Hadrian Maria Netto was an American actor known for his roles in The Testament of Dr. Mabuse, Bel Ami, and Die fromme Lüge. He was born on June 6, 1885, in Leipzig, Germany, and passed away in 1948 in Berlin, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Hadrian Maria Netto was married to the writer Hertha Margarete Maria von Puttkamer. Before pursuing a career in acting, he studied constitutional law and served as a cavalry captain during World War I. After the war, he sought a more artistic path, beginning his writing career in 1918, and later discovered his passion for acting, which he pursued for many years.
Career Highlights
Netto began his acting career in the theater in 1920, the same year he appeared in his first film titled “Das Skelett des Herrn Markutius.” Although he mainly focused on theater, he occasionally participated in silent film productions. He continued acting successfully even during World War II, featuring in films such as Trenck, der Pandur, Diesel, and Der Mann, dem man den Namen stahl.
Death and Legacy
Hadrian Maria Netto died in 1948 in Berlin, Germany. His contributions to both theater and film left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. He is remembered as a versatile artist who excelled in various creative fields, including acting and writing.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Mein Sohn, der Herr Minister | 1937-07-06 | Ministerpräsident |
| Die Koffer des Herrn O.F. | 1931-12-02 | Friseur Jean |
| Bel Ami | 1939-02-21 | Rival |
| Die Rothschilds | 1940-07-17 | |
| Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse | 1933-04-21 | Nicolai Griforiew |
| Zwei Welten | 1940-01-05 | Ökonomierat Bremer-Bratt |
| Tanz auf dem Vulkan | 1938-11-30 | |
| Land der Liebe | 1937-06-09 | Major Roscoe – Adjutant des Königs |
| Der Mann, dem man den Namen stahl | 1945-03-01 | |
| Frau nach Maß | 1940-03-23 | |
| M – Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder | 1931-05-11 | Polizeihauptmann |
| Wenn ich König wär | 1934-01-09 | Julius |
| Einmal eine große Dame sein | 1934-02-10 |