German actors who deceased in 1964
Here are 8 famous actors from Germany died in 1964:
Veit Harlan
Veit Harlan (September 22, 1899 Berlin-April 13, 1964 Capri) was a German film director, screenwriter, actor, writer and film producer. His children are called Thomas Harlan, Maria Körber and Susanne Körber.
Veit Harlan's career as a filmmaker began in the early 1930s, and he earned much critical acclaim for his work during the Nazi era. He was particularly known for his propaganda films, including "Jud Süss", which has been widely criticized for its anti-Semitic themes. After World War II, Harlan was brought to trial for his association with the Nazi regime, but was acquitted due to lack of evidence. He continued to work in the film industry, producing and directing numerous films throughout the 1950s and early 1960s. Despite his success as a filmmaker, Harlan's legacy has been overshadowed by his controversial past and his association with the Nazi propaganda machine. Today, his work is viewed through a critical lens, and many of his films are considered problematic due to their use of racist and anti-Semitic themes.
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Lothar Müthel
Lothar Müthel (February 18, 1896 Berlin-September 4, 1964 Frankfurt) also known as Lothar Max Müthel or Lothar Max Lütcke was a German actor and film director. He had one child, Lola Müthel.
Müthel began his acting career on the stage in the 1910s, but it wasn't until the 1920s that he started gaining recognition as a film actor. He appeared in over 70 films and directed five during his career. Some of his notable films include "Viktor und Viktoria" (1933), "Der Maulkorb" (1938), and "Karriere in Paris" (1941). He was also known for his work on stage, particularly in Berlin's theater scene.
Müthel's career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the German army. After the war, he struggled to find work in the film industry because of his association with the Nazi regime. He eventually returned to the stage, and also worked in radio and television.
Müthel was married three times, and had a daughter, Lola, with his second wife. He died in Frankfurt in 1964 at the age of 68.
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Bernhard Goetzke
Bernhard Goetzke (June 5, 1884 Gdańsk-October 7, 1964 Berlin) also known as Bernard Goetzke was a German actor.
He began his acting career in 1908 in Bremen and later joined the Deutsches Theater ensemble in Berlin in 1911. He soon became one of the most popular actors of the German silent film era, starring in numerous films including "The Golem" (1920) and "Faust" (1926).
Goetzke was a favorite actor of director Fritz Lang, who cast him in major roles in several of his films, including "Die Nibelungen" (1924) and "Metropolis" (1927). Despite being a prominent figure in the German film industry, Goetzke's career declined during the Nazi era due to his refusal to join the Nazi Party. He continued to act in smaller roles until his death in 1964.
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Richard Häussler
Richard Häussler (October 26, 1908 Munich-September 28, 1964 Grünwald) also known as Richard Haußler, Richard Häußler or Richard Häusler was a German actor and film director.
Häussler began his acting career in the 1920s, and quickly became a prominent figure in German cinema. He starred in many successful films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including the romantic drama "Girls in Uniform" (1931) and the wartime drama "Stukas" (1941).
Despite his success on screen, Häussler's personal life was filled with friction and controversy. He was married several times, and was rumored to have had affairs with both men and women. Häussler was also known for his heavy drinking, and struggled with alcoholism throughout his career.
In the 1950s, Häussler turned his attention to directing, helming several films throughout the decade. However, his directorial efforts were met with mixed reviews, and he soon returned to acting. Häussler continued to work in films and theater until his death in 1964, at the age of 55.
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Georg Jacoby
Georg Jacoby (July 23, 1882 Mainz-February 21, 1964 Munich) a.k.a. G. Jacoby or George Jacoby was a German film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor. His child is called Gabriele Jacoby.
Jacoby started his career in the early 1900s as an actor before moving into directing and producing films in the 1920s. He was known for his work on comedies and musicals, and his directing style was characterized by his use of bright colors, lively music, and fast-paced action scenes. Some of his most well-known films include "Die Drei von der Tankstelle" (The Three from the Gas Station) and "Ein Freund von Papst" (A Friend of the Pope). Despite his success in Germany, Jacoby's career declined during the Nazi era due to his Jewish background. He managed to escape to Switzerland with his wife and daughter in 1938, where he continued to work on films. After the war, he returned to Germany and directed several more films before retiring in the late 1950s. Jacoby died in Munich in 1964 at the age of 81.
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Ernst Waldow
Ernst Waldow (August 22, 1893 Berlin-June 5, 1964 Hamburg) also known as Ernst Hermann Adolf de Wolff was a German actor.
He started his acting career at the age of sixteen on the stages of Berlin theaters. After serving in World War I, Waldow returned to acting and appeared in over 100 films. He gained recognition for his roles in films such as "Münchhausen" (1943) and "Die Feuerzangenbowle" (1944). In 1933, Waldow joined the Nazi Party but later left the party in 1944. After World War II, he continued acting in theater and film but was not as successful as he was before the war. Waldow passed away in Hamburg in 1964.
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Fred Goebel
Fred Goebel (April 3, 1891 Berlin-May 16, 1964 Stuttgart) also known as Fred Selva-Goebel, Walter Goebel or Fred Selva-Göbel was a German actor and voice actor.
He began his career in the German theatre before transitioning to film in the 1920s. Goebel appeared in over 80 films throughout his career, mainly in supporting roles. He was known for his versatility and ability to portray a range of characters, from comedic to dramatic.
During the Nazi regime, Goebel continued to work as an actor and voice actor, but he was not a member of the Nazi Party. After World War II, he was briefly interned by the Allied forces before being released due to his non-political activities.
In addition to his acting work, Goebel also worked as a voice actor, dubbing foreign films into German. He was highly respected in the industry for his ability to match the performances of international actors with his voice work.
Goebel passed away in 1964 at the age of 73 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Walther Süssenguth
Walther Süssenguth (February 8, 1900 Schleiz-May 4, 1964 Berlin) also known as Walther Suessenguth, Walther Suessengut, Walter Suessenguth or Walter Süssenguth was a German actor.
Süssenguth began his acting career in the early 1920s in the theater, performing in various plays in Germany. He then transitioned into film, appearing in several silent movies in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
During World War II, Süssenguth became a popular actor in Nazi propaganda films, including "Jud Süß" and "Kolberg." After the war, he was briefly interned by Allied authorities before returning to acting in both West and East Germany.
Throughout his career, Süssenguth appeared in over 100 films and TV shows, and was recognized for his powerful and commanding stage presence. He died of a heart attack in Berlin at the age of 64.
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