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

TitleRelease DateCharacter
F.P.1 antwortet nicht1932-12-22Mann mit der Fistelstimme
Chemie und Liebe1948-06-01Charly
Kameradschaft1931-11-17Kaplan
Der große Mandarin1949-02-18
Artisten1935-03-12Stallbursche bei Harry Peters
Westfront 1918: Vier von der Infanterie1930-05-23Der Hamburger
Die 3 Groschen-Oper1931-02-18Mackie Messer’s Gang Member
Holubice1960-11-04Roosters old man
Fünf unter Verdacht1950-03-03Ohlsen
Männer müssen so sein1939-03-16Plakatverteiler
Die vier Musketiere1934-04-26Kommandantur-Ordonanz
Quartett zu fünft1949-06-03Kalman
Schlösser und Katen1957-02-09postman
Tempo, Carlo, Tempo1934-02-01Ferry, sein Freund
Alter Kahn und junge Liebe1957-02-22Herrmann Vollbeck
Der Herr der Welt1934-08-11Becker
SAS 181 antwortet nicht1959-07-02
Ein Unsichtbarer geht durch die Stadt1933-09-28Taxichauffeur
Mutter und Kind1934-01-04
Lockvogel1934-11-10Matrose
Varieté1935-09-17Emil
August der Starke1936-01-17
Unter heißem Himmel1936-12-23Kolk
Die lustigen Weiber1936-01-24Pistol
Die Frau meiner Träume1944-08-25Sprengmeister bei Groll
Fridericus1937-02-08Musketier Pieter Timm
Ein gewisser Herr Gran1933-08-15
Vor uns liegt das Leben1948-12-17Lidden
…und über uns der Himmel1947-12-09
Polizeibericht Überfall1928-11-06
Im Sonderauftrag1959-01-03Ole
Fiete im Netz1958-05-17grandfather
Der Lotterieschwede1958-09-11
Gejagt bis zum Morgen1957-12-06
Gefährliche Fracht1954-05-20
Stärker als die Nacht1954-09-24
Jacke wie Hose1953-04-29
Die letzte Heuer1951-04-12Gustav
Die Meere rufen1951-12-14
Der Kahn der fröhlichen Leute1950-02-17
Bürgermeister Anna1950-03-24
Carola Lamberti – Eine vom Zirk

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