Alfred Maack was a German actor known for his roles in Opfer der Leidenschaft, Alter Kahn und junge Liebe, and Palace Scandal. He was born on April 5, 1882, in Hamburg, Germany, and became a recognizable figure in the film industry.
Personal and Family Life
Alfred Maack began his acting career on stage in 1902 and performed extensively in various theaters throughout Germany. He was characterized as a robust, bald-headed actor often portraying hardworking characters like sailors and laborers. Maack’s love for the stage helped him gain popularity, which he carried into his film career.
Death and Legacy
Alfred Maack passed away on February 14, 1961, in West Berlin, West Germany. His contributions to cinema, especially in East German productions after the war, left a lasting legacy. He is remembered for his distinct character portrayals that highlighted the working class.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der Teufel vom Mühlenberg | 1955-04-06 | der Graue Köhler |
| Das geheimnisvolle Wrack | 1954-06-04 | Großvater Timm |
| Musketier Meier III | 1938-03-17 | Landsturmmann Siedentopp |
| Hexen | 1954-09-02 | August Bast |
| Der Etappenhase | 1937-03-16 | Claus Ummen – Landsturmmann |
| Junge Adler | 1944-05-24 | Lagerverwalter |
| Alter Kahn und junge Liebe | 1957-02-22 | Heinrich „Hein“ Borchert, Schiffer |
| Weiße Wäsche | 1942-09-22 | Adolf Boeckel |
| Gefährliche Fracht | 1954-05-20 | Martens |
| Meine Frau macht Musik | 1958-04-02 | porter |
| Die Degenhardts | 1944-08-11 | |
| Für die Katz’ | 1940-09-13 | |
| Fracht von Baltimore | 1938-10-13 | Matrose der Reederei Heitmann |
| Ein Mädchen geht an Land | 1938-09-29 | Quandt |
| Anna Susanna | 1953-02-27 | Peer Frensen |
| Das Mädchen Juanita | 1945-03-02 | |
| Der Kahn der fröhlichen Leute | 1950-02-17 | August |
| Am Abend nach der Oper | 1945-08-31 | Anton Schmidt |
| Heiratsschwindler | 1938-02-15 | |
| Vor uns liegt das Leben | 1948-12-17 | Bauer Mewes |
| Schüsse in Kabine 7 | 1938-02-18 | Kapitän Zanten |
| …und über uns der Himmel | 1947-12-09 | |
| Die Meere rufen | 1951-12-14 | |
| Rotation | 1949-09-16 | |
| Ehe im Schatten | 1947-10-03 | |
| Die blauen Schwerter | 1949-12-30 | |
| Leuchtfeuer | 1954-12-03 | Kapitän der ‘Fortuna’ |
| Frauenschicksale | 1952-06-12 | |
| Stern von Rio | 1940-03-20 |