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German actors who were born in 1900

Here are 13 famous actors from Germany were born in 1900:

Robert Siodmak

Robert Siodmak (August 8, 1900 Dresden-March 10, 1973 Ascona) otherwise known as Siodmak was a German film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor.

He gained critical and commercial success during the 1940s with a string of film noir productions in Hollywood, including "The Spiral Staircase" (1946) and "Criss Cross" (1949). Siodmak had a prolific career spanning over four decades with more than 50 films to his name. He started his career in Germany during the silent era, where he directed classics like "People on Sunday" (1930) and "The Vampire" (1932). Following the rise of Nazi regime, he emigrated to the United States in 1933 and joined the Hollywood film industry, directing films for major studios like Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures. Siodmak was known for his innovative camera work, use of flashbacks and complex visual storytelling techniques. He was also a celebrated director of Westerns, directing films like "Custer's Last Stand" (1936) and "The Crimson Pirate" (1952).

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Fritz Feld

Fritz Feld (October 15, 1900 Berlin-November 18, 1993 Los Angeles) also known as Fritz Feilchenfeld was a German actor. He had two children, Danny Feld and Steve Feld.

Fritz Feld began his acting career in Germany during the silent film era, but later moved to the United States in 1922 to continue his work in Hollywood. He appeared in over 140 films throughout his career, often playing small but memorable roles. He was known for his distinctive accent and comedic timing. Some of his most notable film credits include "Bringing Up Baby" (1938), "The Blue Dahlia" (1946), and "Hello, Dolly!" (1969). In addition to his work on screen, he also appeared on stage and in television shows. Outside of his acting work, Feld was an accomplished artist and sculptor. He passed away in 1993 at the age of 93.

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Ernst Busch

Ernst Busch (January 22, 1900 Kiel-June 8, 1980 Bernburg) otherwise known as Busch, Ernst or Friedrich Wilhelm Ernst Busch was a German singer and actor.

Busch was born in Germany in 1900 and he pursued a career in the arts, both as a singer and an actor. He became famous for his powerful voice and his passionate performances, and he soon became one of the most popular performers of his time. Busch was a committed socialist and he was known for his political activism throughout his career. He fought with the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War and he was later persecuted by the Nazi regime in Germany. Despite this, Busch continued to perform and to speak out on behalf of his political beliefs. He died in 1980 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential artists of his time.

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Ernst Fritz Fürbringer

Ernst Fritz Fürbringer (July 27, 1900 Braunschweig-October 30, 1988 Munich) also known as E.E. Furbringer, Ernst-Fritz Fürbringer, Ernst Fritz Furbringer, E.F. Fürbringer, E. F. Fürbringer, Ernst Fritz Fuerbringer, Ernst W. Fürbringer or Ernst F. Fürbringer was a German actor.

He began his acting career in the theaters of Berlin and later transitioned to film work. Fürbringer appeared in over 80 films during his career, often playing authoritative or fatherly figures. Some of his notable roles include playing Professor Roth in "The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant" (1972), General Kluge in "The Longest Day" (1962), and Dr. Parondi in "Rocco and His Brothers" (1960). Fürbringer was also a prominent voice actor, lending his voice to numerous German dubs of foreign films. Outside of his acting work, he was known for his powerful baritone singing voice and was a trained opera singer. After World War II, Fürbringer faced scrutiny for his involvement with the Nazi party during the war, but managed to continue his acting career despite the controversy.

Siegfried Schürenberg

Siegfried Schürenberg (January 12, 1900 Detmold-August 31, 1993 Berlin) also known as Siegfried Wittig or Siegfried Hermann Andreas Wittig was a German actor and voice actor. He had one child, Andreas Schürenberg.

Siegfried Schürenberg is best remembered for his numerous appearances in German film, television and theater productions starting from the mid-1930s until his retirement in 1981. He was particularly known for his roles in German thrillers and crime dramas, such as the popular Edgar Wallace adaptations of the 1960s. Schürenberg was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to numerous German-dubbed foreign films and TV shows, including the voice of Lando Calrissian in the German language version of "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back". In addition to his acting career, Schürenberg was also a member of the Berlin State Parliament in the early 1950s.

Helmuth Rudolph

Helmuth Rudolph (October 16, 1900 Ennigerloh-March 16, 1971 Munich) also known as Helmuth Rudolf or Helmut Rudolph was a German actor.

Rudolph began his career as a theatre actor in Berlin in the 1920s. He appeared in many popular films during the Nazi era, including "Hitlerjunge Quex" in 1933 and "Jud Süß" in 1940. After World War II, Rudolph was briefly imprisoned by Allied forces, but he was eventually released and allowed to resume his acting career. He went on to appear in over 200 films, often portraying villains or authority figures. Rudolph was known for his distinctive bald head and stern demeanor, and he remained one of the most recognizable actors in Germany until his death in 1971.

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Arno Paulsen

Arno Paulsen (January 3, 1900 Szczecin-September 17, 1969 Baden-Baden) was a German actor and voice actor.

He began his acting career in the 1920s and appeared in numerous German films throughout the following decades. In the 1950s, he became well known as a voice actor and dubbed many foreign films, including many Hollywood productions, into German. Some of his most famous voice roles included Humphrey Bogart in "The Maltese Falcon" and "Casablanca," as well as Clark Gable in "Gone with the Wind." Paulsen also acted on stage and in television productions, including the popular 1960s German crime series, "Der Kommissar." He was considered one of the most prominent and respected voice actors in Germany and his legacy continues to be felt in the industry today.

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Josef Sieber

Josef Sieber (April 28, 1900 Witten-December 3, 1962 Hamburg) a.k.a. Joseph Sieber or Sieber, Josef was a German actor.

Sieber began his acting career in the 1920s in silent films, and went on to become a popular character actor in German cinema. He often played supporting roles, but had notable lead roles in films such as "Die Feuerzangenbowle" (1944) and "Produktionskooperative Bärenzahn" (1956). Sieber was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to several German language versions of foreign films.

During World War II, Sieber was a member of the Nazi Party and participated in the propaganda efforts of the regime. As a result, he was briefly blacklisted after the war, but was able to continue his acting career. Sieber died in Hamburg in 1962 at the age of 62.

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Rudolf Vogel

Rudolf Vogel (November 10, 1900 Planegg-August 9, 1967 Munich) was a German actor and radio personality. He had one child, Peter Vogel.

Rudolf Vogel started his acting career in the theatre before transitioning to film in the 1930s. He appeared in over 150 films, often playing supporting roles or character parts. Some of his notable film credits include "Münchhausen" (1943), "The White Hell of Pitz Palu" (1929), and "The Confessions of Felix Krull" (1957).

In addition to his film work, Vogel was also a prominent radio personality in Germany. He hosted a program called "Funkstunde" on Bavarian Radio from 1946 until his death in 1967. He was known for his deep, authoritative voice and his talent for storytelling.

Vogel was honored with several awards during his career, including the Bavarian Order of Merit in 1961. He passed away in Munich in 1967 at the age of 66.

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Arno Frey

Arno Frey (October 11, 1900 Munich-June 26, 1961 Los Angeles) was a German actor.

He began his acting career in Germany during the 1920s and starred in several silent films. However, with the rise of the Nazi party in Germany, Frey, who was Jewish, was forced to flee the country and emigrate to the United States in 1939.

In Hollywood, Arno Frey continued his acting career and appeared in many films, including "Casablanca" (1942), "Letter from an Unknown Woman" (1948), and "Night and the City" (1950). He was often cast in small, character roles and was known for his versatility and ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles.

In addition to his work as an actor, Frey was also a talented violinist and performed in several orchestras throughout his career. He passed away in Los Angeles in 1961 at the age of 60.

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Arthur Pohl

Arthur Pohl (March 22, 1900 Görlitz-June 15, 1970 Berlin) otherwise known as Artur Pohl was a German actor, film director and screenwriter.

Artur Pohl began his career in the German film industry as an actor, appearing in numerous silent films such as "The Burning Soil" (1922) and "The Loves of Pharaoh" (1922). He then went on to direct his own films, including "The Witch" (1931) and "The Legacy of Pretoria" (1933).

Pohl's career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the German army. After the war, he returned to filmmaking and continued to direct and write screenplays. Some of his notable works include "The Big Star Parade" (1954) and "The Crucible" (1967).

In addition to his work in film, Pohl also worked as a stage actor and director, and was a member of the Berliner Ensemble theater company. He passed away in Berlin in 1970 at the age of 70.

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Walther Süssenguth

Walther Süssenguth (February 8, 1900 Schleiz-May 4, 1964 Berlin) also known as Walther Suessenguth, Walther Suessengut, Walter Suessenguth or Walter Süssenguth was a German actor.

Süssenguth began his acting career in the early 1920s in the theater, performing in various plays in Germany. He then transitioned into film, appearing in several silent movies in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

During World War II, Süssenguth became a popular actor in Nazi propaganda films, including "Jud Süß" and "Kolberg." After the war, he was briefly interned by Allied authorities before returning to acting in both West and East Germany.

Throughout his career, Süssenguth appeared in over 100 films and TV shows, and was recognized for his powerful and commanding stage presence. He died of a heart attack in Berlin at the age of 64.

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Günther Ballier

Günther Ballier (October 18, 1900 Berlin-April 20, 1980 East Berlin) also known as Günter Ballier was a German actor.

He began his career on stage in the 1920s, performing in theaters in Berlin and Vienna. In the 1930s, he appeared in several films, including "The Private Secretary" and "The Copper" before being drafted into the German military during World War II.

After the war, Ballier returned to acting and became a prominent figure in the East German film industry, appearing in films such as "Professor Mamlock" and "The Story of Little Mook". He also became a respected theater director and was a founder of the Berliner Ensemble, a theater company established by Bertolt Brecht.

Ballier was awarded numerous honors and awards for his contributions to German theater and film, including the National Prize of East Germany and the Order of Karl Marx. He passed away in 1980 in East Berlin at the age of 79.

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