German actors who deceased at age 42
Here are 2 famous actors from Germany died at 42:
Ludwig Geyer
Ludwig Geyer (January 21, 1779 Eisleben-September 30, 1821 Dresden) was a German actor, playwright and painter. He had one child, Augusta Cäcilie.
Geyer's most notable role was as "Hamlet" in a production at the Royal Theatre in Berlin. He also wrote several plays, including "Richard III", which he is rumored to have written while playing the title role in a production of the play. Geyer was also a talented painter, with several of his works displayed in exhibitions throughout Germany. Despite his success in the arts, Geyer died at the young age of 42 from a sudden illness, leaving behind his daughter Augusta, who would later become a famous opera singer. Geyer's life and work have inspired many artists and scholars throughout the years.
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Bruno Kastner
Bruno Kastner (January 30, 1890 Forst-June 30, 1932 Bad Kreuznach) also known as Richard Otto Bruno Kastner was a German actor.
He was born in Forst, Germany and began his career on stage before transitioning to film. Kastner acted in over 70 silent films and early sound films during the 1910s and 1920s. He was known for his versatility, playing a range of roles from romantic leads to villains.
Kastner also tried his hand at filmmaking, writing and directing his first film "Der Fremde" in 1920, and went on to direct several more films including "Schatten - Eine nächtliche Halluzination" (Shadow - A Nighttime Hallucination) in 1923.
However, Kastner's promising career was cut short when he died at the age of 42 from complications related to alcoholism. He is buried in the Berlin Cemetery in Kreuzberg, Berlin.
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