West German movie stars died at 75
Here are 3 famous actors from West Germany died at 75:
Gert Fröbe
Gert Fröbe (February 25, 1913 Zwickau-September 5, 1988 Munich) a.k.a. Gert Frobe, Karl Gert Frobe, Karl Gerhart Fröbe, Gert Froebe, Karl-Gerhart Froeber, Karl Gerhart "Gert" Probe, Karl Gerhart "Gert" Frobe, Fröbe Gert, Karl Gerhard Fröbe, Karl-Gerhart Fröber, Gerd Furube, Fröber Karl Gerhart, Karl Gerhart "Gert" Froebe or Karl-Gerhart Fröbe was a West German actor, violinist, voice actor, singer and screenwriter. He had three children, Utz Fröbe, Beate Fröbe and Andreas Seyferth.
He died as a result of myocardial infarction.
Gert Fröbe is best known for his role as the villainous Auric Goldfinger in the 1964 James Bond film "Goldfinger". However, he had a prolific career in German and international films starting in the 1940s, with over 100 film credits to his name. Some of his notable roles included Baron Bomburst in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968) and Mr. Kühne in "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines" (1965).
Before becoming an actor, Fröbe was a successful violinist and played in various orchestras. He also performed as a singer and recorded several albums, including a collection of German folk songs. Later in his career, he began working as a voice actor, providing German dubs for international films such as "The African Queen" (1951) and "Ben-Hur" (1959).
Fröbe was a controversial figure due to his membership in the Nazi party during World War II, which he joined in 1929. However, he later claimed to have been a pacifist and only joined the party to further his acting career. Despite this controversy, Fröbe remains a beloved figure in German cinema and is considered one of its greatest actors.
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O. E. Hasse
O. E. Hasse (July 11, 1903 Obrzycko-September 12, 1978 Berlin) also known as Otto Hasse, Otto Ed. Hasse, Otto Ernst Hasse, O.E. Hasse or O. E. Hasse was a West German actor, theatre director and voice actor.
He started his career as a stage actor and later transitioned to films, becoming a popular character actor in West German cinema. Hasse appeared in over 70 films, including notable performances in "The Confessions of Felix Krull", "The Devil Strikes at Night" and "The Mistake". He was also known for his voice acting work, providing the German dub voice for iconic actors such as Charlie Chaplin and Laurence Olivier. In addition to acting, Hasse was a respected theatre director and co-founded the Maxim Gorki Theatre in East Berlin. He was awarded numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, including the National Prize of East Germany and the Order of Merit of Berlin.
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Erich Kästner
Erich Kästner (February 23, 1899 Dresden-July 29, 1974 Munich) also known as Kästner, Erich, Berhold Bürger, Melchior Kurz, Berthold Bürger, Eric Kästner, Erich Kaestner, Eberhard Foerster, Emil Erich Kästner or Erich Kastner was a West German writer, screenwriter, author, poet, satirist and actor. He had one child, Thomas Kästner.
Erich Kästner is best known for his children's books, such as "Emil and the Detectives," which has been translated into over 60 languages and adapted into several films. However, he also wrote for adults and covered a range of topics, including politics, everyday life, and love. Kästner's work was banned by the Nazi government for being too critical, but he continued to publish under pseudonyms during this time. After World War II, he became involved in the rebuilding of German culture and was a member of the PEN Club and German Academy of Arts. Kästner was known for his wit, humor, and keen observations of the human condition.
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