Ekkehard Arendt was an Austrian actor best known for his roles in Mary (1931), Elisabeth von Österreich (1931), and Bon Voyage (1933).
Personal and Family Life
Born on June 10, 1892, in Vienna, Austria, Arendt had a significant career in acting during the 1920s and 1930s. He served in the Austrian Army during World War I before moving to Germany, where he worked extensively in both stage performances and films.
Career
Arendt’s acting talent earned him recognition in the film industry. He began to make a name for himself at the end of the 1920s and continued to appear in films throughout the 1930s, including Alfred Hitchcock’s “Mary – Sir John greift ein” (1930), where he played Handel Vane. His career was not without challenges, as he faced a week-long arrest by the Gestapo in 1935 after appearing in a Berlin cabaret.
Death and Legacy
Ekkehard Arendt passed away on May 10, 1954, in Vienna, Austria. His contributions to cinema during a tumultuous period in history remain significant, and he is remembered for his character roles that captivated audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Liebelei | 1933-03-10 | Leutnant von Lensky |
| Mary | 1931-03-02 | Handel Fane |
| Luise, Königin von Preußen | 1931-12-04 | Prinz Louis Ferdinand |
| Der brave Sünder | 1931-10-21 | Direktor Härtl |
| Elisabeth von Österreich | 1931-07-20 | Kronprinz Rudolf |
| Der Alte Fritz – 1. Friede | 1928-01-20 | Der Leutnant von X. |
| Der falsche Prinz | 1927-12-01 | Baron von Korff, sein Freund |
| Der Katzensteg | 1927-05-31 | Engelbert |
| Die wunderbare Lüge der Nina Petrowna | 1929-04-15 | |
| Der goldene Abgrund | 1927-09-26 | Claires Freund |
| Phantome des Glücks | 1930-01-02 | |
| Johann Strauss, k. u. k. Hofkapellmeister | 1932-08-11 | Joseph Strauß |
| Les amours de Blanche Neige | 1947-08-14 | |
| Rosen aus dem Süden | 1934-08-29 | Toni Mödlinger |
| Laster der Menschheit | 1927-04-05 | |
| § 173 St.G.B. Blutschande | 1929-10-16 | Gärtnergehilfe |