West German movie stars died at 68
Here are 3 famous actors from West Germany died at 68:
Hans Albers
Hans Albers (September 22, 1891 Hamburg-July 24, 1960 Starnberg) otherwise known as Hans Philipp August Albers, Hanne, Der blonde Hans or Hans Dampf in allen Gassen was a West German actor, singer and film producer.
Albers was the son of a ship's captain and grew up in a seafaring family. Before his acting career, he worked as a merchant sailor and sang in the cabarets of Hamburg's famous red-light district, St. Pauli. He made his film debut in 1914 and quickly became one of Germany's most popular actors in the 1920s and 30s, starring in over 100 films.
Albers' most famous role was as the smuggler Günther Lützow in the 1931 film "The Blue Angel", which also marked the debut of Marlene Dietrich. He continued acting and singing in films throughout the Nazi era, causing controversy because of his decision to stay in Germany during the war. After the war, Albers made a comeback and starred in several successful films including "The Kaiser's Lackey" and "The Man Who Sold Himself".
In addition to his acting career, Albers was also a successful singer and recorded several hit songs including "Flieger, grüß mir die Sonne", "Das Herz von St. Pauli" and "Auf der Reeperbahn nachts um halb eins". He also produced films through his own production company, Hans Albers-Film.
Albers died of a heart attack at the age of 68 in Starnberg, Germany. He is remembered as a beloved actor and singer who captured the spirit of Germany in the early 20th century.
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Iván Petrovich
Iván Petrovich (January 1, 1894 Novi Sad-October 18, 1962 Munich) a.k.a. Ivan Petrovich, Ivan Petrovitch, Borislav Petrowitsch, Petrovics Iván, Petrovitch, Swetislaw Petrowitsch, Petovich Szvetiszláv, Petrovics, Ivan Pétrovich, Svetislav Petrovic or Petrovics Szvetiszlav was a West German actor and singer.
He was born into a Serbian family and began his career as an opera singer, performing in various theaters across Europe. In the 1930s, he turned his attention to acting and landed his first film role in the German film "Ich bei Tag und du bei Nacht" (1932). He went on to appear in over 70 films, often playing supporting roles.
Despite his success in Germany, Petrovich was forced to flee the country in 1938 due to rising anti-Semitism. He eventually settled in the United States and continued his acting career, appearing in films such as "The Song of Bernadette" (1943) and "A Bell for Adano" (1945).
After World War II, Petrovich returned to Germany and continued his acting career there. He was known for his roles in films such as "The Devil's General" (1955) and "The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi" (1961).
In addition to his acting work, Petrovich was also a respected painter and sculptor. He died in Munich in 1962 at the age of 68.
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Reinhold Schünzel
Reinhold Schünzel (November 7, 1886 St. Pauli-November 11, 1954 Munich) also known as Reinhold Schunzel, Reinhold Schuenzel, Richard Scheer, Rheinhold Schünzel or Schünzel Reinhold was a West German film director, actor, screenwriter, film producer and writer. He had one child, Marianne Stewart.
He died in cardiovascular disease.
Schünzel started his career as a stage actor in the early 1900s and appeared in various theaters in Berlin, Vienna, and Hamburg. He later transitioned to film and directed his first feature film in 1917. Schünzel had a successful career in Germany's burgeoning film industry, directing over 40 films and appearing in over 80 movies as an actor.
Following the rise of the Nazi party, Schünzel was forced to flee Germany in 1933 due to his Jewish ancestry. He settled in the United States and continued to work as a director and actor in Hollywood films. He was involved in several notable films, including "The Three Musketeers" (1935) and "The Shop Around the Corner" (1940).
Schünzel returned to post-war Germany in the 1950s and continued to work in the film industry until his death. He was known for his versatility as a director and his ability to work across various genres. In addition to his film work, Schünzel was also a successful writer, having published several works including the novel "Ich war Jack Mortimer".
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