German actors who deceased in 1956
Here are 4 famous actors from Germany died in 1956:
Christian Rub
Christian Rub (April 13, 1886 Passau-April 14, 1956 Santa Barbara) otherwise known as Chris Rube, Christian Rube or Chriss Rubb was a German actor and voice actor.
He began his career on stage in Germany before immigrating to the United States in 1920. Rub appeared in over 100 Hollywood films throughout his career, often playing ethnic character roles due to his European heritage. Some of his notable roles include the Stork in the Disney classic "Dumbo" and as the Innkeeper in the film "Destry Rides Again" starring James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich. In addition to his film work, Rub also had a successful career as a voice actor, lending his voice to various radio programs and animated productions. Rub passed away in Santa Barbara, California in 1956 at the age of 70.
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Frederick Valk
Frederick Valk (June 10, 1895 Hamburg-July 23, 1956 London) a.k.a. Fritz Valk was a German actor.
Valk began his career in German theater, working with renowned directors such as Max Reinhardt and Bertolt Brecht. He also appeared in several German films during the 1920s and early 1930s. However, with the rise of the Nazi Party, Valk, who was openly gay, fled Germany and settled in London.
In London, Valk continued to work as an actor and appeared in a number of films, including the 1940 Alfred Hitchcock thriller "Foreign Correspondent" and the 1947 adaptation of "Nicholas Nickleby". Valk was known for his expressive and versatile performances, and was often cast in supporting roles that required nuanced characterizations.
Despite his success in London, Valk never forgot his roots and continued to perform in German-language plays throughout his career. He was also a vocal critic of the Nazi regime and used his platform as an actor to denounce fascism and promote tolerance and inclusion.
Valk died in London in 1956 at the age of 61, leaving behind a rich legacy as one of Germany's most talented and courageous actors.
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Willy Prager
Willy Prager (May 23, 1877 Katowice-March 4, 1956 West Berlin) also known as Willi Prager was a German actor and screenwriter.
Prager started his career on stage in various theaters in Berlin, and later appeared in several silent films. He is best known for his role in the 1927 film "Napoleon auf St. Helena" (Napoleon at St. Helena), where he played the role of Napoleon Bonaparte. Prager wrote screenplays for several films as well, including "Schneider Wibbel" (1930) and "Schwarzer Jäger Johanna" (1934). He continued to act in films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, but his roles became smaller as he aged. After World War II, Prager moved to West Berlin where he continued to act in films until his death in 1956.
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F.W. Schröder-Schrom
F.W. Schröder-Schrom (May 31, 1879 Frankfurt-May 10, 1956 West Berlin) a.k.a. Franz Schroeder-Schramm, Franz Schroeder-Schrumm, Schröder-Schram, Fr. Schröder-Schrom, Franz W. Schröder-Schrom, Franz Wilhelm Schröder-Schrom, Franz-Wilhelm Schröder-Schrom, Wilhelm Schröder-Schrom, Schröder-Schrom or Franz Wilhelm Emil Schroeder was a German actor.
Schröder-Schrom began his stage career in 1899 and went on to become a successful character actor in German cinema during the silent era. He appeared in over 130 films and was known for his versatility, playing both comedic and dramatic roles. After the rise of the Nazi party, Schröder-Schrom's acting career declined due to his refusal to join the party. He continued to act in a few films during the war years, but afterwards focused mainly on theater. Schröder-Schrom was honored with many awards for his contributions to German theater and film, including the National Prize of East Germany in 1950.
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