Carl Wery

Carl Wery was an American actor best known for his roles in “Das Tor zum Paradies,” “Heidi,” and “It Happened on July 20th.” He was born on August 7, 1894, in Trostberg, Germany, and passed away on March 14, 1975, in Munich, Bavaria, West Germany.

Personal and Family Life

Carl Wery was married to Erna Fentsch until his death in 1975. He had a strong presence in the entertainment industry, starting his career on stage in 1929. Wery gained recognition as a talented character actor.

Career

Wery began his acting career on stage in various German cities before transitioning to film. He became well-known in the 1950s for playing strong-willed and cantankerous characters. One of his most celebrated performances was in the 1958 film “Sebastian Kneipp,” where he portrayed the famous priest.

Death and Legacy

Carl Wery died on March 14, 1975, in Munich. His contributions to theater and film are remembered, including his work as a radio actor with Bayerischen Rundfunk. A street in Munich is named in his honor, reflecting his impact on the arts.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Am Galgen hängt die Liebe 1960-10-20 Nikolaos
Heimweh nach dir, mein grünes Tal 1960-12-21 Wilhelm von Hübner
In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus 1952-01-21 Gustl Wurzinger
Sebastian Kneipp 1958-11-27 Sebastian Kneipp
Tante Frieda – Neue Lausbubengeschichten 1965-12-22 Joseph Semmelmaier
Heidi 1952-11-13 Dr. Classen
Via Mala 1945-04-07 Jonas Lauretz
Der Meineidbauer 1956-10-19 Mathias Ferner
Die Christel von der Post 1956-12-20 Egon Hanke
Hochzeitsglocken 1954-01-15 Arnold Ditmar
Ave Maria 1953-09-07 Dr. Melartin
Dr. Holl 1951-03-23 Angelikas Vater
Die grünen Teufel von Monte Cassino 1958-04-23 General Heidenreich
Die große Versuchung 1952-12-18 Medizinalrat Dr. Bosch
Ohne Dich wird es Nacht 1956-08-16 Roberts Vater
San Salvatore 1956-03-09 Schriftsteller Althoff
Schwarzwaldmelodie 1956-08-09 Stettner
Die seltsame Geschichte des Brandner Kaspar 1949-02-01 Brandner Kasper
Lausbubengeschichten 1964-10-15 Joseph Semmelmaier
Wasser für Canitoga 1939-03-10 Vorarbeiter Westbrook
Es geschah am 20. Juli 1955-06-18 Generaloberst Friedrich Fromm
Und der Himmel lacht dazu 1954-11-23 Pfarrer von Siebenwiesen
Venus vor Gericht 1941-06-04 Oberstaatsanwalt
Emilia Galotti 1960-06-22 Herr Galotti
König Richard III. 1964-04-06 Heinrich VI
Arzt aus Leidenschaft 1959-08-20 Professor Ruge
Kleine Residenz 1942-05-28 Dr. Werner
Ein Sommer, den man nie vergißt 1959-12-18 Fürst Aufenberger
Kriegsgericht 1959-04-01 Stahmer sen.
Der Bauerndoktor von Bayrischzell 1957-07-31 Dr. Sebastian Doppelsieder
Hab Sonne im Herzen 1953-02-20 The old Grummel
Die Wildente 1961-10-11 Konsul Werle
Drei Kaiserjäger 1933-11-15 Berghofer, Wirt
Die Abrechnung 1963-05-11 General Bennigsen
Feinde 1940-11-07 Martin
Rosen für Bettina 1956-03-28 Dr. Brinkmann
Konsul Strotthoff 1954-07-14 Professor Wegener
Kameraden 1941-09-26 General von York
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