West German movie stars died in 1962
Here are 1 famous actors from West Germany died in 1962:
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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