German actors who were born in 1906
Here are 12 famous actors from Germany were born in 1906:
Wolfgang Staudte
Wolfgang Staudte (October 9, 1906 Saarbrücken-January 19, 1984 Maribor) also known as Staudte, charge, Wolfgang Georg Friedrich Staudte, Georg Friedrich Staudte, Wolfgang (Georg Friedrich) Staudte or Georg Friedrich Wolfgang Staudt was a German film director, screenwriter, actor, television director, film producer, film editor and voice actor.
Staudte was considered one of the most important filmmakers of post-war German cinema. He began his career as an actor in the 1920s, but later turned to directing and became known for his anti-Nazi films, such as "The Murderers Are Among Us" (1946), which was the first film made in Germany after World War II. Staudte was also one of the founders of DEFA, the state-owned film studio in East Germany. He made numerous films in both East and West Germany, and won several awards for his work. In addition to his film career, Staudte also worked in television, producing and directing programs for both East and West German television. He died in 1984 while on vacation in Yugoslavia.
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Karl Hermann Martell
Karl Hermann Martell (November 17, 1906 Sovetsk-December 28, 1966 Hamburg) a.k.a. Karl Hermann Martell or Carlo Martell was a German actor.
Martell began his acting career in the 1930s and quickly rose to fame in German films of the era. He became known for playing dashing, suave characters with a touch of mischief, and was often compared to other popular actors of the time like Errol Flynn and Clark Gable. Martell continued acting throughout World War II, but after the fall of the Third Reich, he was briefly imprisoned due to his association with the Nazi regime. Despite this setback, he was able to resume his acting career in the 1950s and appeared in numerous films and TV shows in Germany until his death in 1966. Martell was known for his magnetic screen presence and his ability to effortlessly switch between comedy and drama. He was also an accomplished stage actor and appeared in several productions in Berlin and other German cities. Martell is considered to be one of the most talented and charismatic actors of his generation and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of performers.
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Erwin Geschonneck
Erwin Geschonneck (December 27, 1906 Bartoszyce-March 12, 2008 Berlin) was a German actor. He had three children, Matti Geschonneck, Alexander Geschonneck and Fina Geschonneck.
Geschonneck was born in the town of Bartoszyce in what is now Poland. He began his acting career in 1929 and became a well-known star in East German cinema during the post-World War II era. Some of his most famous roles include playing the lead in Konrad Wolf's film "Goya" and appearing in the popular East German TV show "Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort."
Aside from his acting career, Geschonneck was also involved in politics. He joined the Communist Party of Germany in the 1930s and remained a member for the rest of his life. He was a supporter of the East German government and was honored multiple times for his contributions to socialist culture.
In addition to his three children, Geschonneck was survived by his wife, Helga, who was also an accomplished actress. He died in Berlin at the age of 101.
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Albrecht Becker
Albrecht Becker (November 14, 1906 Thale-April 22, 2002 Hamburg) a.k.a. Walter Albrecht Becker was a German photographer, actor, production designer, film art director and artist.
Becker studied at the Bauhaus in Dessau before starting his career as a photographer in the 1930s. His most well-known work as a photographer includes portraits of famous German figures such as Max Ernst and Bertolt Brecht.
During World War II, Becker worked as an actor in films such as "Titanic" (1943) and "Münchhausen" (1943). After the war, he began working as a production designer and film art director, contributing to films such as "The Bridge" (1959) and "The Longest Day" (1962).
In addition to his work in film, Becker was also an accomplished artist, creating paintings, sculptures, and stage designs. He continued to work in film and art until his death in Hamburg in 2002 at the age of 95.
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Albert Lieven
Albert Lieven (June 23, 1906 Hohenstein-December 22, 1971 London) otherwise known as Albert Fritz Liévin, Albert Fritz Liévin-Liévin, Fritz-Albert Lieben or Fritz Albert Lieven was a German actor.
He was born in Hohenstein, East Prussia, Germany (now Olsztynek, Poland) and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He went on to become a successful actor in both British and German films, often playing suave and sophisticated characters. Some of his notable roles include the villain in the 1949 film "The Third Man" and a Nazi officer in the 1962 film "The Longest Day". Lieven also appeared in many stage productions in both Germany and the UK. He was married twice, and often worked alongside his second wife, German actress Hildegarde Neff. At the time of his death in 1971, Lieven was living in London and had become a British citizen.
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Otto Lang
Otto Lang (August 24, 1906-June 24, 1984) was a German actor.
He was born in Würzburg, Germany and began his acting career in the 1920s in German films. In 1933, Lang fled Germany due to the rise of the Nazi regime and relocated to Hollywood, where he continued his acting career in American films. Lang appeared in over 70 films, including Mata Hari (1931), Let's Make a Million (1937), and Hangmen Also Die! (1943). After his retirement from acting in the 1950s, Lang became a successful skiing filmmaker and instructor. He was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1983. Lang passed away the following year in Sun Valley, Idaho.
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Rudolf Schündler
Rudolf Schündler (April 17, 1906 Leipzig-December 12, 1988 Munich) a.k.a. Rudolf Ernst Paul Schündler or Rudolf Schindler was a German actor and film director. He had two children, Oliver Schündler and Katrin Schündler.
Schündler started his acting career in the early 1930s, appearing in several German films such as "Victoria and Her Hussar" (1931) and "The Congress Dances" (1932). He continued acting in films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, including the classic German comedy "The Punch Bowl" (1944) and the war drama "The Great Sacrifice" (1944).
In the 1960s, Schündler transitioned to directing, with his first film being "Der Forellenhof" (1965). He went on to direct several films, including "The Bitter Taste of Redemption" (1967) and "The Secret of the Red Orchid" (1962).
Aside from his work in film, Schündler was also active in theater and television. He performed in a number of theatrical productions, including the popular German play "Der Hauptmann von Köpenick" (1960). On television, he appeared in various series and made-for-TV movies.
Schündler passed away on December 12, 1988, in Munich, Germany.
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Michael Jary
Michael Jary (September 14, 1906 Siemianowice Śląskie-July 12, 1988 Munich) otherwise known as Maximilian Michael Jarczyk, Maximilian Jarczyk, Michael Jarczyk, Jary, Michael, M. Jary, Michael Andreas Jarczyk or Maksymilian Michał Jarczyk was a German composer, film score composer and actor.
He began his career as a musical arranger and lyricist for German films in the early 1930s, but soon transitioned into composing complete scores. He went on to score over 160 films throughout his career, including numerous successful musicals and comedies. Jary was known for his ability to combine traditional German folk music with modern compositions and jazz influences.
In addition to his work in film, Jary was also an accomplished actor, appearing in over 30 films throughout his career. He often appeared in small roles as a musician or composer, reflecting his background in music.
Jary's career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the German army. After the war, he continued to compose for films and stage productions in West Germany, becoming one of the most successful composers of the post-war era. He was awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz, the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, in 1976 for his contributions to music and culture.
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Friedl Behn-Grund
Friedl Behn-Grund (August 26, 1906 Połczyn-Zdrój-August 2, 1989 Berlin) a.k.a. K.F. Behn, F. Behn-Grund, Friedel Behn-Grund, Karl Friedrich Behn or Friedl Behn was a German cinematographer and actor.
He began his career as an assistant cinematographer in the 1920s and went on to work on over 90 films throughout his career. His most notable works include "Venus on Trial" (1941), "Münchhausen" (1943) and "Rotation" (1949). In addition to his work behind the camera, he also appeared in a few films as an actor, including "Wonderful Times" (1950) and "1-2-3 Corona" (1948). Behn-Grund was known for his use of camera angles and lighting techniques to create dramatic effects in his films. He was honored with the Filmband in Gold for his contributions to German cinema in 1981.
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Beppo Brem
Beppo Brem (March 11, 1906 Munich-September 5, 1990 Munich) also known as Beppo Brehm was a German actor and comedian.
Brem began his acting career in the 1930s, appearing in a number of comedy films. He gained wide popularity during the 1950s and 1960s with his roles in several successful German films such as "The Spessart Inn" and "The Heath Is Green". Brem was known for his comedic timing and effortless ability to make people laugh. In addition to acting, he was also a talented writer and songwriter, having penned several popular songs in the German language. Many of his performances and films have become iconic in German cultural history. Brem's contributions to the German film industry were recognized with numerous awards, including the Filmband in Gold and the Order of Merit of Bavaria.
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Rolf Weih
Rolf Weih (February 8, 1906 Barmen-August 16, 1969 Frankfurt) was a German actor.
He began his career in the theater, performing in various stage productions throughout Germany. In the 1930s, he made the transition to film and quickly became a popular actor in the German film industry. Weih appeared in over 50 films throughout his career, often in supporting roles. His most notable appearances include roles in the films Münchhausen, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, and The Haunted Castle. Weih was conscripted into the German army during World War II and served on the Eastern Front. After the war, he resumed his career in film and appeared in several successful post-war German movies. He also worked as a dubbing artist, providing the German voiceovers for many foreign films. Weih died in 1969 at the age of 63.
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Hans Klering
Hans Klering (November 8, 1906 Berlin-October 30, 1988 East Berlin) also known as Goose Klering, Hans Karl Scharnagl, Gans Klering or Heinz Klering was a German actor, graphic designer, author, voice actor and film director. He had two children, Juliane Korén and Pawel Klering.
Klering began his acting career in the 1920s and starred in numerous films in Germany throughout the 1930s and 1940s. However, after World War II, he found it difficult to find work in West Germany due to his past association with the Nazi Party. He moved to East Germany in the 1950s where he continued to act in films and also directed several films. In addition to his work in the film industry, Klering was also a prolific author and graphic designer, designing book covers and posters. He was honored with several awards for his contributions to the arts in East Germany. Despite his success as an artist, Klering remained a controversial figure due to his past association with the Nazi Party.
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