Benno Gellenbeck was a German actor who is best known for Bürgerkrieg in Russland (1967), Cliff Dexter (1966), and Am Abend ins Odeon (1960).
Personal and Family Life
Benno Gellenbeck was born on October 13, 1910, in Gladbeck, Germany. He dedicated his life to acting and gained recognition in the film industry. Not much is known about his personal life or family, as he kept those details private throughout his career.
Career
He appeared in numerous films and television shows from the 1940s to the 1970s. Some notable works include roles in Der Frosch mit der Maske (1959) and Pension Schöller (1960). Gellenbeck’s performances contributed significantly to the German film scene during that period.
Death and Legacy
Benno Gellenbeck passed away on September 6, 1974, in Hamburg, West Germany. His contributions to cinema remain appreciated, and he is remembered for his diverse roles in film and television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der Frosch mit der Maske | 1959-09-04 | |
| Ich zähle täglich meine Sorgen | 1960-05-11 | Figueiras |
| Salem Aleikum | 1959-12-03 | Gangster Sascha |
| Pension Schöller | 1960-07-14 | Artist Zarini |
| Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull | 1957-04-24 | 1. Zöllner |
| Zwei wie wir… und die Eltern wissen von nichts | 1966-11-24 | Herr Müller |
| Die Räuber | 1969-11-23 | Graf von Moor |
| Romeo und Julia von Berlin | 1957-07-20 | Kriminalbeamter |
| Eine Gefangene bei Stalin und Hitler | 1968-01-26 | Heinrich Kurella |
| Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen | 1956-09-06 | Bauer |
| Das Wunder von Lengede | 1969-02-28 | Waldhoff |
| Die begnadete Angst | 1958-11-23 | 2. Volksbeauftrager |
| Über den Gehorsam. Szenen aus Deutschland, wo die Unterwerfung des eigenen Willens unter einen Fremden als Tugend gilt | 1968-08-31 | 5. Arbeiter / Polizist |
| Das Kriminalgericht | 1963-01-01 | |
| Der Fall Maria Schäfer | 1965-02-09 | Franz Kammer |
| Bergkristall | 1954-12-23 | Der Sturmjackel |
| Klavier zu verkaufen | 1954-07-30 | Herr Krumm |
| John Walker schreibt an seine Mutter | 1954-07-22 | Polizist |
| Falschmünzer | 1940-11-19 | Professor der Zeichenklasse |
| Abu Kasems Pantoffeln | 1957-05-09 | Erster Gerichtsdiener |
| Unruhige Nacht | 1958-10-29 | |
| Der Schinderhannes | 1958-12-17 | |
| Die Sünderin | 1951-01-18 | The Art Dealer |
| Dr. Crippen lebt | 1958-02-20 | |
| Das Rätsel der roten Orchidee | 1962-03-01 | |
| Der Schatz im Silbersee | 1962-12-12 | Woodward (voice) |
| Stahlnetz | 1958-03-14 | Wirt Alfred |
| Polizeifunk ruft | 1966-12-05 | Willi Sommer |
| Intercontinental-Express | 1966-04-04 | Zugführer |
| Ein Fall für Titus Bunge | 1967-08-02 | Polizist |
| Cliff Dexter | 1966-10-19 | Sörens |
| Hafenpolizei | 1963-10-07 | |
| John Klings Abenteuer | 1965-10-13 | Polizeiposten 6 |
| Großer Mann, was nun? | 1967-09-27 | Sprössing |
| Graf Luckner | 1973-02-20 | Pidder |