Frederick Valk was an American actor known for his roles in Night Train to Munich, Thunder Rock, and Dead of Night. He was born on June 10, 1895, in Hamburg, Germany, and later became a British subject.
Personal and Family Life
Frederick Valk was married to Diana Mary Quirk from May 27, 1941, until his death in 1956. The couple had two children together. At the time of his passing, Valk was living in London, where he built his acting career after fleeing from Nazi Germany.
Career Highlights
Valk was acclaimed for his acting, especially his performance as the psychiatrist in the horror classic Dead of Night. He also gained recognition for his portrayal of Shylock in The Merchant of Venice and had an unforgettable Othello. His work spanned various roles, from doctors to military commandants in British films, often seen as a result of his stern appearance.
Death and Legacy
Frederick Valk passed away on July 23, 1956, in London, England. His legacy lives on through his memorable performances and contributions to theater and film. Despite the adversities he faced as an emigrant, Valk managed to make a significant mark on the British film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Flanagan Boy | 1953-04-10 | Giuseppe Vecchi |
| Dead of Night | 1945-09-09 | Dr. Van Straaten |
| Saraband for Dead Lovers | 1948-10-04 | The Elector Ernest Augustus |
| Dangerous Moonlight | 1941-06-26 | Polish Bomber Commander |
| Magic Fire | 1955-06-30 | Minister von Moll |
| Dear Mr. Prohack | 1949-09-07 | Dr. Viega |
| Frenzy | 1946-02-11 | Dr. Ivan Krasner |
| Neutral Port | 1940-12-06 | Captain Traumer |
| Night Train to Munich | 1940-08-31 | Gestapo Officer |
| Gasbags | 1941-02-01 | Sturmfuehrer |
| Hotel Reserve | 1944-06-01 | Emil Schimler |
| What Price Freedom | 1955-01-01 | Commissar Krause |
| Traitor Spy | 1939-12-01 | German Ambassador |
| Never Let Me Go | 1953-03-18 | Kuragin |
| Thunder Rock | 1942-12-04 | Dr. Kurtz |
| Ho scelto l’amore | 1953-03-03 | il sacerdote del convento |
| The Colditz Story | 1955-01-25 | Kommandant |
| Albert R.N. | 1953-11-23 | Camp Kommandant |
| I Am a Camera | 1955-07-21 | Doctor |
| The Magic Box | 1952-01-01 | Maurice Guttenburg |
| Man: One Family | 1946-07-25 | Saul |
| Mrs. Fitzherbert | 1947-12-03 | King George III |
| Secret Venture | 1955-11-10 | Otto Weber |
| Top Secret | 1952-11-10 | Rakov |
| Outcast of the Islands | 1951-11-15 | Hudig |
| The Patient Vanishes | 1941-07-21 | Dr. Moger |
| Wicked as They Come | 1956-05-22 | Mr. Reisner |
| A Matter of Life and Death | 1946-12-15 | RAF Chaplain (uncredited) |
| Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents | 1953-01-07 | Vanderhof |