West German movie stars died at 77

Here are 1 famous actors from West Germany died at 77:

Paul Rehkopf

Paul Rehkopf (May 21, 1872 Braunschweig-June 29, 1949 Berlin) also known as Rehkopf, P. Rehkopf or Rehkopf Paul was a West German actor and character actor.

Rehkopf was born in Brunswick, Germany and started his acting career at a young age. He gained recognition for his performances in various plays, including some of the works of William Shakespeare. Rehkopf also appeared in several silent films in the early 20th century. He is best known for his roles in the films "M" (1931), "Kuhle Wampe" (1932), and "Der Postmeister" (1940).

During the Third Reich, Rehkopf continued to work as an actor, appearing in several propaganda films. However, after World War II, he was briefly detained by the Allies due to his involvement with the Nazi regime. He was eventually released and continued to act until his death in 1949.

Rehkopf is remembered as a versatile actor who played a range of characters throughout his career. He was widely respected by his peers and is considered to be an important figure in the history of German theater and cinema.

Read more about Paul Rehkopf on Wikipedia »

Related articles