Bernd Aldor was an American actor known for his roles in Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray, Der lebende Leichnam, and Visul lui Tanase. He was born on March 23, 1881, in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, and passed away on October 20, 1950, in Vienna, Austria.
Personal and Family Life
Bernd Aldor was married to Hilde until his death in 1950. He honed his acting skills at the Carl Arnau theater school in Vienna and began his career as an extra on stage. Unfortunately, he faced challenges during the Nazi era when he was banned from the Reichsfilmkammer due to unclear verification of his Aryan lineage.
Career
Aldor’s career was notably affected by the arrival of sound films, leading to his limited appearances in later movies. He was featured in several important films during his time, such as the 1917 social film Let There Be Light! His work included notable titles like Dreyfus and Elisabeth von Österreich.
Death and Legacy
Bernd Aldor died shortly after his appearance in Vienna in 1950. Despite the obstacles he faced during the war, he remains remembered for his contributions to early cinema. His performances in silent and early sound films continue to be acknowledged in film history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray | 1917-07-01 | Dorian Gray |
| Der Alte Fritz – 1. Friede | 1928-01-20 | Graf de Launay |
| Der Alte Fritz – 2. Ausklang | 1928-01-28 | Graf de Launay |
| Es werde Licht! 2. Teil | 1918-01-13 | Dr. Erich Mautner |
| Rennfieber | 1918-03-15 | |
| Es werde Licht! | 1917-03-02 | Georg Mauthner |
| Die tolle Heirat von Laló | 1918-11-01 | |
| Der Seelenverkäufer | 1919-01-01 | |
| Madame Récamier | 1920-10-25 | François-Joseph Talma |
| Visul lui Tanase | 1932-01-01 | He himself |
| Der lebende Leichnam | 1918-04-01 | |
| Der Weltspiegel | 1918-09-20 | |
| Der Weg ins Freie | 1918-01-04 | |
| Die Liebe des van Royk | 1918-01-01 | Artur van Royk |
| Die Furcht vor dem Weibe | 1921-06-23 | |
| Zirkusblut | 1916-05-05 | Georg Bertrand |
| Elisabeth von Österreich | 1931-07-20 | |
| Zwei Menschen | 1930-12-22 | |
| Glaubensketten | 1916-03-31 | |
| Halbseide | 1925-11-26 | Dr. Gonzales/Dr. Ranzau |