German actors who deceased in 1973
Here are 5 famous actors from Germany died in 1973:
Robert Siodmak
Robert Siodmak (August 8, 1900 Dresden-March 10, 1973 Ascona) otherwise known as Siodmak was a German film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor.
He gained critical and commercial success during the 1940s with a string of film noir productions in Hollywood, including "The Spiral Staircase" (1946) and "Criss Cross" (1949). Siodmak had a prolific career spanning over four decades with more than 50 films to his name. He started his career in Germany during the silent era, where he directed classics like "People on Sunday" (1930) and "The Vampire" (1932). Following the rise of Nazi regime, he emigrated to the United States in 1933 and joined the Hollywood film industry, directing films for major studios like Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures. Siodmak was known for his innovative camera work, use of flashbacks and complex visual storytelling techniques. He was also a celebrated director of Westerns, directing films like "Custer's Last Stand" (1936) and "The Crimson Pirate" (1952).
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Willy Birgel
Willy Birgel (September 19, 1891 Cologne-December 29, 1973 Dübendorf) also known as Wilhelm Maria Birgel or Willy Brugel was a German actor.
Birgel started his career on the stage in 1919 and by the 1920s, he had made his way into European films. He appeared in over 100 films, many of which were produced in Germany. Birgel gained international recognition for his roles in the comedies Ein Mann geht durch die Wand and Der Hauptmann von Köpenick. He also starred in the Academy Award-winning film The Great Madcap in 1949. During the Nazi rule, he continued to act in films, but after the war, he was temporarily banned from participating in the film industry. Birgel was married to the actress Hilde von Stolz, and they appeared in several films together. He suffered a heart attack in 1969, which forced him to retire from acting. Birgel died in Switzerland in 1973 at the age of 82.
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Viktor de Kowa
Viktor de Kowa (March 8, 1904 Przesieczany-April 8, 1973 Berlin) also known as Viktor Paul Karl Kowarzik, Victor de Kowa, Victor Paul Karl Kowalczyk or Victor Paul Karl Kowarzik was a German actor, film director, singer, narrator, poet and writer.
Born in present-day Slovakia, Viktor de Kowa began his career in the arts as a singer before branching out into acting and directing. He worked in theater and film, appearing in over 80 films throughout his career, including the 1944 film "Die Feuerzangenbowle," which has become a classic in German cinema. In addition to his work on stage and screen, de Kowa was also a prolific writer, publishing several volumes of poetry and prose. He was known for his smooth voice, which he often used for narration on documentaries and soundtracks. Despite his success in the arts, de Kowa remained humble, and was respected and beloved by his colleagues and fans alike. He died in 1973 at the age of 69 in Berlin, leaving behind a legacy as one of Germany's most versatile and talented performers.
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Günther Hadank
Günther Hadank (October 20, 1892 Berlin-August 23, 1973 Berlin) also known as Günther Eugen Reinhold Hadank was a German actor.
Hadank began his acting career in the silent film era and became a well-known character actor in German theater and cinema. He appeared in over 100 films from the 1920s to the 1960s, working with directors such as Fritz Lang and Ernst Lubitsch. Hadank's notable roles include Dr. Kranz in "M" (1931) and the Bishop in "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" (1943). He continued to act in theater productions and TV shows in Germany until his death in 1973. In addition to acting, Hadank was also a successful writer and published several books throughout his career.
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Fernando Wagner
Fernando Wagner (November 7, 1905 Göttingen-October 20, 1973 Cuernavaca) otherwise known as Ferdinand Wagner was a German film director, actor, television director and cinematographer.
He started his career in the film industry during the Weimar Republic, making his first feature film in 1933. In the 1940s, he moved to Mexico to work in the Mexican film industry and continued to direct and act in numerous films. His most notable works include "Los Olvidados" (1950), a social commentary on poverty and crime in Mexico City, and "El ángel exterminador" (1962), a surrealist film about a group of wealthy people trapped in a room. In addition to his film work, Wagner also directed and acted in Mexican television programs. He passed away in 1973 at the age of 67.
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