German actors who deceased in 1961
Here are 6 famous actors from Germany died in 1961:
Géza von Bolváry
Géza von Bolváry (December 26, 1897 Budapest-August 10, 1961 Neubeuern) a.k.a. G. de Bolvary, Geza von Bolvary, Géza Maria von Bolvary, Geza v. Bolvary, Géza Bolváry, Bolvary-Zahn, Géza von Bolvary-Zahn, Bolváry Géza, Géza v. Bolvary-Zahn or Géza Maria von Bolváry-Zahn was a German screenwriter, film director and actor.
He was born to a notable family in Budapest, Hungary and began acting on stage before making his way to the film industry. In the 1920s and 1930s, he directed and acted in a number of successful German films, including "The Congress Dances" and "A Waltz Dream." Von Bolváry was known for his ability to elicit strong performances from his actors and for his innovative use of camera angles and lighting. He continued to work in film throughout the 1940s and 1950s, eventually settling in Neubeuern, Germany where he passed away in 1961. Today, he is considered an important figure in the history of German cinema.
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Friedrich Domin
Friedrich Domin (May 15, 1902 Bytom-December 18, 1961 Munich) was a German actor.
He began his acting career in 1923, working in theaters in Berlin, Munich, and Vienna. Domin also appeared in several films, including "Menschen im Hotel" (1932) and "Der Fall Molander" (1936). During World War II, he was drafted into the German army and served on the Eastern Front. After the war, Domin continued his acting career in postwar Germany, appearing in theater productions and films such as "Nachts auf den Straßen" (1952) and "Die Dritte von rechts" (1957). In addition to his acting work, Domin was also a painter and sculptor. He died in Munich in 1961.
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Walter Franck
Walter Franck (April 16, 1896 Hüttensteinach-August 10, 1961 Garmisch-Partenkirchen) also known as Walter Frank was a German actor.
He began his acting career in the 1920s and appeared in over 60 films throughout his career. Some of his notable performances include his role as Herr Faber in the 1931 film "M" directed by Fritz Lang and as the brewer in the 1953 film "Heart of Stone". Aside from acting in films, Franck also performed on stage and was a member of the ensemble of the Deutsches Theater in Berlin. Franck's acting career was interrupted during World War II, where he served in the German army. After the war, he continued acting and appeared in several films until his death in 1961.
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Aribert Wäscher
Aribert Wäscher (December 1, 1895 Flensburg-December 14, 1961 Berlin) a.k.a. Robert Ernst Wilhelm Wäscher or Aribert Waescher was a German actor. He had one child, Aribert Wäscher.
Aribert Wäscher began his acting career in 1919, appearing in several silent films during the Weimar Republic era. He gained prominence in the 1930s under the Third Reich, often playing heroic roles in propaganda films. Wäscher was able to continue his career during World War II, appearing in films such as "Der große König" (The Great King) and "Kolberg."
After the war, Wäscher continued to act in films and on stage, including performances at the Berliner Ensemble theater. However, he was criticized for his past association with the Nazi regime and his participation in its propaganda films. Wäscher died in 1961 and was buried in Berlin. Despite the controversy surrounding his legacy, he remains a notable figure in German cinema history.
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Arno Frey
Arno Frey (October 11, 1900 Munich-June 26, 1961 Los Angeles) was a German actor.
He began his acting career in Germany during the 1920s and starred in several silent films. However, with the rise of the Nazi party in Germany, Frey, who was Jewish, was forced to flee the country and emigrate to the United States in 1939.
In Hollywood, Arno Frey continued his acting career and appeared in many films, including "Casablanca" (1942), "Letter from an Unknown Woman" (1948), and "Night and the City" (1950). He was often cast in small, character roles and was known for his versatility and ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles.
In addition to his work as an actor, Frey was also a talented violinist and performed in several orchestras throughout his career. He passed away in Los Angeles in 1961 at the age of 60.
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Rudolf Reiff
Rudolf Reiff (November 9, 1901 Leipzig-April 1, 1961 Germany) also known as Rudolf Reif was a German actor.
He was best known for his work in German cinema during the 1930s and 1940s, where he appeared in numerous films including "Der Untertan" (1933) and "Die Feuerzangenbowle" (1944). Reiff was one of the few actors who managed to find work in German films after World War II, and he continued to work in the industry until his death in 1961. Despite his success in the film industry, little is known about Reiff's personal life except that he was married and had at least one child.
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