Axel Monjé was an American actor born on June 6, 1910, in Bremerhaven, Germany. He is best known for his roles in “Der keusche Lebemann,” “The Plot to Assassinate Hitler,” and “Die Mücke.” He passed away on August 18, 1962, in West Berlin, West Germany.
Personal and Family Life
From a young age, Axel Monjé aspired to be an actor and pursued voice and acting lessons with Kurt Meister. Besides his performances, he also worked in radio, providing voice dubbing for famous actors such as Errol Flynn and Cary Grant. His military service during the war interrupted his acting career.
Final Performance
Axel Monjé’s last performance took place at the Theater des Westens in the musical “My Fair Lady,” where he stepped in as an understudy. Tragically, he suffered a heart attack while on stage as Colonel Pickering. He died shortly after the incident, at the age of 52, while being taken to the hospital.
Death and Legacy
Monjé died on August 18, 1962, leaving a notable legacy in the theater and film industry. His sudden passing during a performance shocked many in the entertainment world. He is remembered for his contributions to acting and voice work, especially his role in dubbing various Hollywood stars.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Peter schießt den Vogel ab | 1959-05-14 | Marilyns Komplize |
| Rivalen am Steuer | 1957-04-25 | Manfred Falk |
| Der Zarewitsch | 1954-08-11 | |
| Das kunstseidene Mädchen | 1960-02-16 | Klingfeld |
| Zentrale Rio | 1939-10-04 | Segeant Gonzaga |
| Canaris | 1954-12-29 | SD-Offizier |
| Der 20. Juli | 1955-06-21 | SS-Brigadeführer |
| Die Mücke | 1954-10-17 | |
| … und wenn’s nur einer wär’ … | 1949-03-18 | Osterheld |
| Die letzte Nacht der Titanic | 1955-04-12 | Stanley Lord |
| Der Prozeß Mary Dugan | 1956-05-12 | Staatsanwalt Galway |
| Freddy, die Gitarre und das Meer | 1959-04-27 | Barbesitzer |
| Ein Mann vergißt die Liebe | 1955-03-17 | |
| Der Auftrag Höglers | 1950-01-27 | Dr.Kayser |
| Emil und die Detektive | 1954-10-14 | Der Herr vom Kriminalamt |
| Mein Leben für Irland | 1941-01-02 | Colman Barry |
| Drei Orangen | 1959-01-03 | Bernhard Cormann |
| Rittmeister Wronski | 1954-10-11 | Major Momenbek |
| Die sieben Kleider der Katrin | 1954-08-12 | Ilses Verlobter |
| Parkstrasse 13 | 1939-05-03 | |
| Elisabeth von England | 1961-01-19 | Espinoza |
| Millowitsch-Theater – Der keusche Lebemann | 1958-05-02 | Walter Riemann |
| Komm zurück… | 1953-12-04 | |
| Blutsbrüderschaft | 1941-01-03 | Peter Markwitz |
| Für die Katz’ | 1940-09-13 | Peter Tapken |
| Kornblumenblau | 1939-12-15 | |
| Beate | 1948-08-06 | Edgar Lehmann |
| Die fremde Frau | 1939-08-31 | Ilmari |
| Majestäten | 1960-10-08 | Marschall |
| Falschmünzer | 1940-11-19 | Obersturmführer Dr. Bradt |