German actors who deceased in 1984
Here are 7 famous actors from Germany died in 1984:
Wolfgang Staudte
Wolfgang Staudte (October 9, 1906 Saarbrücken-January 19, 1984 Maribor) also known as Staudte, charge, Wolfgang Georg Friedrich Staudte, Georg Friedrich Staudte, Wolfgang (Georg Friedrich) Staudte or Georg Friedrich Wolfgang Staudt was a German film director, screenwriter, actor, television director, film producer, film editor and voice actor.
Staudte was considered one of the most important filmmakers of post-war German cinema. He began his career as an actor in the 1920s, but later turned to directing and became known for his anti-Nazi films, such as "The Murderers Are Among Us" (1946), which was the first film made in Germany after World War II. Staudte was also one of the founders of DEFA, the state-owned film studio in East Germany. He made numerous films in both East and West Germany, and won several awards for his work. In addition to his film career, Staudte also worked in television, producing and directing programs for both East and West German television. He died in 1984 while on vacation in Yugoslavia.
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Otto Lang
Otto Lang (August 24, 1906-June 24, 1984) was a German actor.
He was born in Würzburg, Germany and began his acting career in the 1920s in German films. In 1933, Lang fled Germany due to the rise of the Nazi regime and relocated to Hollywood, where he continued his acting career in American films. Lang appeared in over 70 films, including Mata Hari (1931), Let's Make a Million (1937), and Hangmen Also Die! (1943). After his retirement from acting in the 1950s, Lang became a successful skiing filmmaker and instructor. He was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1983. Lang passed away the following year in Sun Valley, Idaho.
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Paul Dahlke
Paul Dahlke (April 12, 1904 Strzeżenice-November 23, 1984 Salzburg) also known as Paul Victor Ernst Dahlke was a German actor and narrator.
He started his career in the theater as a stage actor in the 1920s and later moved on to film and television. He appeared in over 160 films and numerous television shows in his career, often playing supporting roles. Dahlke was also a successful voice-over artist, lending his voice to narrations, dubbing of foreign films, and radio plays. He was most known for his work in the German crime series "Tatort" where he appeared frequently as a guest actor. Dahlke was honored with many awards for his contribution to the film and theater industry, including the Filmband in Gold for his lifetime achievement.
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Willy Semmelrogge
Willy Semmelrogge (March 15, 1923 Berlin-April 10, 1984 Berlin) a.k.a. Willi Semmelrogge was a German actor. He had two children, Martin Semmelrogge and Joachim Bernhard.
Willy Semmelrogge began his acting career as a stage actor in Berlin after World War II. He then went on to appear in films and television shows, becoming a well-known face in German cinema. Some of his most notable roles include Wilhelm Knolle in the film "Der Hauptmann von Köpenick" and Kriminalrat Lutz in the TV series "Derrick". Semmelrogge was also a voice actor, lending his voice to the German dubs of popular films such as "The Godfather" and "Star Wars". Despite his success as an actor, Semmelrogge struggled with alcoholism and passed away at the age of 61 due to complications from liver disease.
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Ernst Hausman
Ernst Hausman (June 3, 1916 Leipzig-June 11, 1984 Vienna) also known as Ernst Haeussermann, Ernst Häussermann, Ernst Haeusserman, Ernst Heinz Häussermann, Ernst [Heinz] Häussermann or Ernst Häusermann was a German actor, film director and theatre director.
He began his career in the theatre in the 1930s before transitioning to film in the 1950s. His notable acting roles include appearances in "The Tin Drum" (1979) and "Nosferatu the Vampyre" (1979). As a director, he is best known for his work on the film "The Rebel" (1961), which starred his frequent collaborator, the actor and singer Peter Kraus. Hausman was also a prolific stage director, working at theatres in Berlin, Hamburg, and Vienna throughout his career. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his contributions to the arts in 1973.
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Rudolf Platte
Rudolf Platte (February 12, 1904 Hörde-December 18, 1984 Berlin) a.k.a. Rudolf Antonius Heinrich Platte, Rudi Platte, Rudolph Platte, Platte, Rudi plate, Rudolph plate or plate was a German actor.
Platte began his acting career in the 1920s in Berlin and appeared in over 200 films throughout his career. He became known for his comedic roles and was a popular character actor in both film and television. Platte also worked extensively in the theater and was a founding member of the Berliner Ensemble, a theater company co-founded by Bertolt Brecht. Despite his success as an actor, Platte faced persecution during the Nazi era due to his Jewish heritage and was forced to go into hiding to avoid arrest. After the war, he returned to acting and continued to work steadily until his death in 1984 at the age of 80.
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Herbert A.E. Böhme
Herbert A.E. Böhme (September 7, 1897 Wrocław-June 29, 1984 Hamburg) also known as Herbert Boehme, Herbert Böhme, Robert Boehme or Herbert A. E. Boehme was a German actor.
He first began his acting career in the 1920s, performing in theaters across Germany. He later transitioned to film and appeared in over 50 films throughout his career. Böhme became known for his ability to portray both comedic and dramatic roles. He is best remembered for his roles in the films "Münchhausen" (1943) and "The Great Love" (1942). In addition to his work in film, he was also active in radio and television dramas. Böhme was known for being a versatile and talented actor who left a lasting impact on German cinema.
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