Gustav Püttjer

Gustav Püttjer was a German actor known for his roles in Die lustigen Weiber (1936), Wie der Hase läuft (1937), and Comradeship (1931). He appeared in around 150 films from 1927 until his death in 1959.

Personal and Family Life

Born on May 15, 1886, in Hamburg, Germany, Gustav Püttjer began his career in acting on stage in 1911. Before becoming an actor, he was a trainer of big cats and polar bears at Hagenbeck Circus. After World War II, he settled in East Germany and mostly worked in productions by Defa.

Career

Püttjer became well-known for his character roles in films, often portraying seamen or miners, among others. He was a prolific character actor who utilized his North German dialect, which added charm to his performances. His warm and humorous portrayals endeared him to audiences, making him a beloved supporting actor.

Death and Legacy

Gustav Püttjer passed away on August 11, 1959, in East Berlin, East Germany. He left behind a legacy of diverse performances that spanned over three decades. His contribution to German cinema is remembered and celebrated through his extensive filmography.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
F.P.1 antwortet nicht 1932-12-22 Mann mit der Fistelstimme
Chemie und Liebe 1948-06-01 Charly
Kameradschaft 1931-11-17 Kaplan
Der große Mandarin 1949-02-18
Artisten 1935-03-12 Stallbursche bei Harry Peters
Westfront 1918: Vier von der Infanterie 1930-05-23 Der Hamburger
Die 3 Groschen-Oper 1931-02-18 Mackie Messer’s Gang Member
Holubice 1960-11-04 Roosters old man
Fünf unter Verdacht 1950-03-03 Ohlsen
Männer müssen so sein 1939-03-16 Plakatverteiler
Die vier Musketiere 1934-04-26 Kommandantur-Ordonanz
Quartett zu fünft 1949-06-03 Kalman
Schlösser und Katen 1957-02-09 postman
Tempo, Carlo, Tempo 1934-02-01 Ferry, sein Freund
Alter Kahn und junge Liebe 1957-02-22 Herrmann Vollbeck
Der Herr der Welt 1934-08-11 Becker
SAS 181 antwortet nicht 1959-07-02
Ein Unsichtbarer geht durch die Stadt 1933-09-28 Taxichauffeur
Mutter und Kind 1934-01-04
Lockvogel 1934-11-10 Matrose
Varieté 1935-09-17 Emil
August der Starke 1936-01-17
Unter heißem Himmel 1936-12-23 Kolk
Die lustigen Weiber 1936-01-24 Pistol
Die Frau meiner Träume 1944-08-25 Sprengmeister bei Groll
Fridericus 1937-02-08 Musketier Pieter Timm
Ein gewisser Herr Gran 1933-08-15
Vor uns liegt das Leben 1948-12-17 Lidden
…und über uns der Himmel 1947-12-09
Polizeibericht Überfall 1928-11-06
Im Sonderauftrag 1959-01-03 Ole
Fiete im Netz 1958-05-17 grandfather
Der Lotterieschwede 1958-09-11
Gejagt bis zum Morgen 1957-12-06
Gefährliche Fracht 1954-05-20
Stärker als die Nacht 1954-09-24
Jacke wie Hose 1953-04-29
Die letzte Heuer 1951-04-12 Gustav
Die Meere rufen 1951-12-14
Der Kahn der fröhlichen Leute 1950-02-17
Bürgermeister Anna 1950-03-24
Carola Lamberti – Eine vom Zirk

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