West German movie stars died in 1960
Here are 1 famous actors from West Germany died in 1960:
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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