West German movie stars died in 1980
Here are 3 famous actors from West Germany died in 1980:
Helmut Käutner
Helmut Käutner (March 25, 1908 Düsseldorf-April 20, 1980 Castellina in Chianti) also known as Helmut Kautner, Paul Günther Helmut Käutner, Käutner or Helmut Koytner was a West German film director, actor, screenwriter, film producer, production designer, film art director, television director, television producer and writer.
He began his career in the film industry in the 1930s, but his work was later censored and banned by the Nazis due to its supposed subversive nature. Despite this setback, Käutner continued to pursue his craft after the war, creating acclaimed films such as "Under the Bridges" and "The Devil's General." In addition to his work in film, he also worked extensively in television and theater, and was known for his versatility and attention to detail. he won many awards for his contribution to the film industry, including Best Direction at the Berlin International Film Festival. Käutner is considered one of the most influential directors of his time and his work has had a lasting impact on the film industry.
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Walter Rilla
Walter Rilla (August 22, 1894 Neunkirchen-November 21, 1980 Rosenheim) also known as Walter Wilhelm Karl Ernst Rilla or Walter Rilia was a West German actor, film director, screenwriter, writer and film producer. He had one child, Wolf Rilla.
Rilla began his acting career in the 1910s, appearing in theater productions in Berlin. He made his film debut in 1920 and quickly became a popular actor in German silent films. Rilla continued acting in films during the Weimar Republic, but his career was interrupted by the rise of the Nazi party. He fled to Austria in 1933 and later settled in England, where he continued his acting career and also worked as a screenwriter and film producer. Rilla appeared in a number of British films, including the wartime propaganda film "The Next of Kin" (1942) and the classic horror film "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954). In addition to his work in film, Rilla wrote novels and plays and directed several films, including the 1949 drama "The Lost People." Despite living outside of Germany for many years, Rilla remained active in the German film industry and received several awards for his contributions to German culture.
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Harry Halm
Harry Halm (January 17, 1901 Berlin-November 1, 1980 Munich) also known as H. Halm was a West German actor.
He studied at the Folkwang Universität der Künste in Essen and began his career in theater in the 1920s. He later transitioned to film acting and appeared in over 150 films during his career. He starred in several notable German films such as "Die Feuerzangenbowle" (1944), "Anonyme Briefe" (1949), and "Das Phantom von Soho" (1964). He was known for his versatility as an actor and was equally adept at performing comedic and dramatic roles. He worked with several prominent German directors including Helmut Käutner, Wolfgang Staudte, and Werner Herzog. Halm also performed on television and was a part of the cast of several German TV series. He was recognized with several awards for his contributions to German cinema throughout his career.
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