Ekkehard Arendt

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