German actors who were born in 1907
Here are 9 famous actors from Germany were born in 1907:
Paul Klinger
Paul Klinger (June 14, 1907 Essen-November 14, 1971 Munich) also known as Paul Karl Heinrich Klinksik was a German actor and voice actor. His children are called Christine Klinger and Michael Klinger.
Throughout his career which spanned over two decades, Paul Klinger appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows. He began his acting journey in the 1930s and quickly gained recognition for his comedic performances. He worked with many renowned directors such as Fritz Lang and Helmut Käutner. One of his most famous roles was in the 1938 comedy film "Fünf Millionen suchen einen Erben" (Five Million Look for an Heir).
During World War II, Klinger was drafted into the German military and became a prisoners of war in 1944. After the war, he returned to his acting career, appearing in films such as "Anonyme Briefe" (Anonymous Letters) and "Marienhof" (Mary's Court). Klinger was also a prolific voice actor, providing voices for numerous German-language dubbed versions of Hollywood films.
Paul Klinger passed away on November 14, 1971, in Munich, Germany, at the age of 64. He will always be remembered as one of Germany's most beloved actors.
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Walter Bluhm
Walter Bluhm (August 5, 1907 Berlin-December 2, 1976 Munich) a.k.a. Walter Blum or Walther Bluhm was a German actor.
He began his acting career in 1926 at the Landestheater Trier and later worked at various theaters in Germany and Austria. He also appeared in over 70 films from the 1930s to the 1970s, including the acclaimed 1959 film "The Bridge" and "The Marriage of Maria Braun" in 1979. Bluhm was a versatile actor and played many different roles, from villains to comedians. He was known for his natural performances and ability to bring depth to his characters. In addition to acting, Bluhm was also a writer and director. He wrote several plays and screenplays and directed several films in the 1950s and 1960s. Despite his success in the film industry, Bluhm remained humble and dedicated to his craft until his death in 1976 at the age of 69.
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Wilhelm Borchert
Wilhelm Borchert (March 13, 1907 Neukölln-June 1, 1990 West Berlin) a.k.a. W. Borchert, E.W. Borchert or Ernst Wilhelm Borchert was a German actor, voice actor and screenwriter.
Borchert is best known for his acting roles in German films and television series. He started his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in more than 60 films during his lifetime. He is also well-known for his voiceover work, lending his voice to dub versions of many popular foreign films in Germany. In addition to his acting and voiceover work, Borchert was also a talented screenwriter, penning scripts for a number of films in the 1950s and 1960s. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Order of Merit of Berlin and the German Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Despite his success, Borchert remained humble and dedicated to his craft until his passing.
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Werner Fuetterer
Werner Fuetterer (January 10, 1907 Stralsund-February 7, 1991 Benidorm) was a German actor.
Fuetterer made his acting debut in 1927 at the Baden-Baden Theatre. In the early 1930s, he appeared in several successful German films, including "Krach um Jolanthe" and "Sündig und süss." However, after the rise of the Nazi party, Fuetterer's career was threatened due to his association with Jewish actors and his refusal to join the Nazi party.
After World War II, Fuetterer resumed his acting career and appeared in over 150 films and TV shows. He is best known for his roles in German cinema classics like "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" and "The Captain from Köpenick." Fuetterer was also a prolific voice actor and provided the German dubbing for many Hollywood stars, including Spencer Tracy and James Stewart.
In addition to his work in film and television, Fuetterer was a talented stage actor and appeared in productions of plays by Shakespeare and Chekhov. He continued to act until his retirement in 1990, a year before his death.
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Carl Hinrichs
Carl Hinrichs (September 18, 1907 Oldenburg-) also known as Karl Hinrichs is a German actor.
Hinrichs began his acting career in the early 1930s and appeared in a number of films throughout the decade. He became known for his roles in the films "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" (1943) and "Kolberg" (1945). However, after World War II, Hinrichs struggled to find work as a result of his association with the Nazi party. He eventually retired from acting in the 1960s and lived a quiet life in his hometown of Oldenburg. Despite his controversial past, Hinrichs is still remembered as a talented actor and his contributions to German cinema are recognized.
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Louis Adlon
Louis Adlon (October 7, 1907 Berlin-March 31, 1947 Los Angeles) also known as Michael Duke or Duke Adlon was a German actor.
Louis Adlon was born to the hotelier Lorenz Adlon, who owned the luxurious Hotel Adlon in Berlin where many famous personalities stayed including Charlie Chaplin, Albert Einstein, and Marlene Dietrich. He grew up in a wealthy household and was expected to take over the family business. However, he had a passion for acting and pursued a career in the entertainment industry.
Adlon's acting career took off in the 1930s and he acted in several German films. He was known for his charming personality and good looks. However, with the rise of the Nazi party in Germany, Adlon's career was threatened as he was of Jewish descent. He was forced to flee his home country and seek refuge in the United States.
In Hollywood, Adlon continued his acting career, but found it difficult to replicate his success in Germany. He appeared in several films including "The Hitler Gang" in 1944 where he played the role of Joseph Goebbels. Sadly, his career was cut short when he died of a heart attack at the young age of 39.
Today, Louis Adlon is remembered as a talented actor who was a victim of the Nazi regime. His family's hotel, the Hotel Adlon, still stands in Berlin and is considered one of the most luxurious hotels in the world.
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Helmut Weiss
Helmut Weiss (January 25, 1907 Göttingen-January 13, 1969 Berlin) a.k.a. Paul Berking, Hellmuth Weiß, Helmuth Weiss, Helmut Weiß or Hellmut Weiss was a German film director, screenwriter and actor.
He began his career as an actor in the early 1930s, appearing in several films before transitioning to directing in the late 1930s. He directed a number of successful films, including "Die Drei Codonas" (1940), "Einmal der liebe Herrgott sein" (1942), and "Der himmlische Walzer" (1948).
Weiss also wrote screenplays for several of his films, and was known for his collaborations with actress Marika Rökk. He continued to direct and write films into the 1950s and 60s, and was a highly respected member of the German film industry.
In addition to his film work, Weiss also served as a combat cameraman during World War II, documenting the war effort for the German army. After the war, he was briefly imprisoned by the Allies before resuming his filmmaking career.
Weiss died in Berlin in 1969 at the age of 61.
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Rudi Godden
Rudi Godden (April 18, 1907 Berlin-January 4, 1941 Berlin) otherwise known as Johannes Heesters, Rudi Godden, Carola Hohn & Mady Rahl or Heesters, Johannes, Godden, Rudi, Höhn, Carola & Rahl, Mady was a German actor and singer.
He was born in Berlin and started his career in the 1920s as a stage actor and singer. In the 1930s he became one of the most popular performers in German cinema, appearing in over 100 films. He often played romantic leads and his charming and suave screen persona made him a sex symbol of the time. During World War II, he continued to work in films, despite being conscripted into the German Army. He later claimed that he had only stayed in Germany during the war because he did not want to leave his elderly mother. After the war, he continued his career and became a beloved icon of German entertainment. However, controversy arose in the 2000s when he admitted to having performed for Nazi troops during the war, although he denied ever being a member of the Nazi party. He died in 2011 at the age of 108, having lived a long and colorful life as one of Germany's most enduring entertainers.
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Willy A. Kleinau
Willy A. Kleinau (November 12, 1907 Mühlhausen-October 18, 1957 Merseburg) also known as W.A. Kleinau, Willi A. Kleinau or Willy Kleinau was a German actor.
He began his career in theater, and later transitioned to film. Kleinau appeared in over 100 films during his acting career, including "Münchhausen" (1943) and "Die Feuerzangenbowle" (1944). He gained popularity for his comedic roles and was known for his distinctive voice. Aside from acting, Kleinau was also a talented musician and songwriter, and composed several songs for films in which he appeared. Kleinau died at the age of 49 from a heart attack while filming a movie in Merseburg. Despite his short life, he was considered one of the most versatile actors of his time in Germany.
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