German actors who deceased in 1958
Here are 8 famous actors from Germany died in 1958:
Paul Panzer
Paul Panzer (November 3, 1872 Würzburg-August 16, 1958 Hollywood) also known as Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter or Paul W. Panzer was a German actor.
He began his career in Germany as a stage actor and later moved to the United States in the early 1900s. He acted in over 350 films and was one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood during the silent film era. Panzer was known for his ability to play a wide range of characters, from villains to comedic roles. Some of his notable roles include "The Perils of Pauline" (1914), "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) and "The Cat and the Canary" (1927). He continued to work in Hollywood until the 1940s, when he retired from acting. Paul Panzer passed away in Hollywood in 1958 at the age of 85.
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Friedrich Gnass
Friedrich Gnass (November 13, 1892 Langendreer-May 8, 1958 East Berlin) also known as Friedrich Gnaas, Gnas or Friedrich Gnaß was a German actor.
He began his career in the German film industry during the silent era, appearing in films such as "Der Hund von Baskerville" (The Hound of the Baskervilles) and "Die Zentralmacht" (The Central Power). In the 1930s, he continued to act in films, including the anti-Nazi film "Die Warschauer Zitadelle" (The Warsaw Citadel), but he ultimately fell out of favor with the Nazi regime and was arrested for "homosexual activities" in 1940. He was released two years later and returned to the stage, eventually settling in East Berlin after World War II. He continued to act in both stage and film productions until his death in 1958.
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Karl Ludwig Diehl
Karl Ludwig Diehl (August 14, 1896 Halle-March 8, 1958 Berghof) also known as Carl Ludwig Diehl was a German actor.
He began his career in the early 1920s and appeared in over 100 films during his career. He was known for his versatile acting skills, portraying a wide range of characters from heroic leads to villains. Diehl worked with some of Germany's most acclaimed directors, including Fritz Lang and Frank Wisbar, and was known for his performances in films such as "M" (1931) and "Titanic" (1943). In addition to his film work, Diehl also performed on stage and in radio dramas. He continued acting throughout World War II and was convicted of Nazi propaganda activities after the war. Despite this, he continued to work in the film industry until his death in 1958.
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Erwin Kalser
Erwin Kalser (February 22, 1883 Berlin-March 26, 1958 Berlin) a.k.a. Erwin Kalischer was a German actor.
Erwin Kalser began his acting career in the early 1900s and quickly gained popularity in German theater. He worked with some of the most acclaimed directors of his time, including Max Reinhardt and Gustaf Gründgens. Kalser appeared in over 80 films, most notably in Fritz Lang's "M" and the classic horror film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari." He was forced to flee Germany in 1933 due to the rise of the Nazi party and eventually settled in the United States. In Hollywood, Kalser continued to act in films and on stage, including a role in the original Broadway production of "Arsenic and Old Lace." He returned to Germany in 1953, where he continued acting until his death in 1958.
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Carl Heinz Charrell
Carl Heinz Charrell (December 16, 1895 Oldenburg-June 6, 1958 Berlin) a.k.a. Carl Heinz Carrell, Carl-Heinz Carell or Carlheinz Carell was a German actor.
He began his acting career in 1916 and appeared in over 100 films. He was known for his work in silent films, often playing the leading man or romantic interest. In the 1930s, he continued to act in prominent films during the Nazi era, including the propaganda film "Maria the Maid". After World War II, he worked in both East and West Germany, and his career continued to flourish. He was also involved in theater and television productions. He passed away in 1958 at the age of 62.
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Hermann Erhardt
Hermann Erhardt (January 9, 1903 Landshut-November 30, 1958 Vienna) also known as Herman Erhardt, Herm. Erhardt or Hermann Maier was a German actor.
Erhardt began his acting career in the late 1920s, appearing in silent films such as "Schatten der Weltstadt" and "Die Dame und ihr Chauffeur." He made a successful transition to sound films in the 1930s, often playing charming and debonair characters.
Erhardt continued to act during World War II, and was known for his portrayals of anti-Nazi characters in films such as "Münchhausen" and "Mensch ohne Namen." However, he also appeared in propaganda films such as "Jud Süß" and "Kolberg," which would later lead to controversy and criticism of Erhardt's career.
After the war, Erhardt continued to act in films such as "Mordprozess Dr. Jordan" and "Die Schenke zur ewigen Liebe." He also worked as a stage actor, and was a member of the Vienna Burgtheater ensemble.
Erhardt died in Vienna in 1958, at the age of 55, due to a heart attack. Despite controversy surrounding some of his earlier work, he is remembered as a talented actor and a significant figure in German film history.
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Ferdinand Schumann-Heink
Ferdinand Schumann-Heink (August 9, 1893 Hamburg-September 15, 1958 Los Angeles) a.k.a. F. Schumann-Heink, Ferdinard Schumann-Heink, Ferde Schumann-Heink or Ferdinand Schuman-Heink was a German actor.
However, Ferdinand Schumann-Heink was also a composer, conductor, and pianist. He studied piano and composition at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin and went on to conduct at several opera houses in Germany. In the early 1920s, Schumann-Heink emigrated to the United States and continued his career as a conductor and composer. He worked in Hollywood, composing music for films such as "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1939). He also conducted orchestras for radio and stage productions, and continued to compose works for orchestra and piano throughout his life.
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Otto Sauter-Sarto
Otto Sauter-Sarto (April 29, 1884 Munich-January 19, 1958 Berlin) also known as Otto Sauter Sarto or Sauter Sarto was a German actor.
He began his career in theater in Munich and later became a popular film actor in Germany. Sauter-Sarto appeared in over 80 films, including "The Blue Angel" (1930) alongside Marlene Dietrich. He was known for his versatility and range as an actor, excelling in comedic and dramatic roles. During World War II, Sauter-Sarto was briefly imprisoned by the Nazis for his political views. After the war, he continued acting in films and theater until his death in 1958.
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