Swiss movie stars died at 39
Here are 2 famous actors from Switzerland died at 39:
George Gebhardt
George Gebhardt (September 21, 1879 Basel-May 2, 1919 New York) otherwise known as George Gebhard, George Gebhart, Frank Gebhardt, Mr. Gebhardt, Joseph Gebhart, Joseph Gebhardt also or Joseph Gebhart also was a Swiss actor and film director.
He died caused by tuberculosis.
Born in Basel, Switzerland, George Gebhardt began his career as a stage actor before transitioning to film in the early 1900s. He appeared in several films for the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, including the iconic 1903 film "The Great Train Robbery." Gebhardt eventually began directing his own films, including "The Burglar on the Roof" and "The Heart of a Show Girl." Despite his success in the film industry, he struggled with health issues and was diagnosed with tuberculosis. He continued working on films until his untimely death in 1919 at the age of 39.
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Hans Rehmann
Hans Rehmann (March 20, 1900 Zürich-August 10, 1939 Langenthal) was a Swiss actor.
He began his career in theatre before transitioning to film in the 1920s. Some of his most notable films include "Zur Chronik von Grieshuus" (1925), "The Divine Spark" (1935), and "Füsilier Wipf" (1938). Rehmann was known for his dramatic performances and versatility as an actor. He passed away at the young age of 39 due to pneumonia, leaving behind a legacy as one of Switzerland's most beloved actors.
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