, with his final role being in the German television series Unser Lehrer Doktor Specht. He passed away in 1995 at the age of 81.
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