German actors who deceased in 1950
Here are 9 famous actors from Germany died in 1950:
Frederic Zelnik
Frederic Zelnik (May 17, 1885 Chernivtsi-November 29, 1950 London) also known as Friedrich Zelmik, Fred Zelnik or Friedrich Zelnik was a German film director, film producer and actor.
Zelnik was born in Chernivtsi, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and is now in Ukraine. He began his career as a stage actor in Austria and Germany before turning to film. Zelnik produced and directed more than 90 films, both silent and talkies, during his career. He is best known for his romantic comedies, and his films often starred his wife, Lya Mara, who was a popular actress in Germany. Zelnik's films were successful in Europe and beyond, and he was regarded as one of the most important directors in German cinema before the rise of Nazism. In 1933, Zelnik, who was Jewish, left Germany with his family and settled in England, where he continued to work in the film industry. He died in London in 1950.
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Max Davidson
Max Davidson (May 23, 1875 Berlin-September 4, 1950 Woodland Hills) was a German actor.
He began his acting career in Germany and later moved to the United States in the 1910s, where he found success as a character actor in silent films. He appeared in over 180 films throughout his career, often portraying Jewish characters in comedies and dramas. Davidson was known for his expressive face and physical comedy, which made him a popular supporting actor in Hollywood. In his later years, he worked as an acting coach and continued to make occasional appearances in films. He passed away in 1950 at the age of 75.
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Hanns Kräly
Hanns Kräly (January 16, 1884 Hamburg-November 11, 1950 Los Angeles) also known as Hans Kraly, Hanns Kraly, Hans Kraely, Hans Kräly or Jean Kräly was a German screenwriter, actor and journalist.
Kräly began his career in journalism before transitioning to the film industry. He wrote over 70 screenplays for silent and sound films throughout his career, including the silent classic "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920) and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923), starring Lon Chaney. Kräly also dabbled in acting, appearing in films such as "The Blue Angel" (1930) and "Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse" (1933).
Due to his Jewish background, Kräly fled Germany following Adolf Hitler's rise to power in 1933 and settled in Hollywood, where he continued to write screenplays for American films. He worked with several prominent directors, including Ernst Lubitsch and Billy Wilder.
Kräly was nominated for an Academy Award for his screenplay for "Ninotchka" (1939) and later won an Academy Award for "To Be or Not to Be" (1942), which he co-wrote with Ernst Lubitsch. He passed away in 1950 in Los Angeles.
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Eugen Klöpfer
Eugen Klöpfer (March 10, 1886 Thalheim-March 3, 1950 Wiesbaden) a.k.a. Eugen Gottlob Klöpfer was a German actor.
He began his acting career in the early 1900s and made his film debut in 1913. He appeared in over 200 films throughout his career, including silent movies and talkies. Klöpfer was known for his versatility as an actor, playing a wide range of roles in dramas, comedies, and historical films.
During the Nazi era, Klöpfer continued to act in films, including propaganda films, and was a member of the Nazi party. After World War II, he was arrested and held in an internment camp for several years. He was later released and returned to acting, appearing in a few more films before his death in 1950.
Klöpfer was recognized for his contributions to German cinema with several awards throughout his career, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Wilhelm Bendow
Wilhelm Bendow (September 29, 1884 Einbeck-May 29, 1950 Einbeck) also known as Emil Boden was a German actor.
He began his acting career in 1901, performing mainly in theaters in Berlin and Vienna. Bendow gained popularity for his comedic roles in films during the 1920s and 1930s. He starred in over 200 films, including early German comedies such as "The Oyster Princess" (1919) and "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920). Bendow's talent for physical comedy also landed him roles in international films such as the British film "Yellow Caesar" (1941). After World War II, he continued acting until his death in 1950.
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Bruno Decarli
Bruno Decarli (March 15, 1877 Dresden-March 31, 1950 Tiverton, Devon) was a German actor.
He began his career on the stage and later transitioned into film. Decarli appeared in over 50 films, often playing supporting roles. He was known for his ability to play a variety of characters and was particularly adept at portraying villains. Decarli's most notable film credits include "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920), "Pandora's Box" (1929), and "M" (1931). Despite being known primarily for his work in German cinema, Decarli worked in several other European countries throughout his career. After World War II, he emigrated to the United Kingdom and continued acting in British films until his death in 1950.
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Fritz Kampers
Fritz Kampers (July 14, 1891 Munich-September 1, 1950 Garmisch-Partenkirchen) also known as Friedrich Kampers was a German actor and film director.
He began his acting career in the theater and made his film debut in 1915. Kampers appeared in over 200 films, often playing rugged or villainous characters. He worked with notable directors such as Fritz Lang and F.W. Murnau. Kampers also tried his hand at directing and released two films in the 1930s. He was a member of the Nazi Party and appeared in several propaganda films during World War II. After the war, Kampers was imprisoned by the Allies for a short time before being released. He died in 1950 from a heart attack at the age of 59.
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Valy Arnheim
Valy Arnheim (June 8, 1883 Waldau-November 11, 1950 Berlin) otherwise known as Valentin Appel was a German actor and film director.
Arnheim began his career as a stage actor before transitioning to film. He appeared in over 100 films throughout his career and was particularly known for his work during the silent film era. In addition to acting, Arnheim also directed a handful of films. He is perhaps best known for his work in the 1924 film "Die Nibelungen: Siegfried," directed by Fritz Lang. Despite his success, Arnheim's career in the film industry was cut short due to the rise of the Nazi party in Germany. He was of Jewish descent and struggled to find work under the new regime. Arnheim died in 1950 in Berlin.
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Friedrich Fehér
Friedrich Fehér (March 16, 1889 Vienna-September 30, 1950 Stuttgart) a.k.a. Friedrich Feher, Friedrich Weiss, Frederick Feher, Friedrich Féher or Fredrick Feher was a German film director, writer, actor and screenwriter. His child is called Hans Feher.
Friedrich Fehér started his acting career with a small role in the silent film "Das Mirakel" in 1912. He went on to act in over 130 films, including the expressionist classic "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920). He later transitioned into directing and screenwriting, creating films such as "Die Tragödie eines Verlorenen" (The Tragedy of a Lost Soul) in 1927, which earned critical acclaim for its social commentary.
In addition to his work in film, Fehér was also a stage actor, appearing in productions throughout Europe. He was known for his ability to portray complex characters with depth and emotion.
After fleeing Nazi Germany in 1933 due to his Jewish heritage, Fehér settled in England and later emigrated to the United States, where he continued to act and direct in theatre and film. He returned to Germany in 1949, but died the following year from a heart attack at the age of 61. Despite his prolific career in film and theatre, Fehér remains relatively unknown to contemporary audiences outside of film studies circles.
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