Swiss movie stars died in 1959
Here are 2 famous actors from Switzerland died in 1959:
Grock
Grock (January 10, 1880 Loveresse-July 14, 1959 Imperia) also known as Adrian Wettach or Charles Adrien Wettach was a Swiss clown, composer, musician, writer and actor.
Grock was one of the most famous and highly paid clowns of the 20th century. He began his career as a young boy in circuses throughout Europe, and by the 1920s had become a household name. In addition to his highly physical and acrobatic style of clowning, Grock was also a talented musician and composer, and would often incorporate music into his performances. He composed over 50 pieces of music, many of which were popular hits in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s. Grock was also a published author, and wrote several books about his life and experiences as a clown. Despite his success, he remained humble and always considered himself a clown first and foremost. He retired in the 1950s, and spent the remainder of his life in a villa in Imperia, Italy, where he passed away in 1959 at the age of 79.
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Emil Hegetschweiler
Emil Hegetschweiler (October 15, 1887 Zürich-October 1, 1959 Zürich) a.k.a. Emil Johannes Hegetschweiler, Hegi or Emil Johann Hegetschweiler was a Swiss actor.
He began his career as a stage actor and worked in various theaters in Switzerland and Germany. He appeared in over 50 films, including "Gilberte de Courgenay" (1941) and "Der 10. Mai" (1957). Hegetschweiler was known for his versatile acting skills, which allowed him to portray a wide range of characters. He was particularly popular for his comedic roles and was considered one of the most prominent Swiss actors of his time. In addition to his acting career, Hegetschweiler also worked as a theater director and a teacher at the Zurich Drama School. He was married to the actress Alice Hegetschweiler and had one son, the actor and director Fredi Hegetschweiler.
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