Chinese actors who deceased in 1951
Here are 1 famous actors from China died in 1951:
Georg H. Schnell
Georg H. Schnell (April 11, 1878 Yantai-March 31, 1951 Berlin) a.k.a. Georg Schnell, Georg Heinrich, G. H. Schnell, G.H. Schnell, George Schnell, Schnell, Georg Heinrich Schnell, Georg Schnell/Schnell, George Snell, Georg H.Schnell or G.H.Schnell was a Chinese actor.
Georg H. Schnell was born in Yantai, China to German parents. He went on to study acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before beginning his career as a stage actor in Germany. He made his screen debut in 1916 and appeared in more than 80 films throughout his career.
Schnell was known for his versatility as an actor, playing a wide range of roles including villains, comedic characters, and romantic leads. He worked with some of the most prominent directors of his time, including Fritz Lang and Josef von Sternberg.
In addition to his work on screen, Schnell was also a prolific stage actor, appearing in productions throughout Germany and Europe. He was particularly acclaimed for his performances in Shakespearean plays.
Schnell's career was interrupted by World War II, during which time he was held as a prisoner of war by the Soviet Union. He returned to acting after the war, but his health began to decline and he retired from the profession in the early 1950s.
Georg H. Schnell passed away in Berlin in 1951 at the age of 72. He is remembered as one of the most iconic actors of the early German film industry.
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