Swiss movie stars died before 40
Here are 3 famous actors from Switzerland died before 40:
Marc Porel
Marc Porel (January 3, 1949 Lausanne-August 15, 1983 Casablanca) a.k.a. Marc Landry was a Swiss actor. He had one child, Bérangère de Lagâtinerie.
He died in meningitis.
Marc Porel was born in Lausanne, Switzerland and raised in Paris, France. He began his acting career in 1970, appearing in the film "Le Distrait" directed by Pierre Richard. Porel went on to appear in numerous films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including "La Race des seigneurs" and "Le Secret" both directed by Claude Lelouch.
In addition to his work in film, Porel also acted in several television series, including "Les Cinq Dernières Minutes" and "Les Enquêtes du commissaire Maigret". He was known for playing tough, brooding characters with a dangerous edge.
Despite his successful career, Porel struggled with drug addiction throughout his life. He was married to actress Marie Laforêt from 1975 to 1978, and they had one daughter together, Bérangère de Lagâtinerie.
Porel died tragically at the age of 34 from meningitis while filming a movie in Morocco. Despite his brief career and personal struggles, he remains an important figure in French cinema.
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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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