Gustav Diessl was an Austrian actor best known for his roles in Die Herrin von Atlantis, Kolberg, and Die weiße Hölle vom Piz Palü. He was born on December 30, 1899, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, and passed away on March 20, 1948, in Vienna, Austria.
Personal and Family Life
Gustav Diessl came from an artistic background and studied painting and sculpture before becoming an actor. He was married twice, first to Irmgard Amalie Wettach, from whom he divorced, and then to opera singer Maria Cebotari in 1938, with whom he had two sons. After his first marriage, he lived with actress Camilla Horn for several years.
Career
Diessl began his acting career as an extra in Vienna in 1916. He served in World War I, where he was captured and spent a year in a prisoner camp. After the war, he pursued acting full-time and made his film debut in 1921. He gained recognition, particularly for his role in the German propaganda film Kolberg during World War II, which aimed to boost morale among the German people.
Death and Legacy
Gustav Diessl died on March 20, 1948, from a heart attack after suffering two strokes. His contributions to film and theater left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his significant roles in German cinema during the early to mid-20th century.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Die Herrin von Atlantis | 1932-06-28 | Capt. Morange |
| Kolberg | 1945-01-30 | Schill |
| Die weiße Hölle vom Piz Palü | 1929-10-10 | Dr. Johannes Krafft |
| Westfront 1918: Vier von der Infanterie | 1930-05-23 | Karl |
| S.O.S. Eisberg | 1933-08-30 | Professor Dr. Karl Lorenz |
| The Mistress of Atlantis | 1932-12-25 | Morhange |
| Ich bin Sebastian Ott | 1939-08-10 | Strobl |
| Das indische Grabmal | 1938-01-27 | Sascha Demidoff |