German actors who deceased in 1972
Here are 11 famous actors from Germany died in 1972:
Ernst von Salomon
Ernst von Salomon (September 25, 1902 Kiel-August 9, 1972 Winsen) also known as Ernst v. Salomon or Ernst Friedrich Karl of Solomon was a German writer, screenwriter and actor.
He is best known for his autobiographical novel, "Die Geächteten" (The Outlaws), which recounts his experiences as a member of the Freikorps and his involvement in the assassination of German Foreign Minister Walther Rathenau in 1922. During World War II, he served in the German army and was captured by the Allies in 1945. After the war, he was imprisoned by the French and later released. He went on to continue his writing career, and many of his works dealt with his experiences during the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany. In addition to his literary work, von Salomon also acted in a number of films, including "The Adventures of Baron Munchhausen" and "Der Tiger von Eschnapur".
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William Dieterle
William Dieterle (July 15, 1893 Ludwigshafen-December 9, 1972 Ottobrunn) also known as Wilhelm Dieterle, The Iron Stove or W. Dieterle was a German film director, actor, screenwriter, film producer and theatre director.
Born in Germany, William Dieterle began his career in the film industry in the early 1920s. He quickly rose to prominence as a director and became known for his visually stunning and emotionally charged films. Dieterle was also known for his emphasis on character development and his ability to bring out the best in his actors.
In the 1930s, Dieterle emigrated to the United States and began working in Hollywood. He quickly established himself as a major director and was responsible for some of the most acclaimed films of the era, including "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1939) and "The Life of Emile Zola" (1937), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Dieterle continued to work in Hollywood throughout the 1940s and 1950s, directing films such as "Portrait of Jennie" (1948) and "The Devil and Daniel Webster" (1941). He was known for his ability to handle a wide range of genres, including drama, romance, and fantasy.
In addition to his work in film, Dieterle was also a respected stage director and had a long career in the theatre. He died in 1972, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most versatile and talented filmmakers of his time.
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Helmuth Schneider
Helmuth Schneider (December 18, 1920 Munich-March 17, 1972 Rio de Janeiro) also known as Alexander Carlos, Alexandre Carlos or Helmut Schneider was a German actor.
He began his acting career in Munich during the peak of the German film industry in the 1940s. Despite having a successful career in Germany, he made the decision to leave the country in 1957 and move to Brazil. There, he continued his acting career, but now under the name Alexandre Carlos or Alexander Carlos. He appeared in over 30 Brazilian films and TV shows. He was known for his ability to speak five languages and often played international roles in Brazilian productions. Schneider was also a talented voice actor and dubbed the voice of notable actors such as Marlon Brando and Rock Hudson in German releases of their films. He passed away in Rio de Janeiro in 1972 due to complications from a liver disease.
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Werner Klingler
Werner Klingler (October 23, 1903 Stuttgart-June 23, 1972 Berlin) also known as Warner Klinger or Wally Klinger was a German actor, film director, television director and screenwriter.
Klingler started his career in the film industry as an actor and made his debut on screen in 1924. In the 1930s, he began directing films and gained success with his 1937 film, "Der Mustergatte" which became a box office hit. During World War II, he served as a war correspondent and made documentaries for the German Army. After the war, he continued his work in the entertainment industry and directed numerous successful films, including "Schwarzwaldmelodie" and "Orient Express". In addition to his work in the film industry, Klingler also directed television shows and was one of the pioneers in bringing television to West Germany. He is considered as one of the most prolific and innovative directors of his time.
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Herbert Hübner
Herbert Hübner (February 6, 1889 Wrocław-January 27, 1972 Munich) was a German actor.
Hübner began his acting career in 1910 and performed in many theaters throughout Germany. He was especially known for his roles in classical plays by William Shakespeare and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. In the 1920s, he appeared in several silent films, and he continued acting in films throughout his career. Hübner is also remembered for his role as "Hans Wieland" in the German television series "Die Unverbesserlichen" which aired during the 1960s and 1970s. Away from the stage, Hübner was an avid collector of art and antiques.
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Günter Neumann
Günter Neumann (May 19, 1913 Berlin-October 17, 1972 Munich) otherwise known as Neumann, Günter, Günther Neumann or Klauss-Günter Neuman was a German screenwriter, film score composer and actor.
During his career, Günter Neumann worked on several famous German films like "Der Teufelskreis" (The Devil's Circle), "Die Trapp-Familie" (The Trapp Family) and "Wir Kellerkinder" (We Cellar Children). He started his career as a journalist and later moved to the film industry. In addition to screenwriting, Neumann also composed music for films and acted in a few movies himself. He was known for his works in the genre of comedy and was one of the most popular screenwriters in the German film industry during the 1950s and 1960s. Neumann received numerous accolades for his work, including the Federal Cross of Merit in 1965. He died in Munich in 1972 at the age of 59.
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Gerard Heinz
Gerard Heinz (January 2, 1904 Hamburg-November 20, 1972 London) also known as Gerard Hinze or Gerhard Hinze was a German actor. His child is called Ernest Heinz.
Heinz began his career in German theater, but quickly moved onto film, appearing in over 40 German movies in the 1920s and 30s. He also acted in English-language films shot in Germany, and later in British and American productions. He appeared in several acclaimed films, including "M" (1931), directed by Fritz Lang, and "The Red Shoes" (1948), directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
After World War II, Heinz moved to London where he continued his successful acting career on stage, television, and film. He appeared in several iconic British TV series, including "The Avengers" and "The Saint". In addition to acting, he also lent his voice to several radio dramas and audiobooks.
Heinz was married twice and had one child. He passed away in London in 1972, leaving behind a rich legacy of performances in both German and English-language productions.
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Carl Auen
Carl Auen (February 16, 1892 Düsseldorf-June 23, 1972 Lichterfelde) a.k.a. Karl Auen was a German actor.
He began his career in theater before transitioning to film in the 1920s. Auen appeared in over 150 films throughout his career, including the popular German silent film "Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler" (1922) directed by Fritz Lang. He continued acting in films during the Nazi era, but also worked for the resistance, hiding a Jewish friend in his apartment for several months. After World War II, Auen appeared in a number of DEFA films in East Germany. He remained active in theater until his death in 1972.
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Paul Westermeier
Paul Westermeier (July 9, 1892 Berlin-October 17, 1972 Berlin) also known as Westermeyer or Paul Westermeyer was a German actor.
Westermeier began his acting career in the 1920s, primarily in theater productions in Berlin. He appeared in over 80 films throughout his career, including several propaganda films during the Nazi era. Despite his extensive work in films produced under the Third Reich, Westermeier was never a member of the Nazi party and reportedly helped shelter Jewish friends during the war. After the war, he continued to act in both films and theater productions until his retirement in the 1960s. He was a respected character actor known for his versatility and ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles.
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Max Nosseck
Max Nosseck (September 19, 1902 Nakło nad Notecią-September 29, 1972 Bad Wiessee, Germany) a.k.a. Max Nossek, Henry Ossdrich, Alexander M. Norris or Max Meier was a German film director, actor and screenwriter.
Nosseck was born in Poland and began his career in Germany during the silent film era. He moved to the United States in the 1920s and eventually became a naturalized citizen. In Hollywood, he worked primarily as a screenwriter, but also directed several films including "Dillinger" (1945), "The Hoodlum" (1951) and "A Bullet for Joey" (1955). Nosseck was known for his work in film noir and his films often featured tough, gritty characters and atmospheric visuals. In addition to his work in Hollywood, Nosseck also directed films in Germany and other countries in Europe.
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Werner Stock
Werner Stock (October 20, 1903 Sangerhausen-April 30, 1972 Berlin) also known as Werner Bruno Wilhelm Hermann Stock was a German actor.
He started his career in the 1920s in silent films and later appeared in numerous German films during the Nazi era. Despite being a member of the Nazi party, he was able to continue his acting career after World War II. In the 1960s, he appeared in several international productions, including the Italian film "Hercules and the Captive Women." In addition to his work in film, Stock was also active in theater and television, and he received several awards for his performances throughout his career. He passed away in Berlin in 1972 at the age of 68.
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