German actors who deceased in 1968
Here are 6 famous actors from Germany died in 1968:
Gustav Adolf Semler
Gustav Adolf Semler (March 14, 1885 Germany-February 24, 1968 Berlin) a.k.a. Adolf Semmler, G.A. Semmler or Gustav Semmler was a German actor.
Semler began his career as a stage actor in 1905 in Berlin and later went on to work in theaters across Germany. He made his film debut in 1911 and appeared in over 130 films in his career which spanned over five decades. Semler was known for his roles in films such as "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920), "M" (1931) and "Eternal Love" (1929). He also appeared in many propaganda films during the Nazi era, which led to controversy in post-war Germany. Despite this, Semler continued to work in the film industry after the war and was honored with the National Prize of East Germany in 1957.
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Otto Schmöle
Otto Schmöle (February 23, 1890 Frankfurt-April 12, 1968 Mondsee) a.k.a. Otto Schmöhle, Schmöle Otto or Otto Siegfried Schmöle was a German actor.
He began his acting career in 1910, performing in various theaters in Germany. In 1920, he made his film debut in the silent movie "Kreuztragung" directed by Urban Gad. Over the next few years, he appeared in several Austrian and German films, including "Faust", "Der Student von Prag", and "Alraune".
In 1929, he starred in the movie "Der blaue Engel" alongside Marlene Dietrich, which propelled both of their careers to international success. During the 1930s, he continued to act in several films, including "To New Shores" and "The Three from the Filling Station".
In 1938, Schmöle emigrated to the United States due to political tensions in Germany. He continued acting in Hollywood films, including "The Seventh Cross" and "The Jolson Story". After World War II, Schmöle returned to Germany and resumed his acting career, appearing in several films and television shows.
Throughout his career, Schmöle was known for his versatility and ability to portray various characters, from villains to comedic roles. He was also a skilled stage actor, performing in many theater productions throughout his career.
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Alexander Engel
Alexander Engel (June 4, 1902 Berlin-July 25, 1968 Saarbrücken) also known as Alexander Enge was a German actor.
He began his career in theater in the 1920s and appeared in numerous productions in Berlin and Vienna. In the 1930s, he began working in German films, including several propaganda films made during the Nazi era. After World War II, Engel was able to continue his acting career and appeared in films such as "Die Mörder sind unter uns" (The Murderers Are Among Us) and "Ich mach Dich glücklich" (I'll Make You Happy). He also worked extensively in television, both in Germany and in the United States, where he appeared in several popular shows in the 1960s, including "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "The Jerry Lewis Show." Despite his success as an actor, Engel was also known for his work as a voice-over artist, providing the German dubbing for many American films and television shows.
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Paul Heidemann
Paul Heidemann (October 26, 1884 Cologne-June 20, 1968 Berlin) was a German actor, film director and film producer.
He began his acting career in the theater in Cologne and made his film debut in 1912. Heidemann went on to act in over 100 films, often portraying comic characters. He also worked as a director and producer, and was involved in the production of several successful films during the 1920s and 1930s.
Despite his success, Heidemann's career was cut short by the rise of the Nazi party in Germany. As a Jewish man, he was forced to flee the country in 1933 and settle in the United States. There, he continued to work in the film industry as a writer and director, but struggled to make the same impact as he had in Germany.
Heidemann returned to Germany in 1949, but found that the film industry had changed significantly during his absence. Despite this, he continued to work in film and television until his death in 1968 at the age of 83.
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Thomas Alder
Thomas Alder (January 1, 1932 Murnau am Staffelsee-May 6, 1968 Munich) also known as Anton Straßmair was a German actor.
Alder began his acting career in the early 1950s, appearing in various German films and TV shows. He gained recognition for his performance in the 1963 film "The Big Melt" ("Die Große Kälte"), which earned him critical acclaim and a German Film Award for Best Actor. His other notable roles include "The Black Abbot" (1963) and "The Treasure of the Silver Lake" (1962).
In addition to his acting work, Alder was also known for his activism, particularly his involvement in the student protests against the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Socialist German Student Union and participated in various demonstrations throughout the late 1960s. Alder tragically died at the age of 36 after falling from the roof of his apartment building in Munich. His death was ruled a suicide, though some have disputed this claim. Despite his short career, Alder is remembered as a talented and passionate actor and activist.
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Charles Becker
Charles Becker (November 24, 1887 Germany-December 28, 1968 Elk Grove) also known as Karl Becker, Charley Becker, Karl "Charlie" Becker or Charlie Becker was a German actor.
He began his career in silent films in Germany before moving to the United States in the early 1920s. In the U.S., he appeared in over 130 films and often played villainous roles due to his stern features and heavy accent. Some of his notable film appearances include "The Jazz Singer" (1927), "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans" (1927), and "All Quiet on the Western Front" (1930). Becker was also involved in a famous murder case known as the "Becker-Rosenthal trial", where he was accused of orchestrating the murder of a New York City gambler named Herman Rosenthal. He was convicted and executed at Sing Sing prison in 1915, making him the only police officer in U.S. history to receive the death penalty for a crime that did not involve killing a fellow officer.
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