Austrian movie stars died in 1968
Here are 3 famous actors from Austria died in 1968:
Rudolf Forster
Rudolf Forster (October 30, 1884 Gröbming-October 25, 1968 Bad Aussee) a.k.a. Rudolph Forster or Rudolf (Heribert Anton) Forster was an Austrian actor.
Forster began his acting career in the early 1900s in Vienna and quickly made a name for himself as a stage actor. He became particularly well-known for his roles in operettas, which were very popular in Austria at the time. In the 1920s, he began appearing in films, and over the course of his career, he appeared in over 70 films. Forster's most famous film role was probably as the Emperor Franz Joseph in the 1955 film "Sissi" and its sequels. He was also a founding member of the Salzburg Festival, one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. Forster continued working in theater and film until his death in 1968.
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Rudolf Rhomberg
Rudolf Rhomberg (February 1, 1920 Dornbirn-June 6, 1968 Munich) also known as Rudolf Romberg was an Austrian actor.
Rhomberg was born into a family of actors and began his career in theater before transitioning into film. He appeared in numerous German films during the 1940s and 1950s, often portraying romantic leads or villains.
In 1954, he played the role of the fictional character Gustav von Wangenheim in the film "The Last Bridge," directed by Helmut Käutner, which received critical acclaim and garnered international attention.
Rhomberg was a versatile actor who could take on a range of roles, including comedies and musicals, and was highly sought after by directors of the time.
Despite his success, Rhomberg struggled with alcoholism and had a reputation for being difficult to work with on set. He died in 1968 at the age of 48 from liver disease, which was attributed to his heavy drinking.
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Richard Romanowsky
Richard Romanowsky (April 21, 1883 Vienna-July 22, 1968 Steyr) also known as Richard Franz Georg Romanowsky was an Austrian actor.
He began his acting career in Vienna, performing in various theaters across the city. Romanowsky gained wider recognition through his appearances in numerous theater productions in Berlin, where he became a prominent figure in the city's theater scene. He also appeared in several German and Austrian films, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
When World War II broke out, Romanowsky fled to Switzerland and later emigrated to the United States, where he continued his acting career in Hollywood. He played supporting roles in notable films such as "The Great Dictator" (1940) and "Casablanca" (1942).
Despite his success in Hollywood, Romanowsky longed to return to Europe and finally settled in Steyr, Austria, where he lived out the rest of his days. He continued to act in local productions, maintaining his passion for the craft until his passing in 1968.
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