Ernst Deutsch was an American actor best known for his roles in The Third Man, Der Prozeß, and Isle of the Dead. Born on September 16, 1890, in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now the Czech Republic), he made significant contributions to theatre and film.
Personal and Family Life
Ernst Deutsch was married to Anuschka Fuchs, and they remained together until his death on March 22, 1969. After World War II, he returned to Vienna but settled in Berlin starting in 1951. His Jewish heritage forced him to leave Germany in 1933, prompting a series of relocations throughout Europe before he eventually immigrated to the United States.
Career
Deutsch had a remarkable career as a character actor, often recognized for his intense and dramatic performances. He began acting on stage in 1914 at the Wiener Volksbuehne and later performed at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin under the esteemed director Max Reinhardt. During the 1950s and 60s, he continued to take on character roles, often portraying older characters with white hair.
Death and Legacy
Ernst Deutsch passed away from a heart attack on March 22, 1969, in West Berlin, West Germany. His work in film and theatre has left a lasting impact, especially given the challenges he faced due to his Jewish roots during the rise of the Nazi regime. His legacy is preserved through his performances, which continue to be appreciated by audiences today.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
The Third Man
1949-08-31
‘Baron’ Kurtz
Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam
1920-10-28
Rabbi Famulus
Isle of the Dead
1945-09-01
Dr. Drossos
Sebastian Kneipp
1958-11-27
Papst Leo XIII
Jedermann
1958-08-23
Tod
The Marriage of Corbal
1936-05-28
The Fugitive
Night Plane from Chungking
1943-05-31
Major Brissac
The Man I Married
1940-08-09
Otto
Der Prozeß
1948-03-05
Tempeldiener Scharf
K – Das Haus des Schweigens
1951-03-27
Abel de Yonkh
Nurse Edith Cavell
1939-08-31
Dr. Schroeder, Public Prosecutor
Prisoner of Japan
1942-07-22
Matsuru
Von morgens bis mitternachts
1920-01-01
Kassierer
Escape
1940-11-01
Baron von Reiber (uncredited)
So Ends Our Night
1941-02-27
Dr. Behr
Vor Sonnenuntergang
1962-12-06
Matthias Clausen
Soll und Haben
1924-10-09
Bernhard
Das alte Gesetz
1923-10-29
Baruch Mayer
Monika Vogelsang
1920-01-02
Johannes Walterspiel
Artisten – Im Zauber der Manege
1928-01-26
Maranoff
Zwei unterm Himmelszelt
1927-12-23
Pierre Marescot, Eintänzer
Blondes Gift
1919-08-28
Rolf Röhm
Der Film im Film
1924-06-26
Himself
Der Fall Bohr
1966-12-01
Peter von Bohr
Haß
1920-01-01
Arzt
Die Frau im Käfig
1919-07-18
Der Galeerensträfling
1920-07-23
Judith Trachtenberg
1920-12-09
Raphael Trachtenberg
Reunion in France
1942-12-25
Captain
Das Frauenhaus von Brescia
1920-01-01
Luigi
Irrungen
1919-02-14
Das brennende Geheimnis
1923-09-27
Symphonie Wien
1952-06-25
Brennendes Land
1921-03-10
Vikar Benedikt
Herzog Ferrantes Ende
1922-11-01
Orlando
Die Jagd nach dem Tode – 2. Teil: Die verbotene Stadt
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