Hans Junkermann was a German actor who is best known for his roles in Die Fledermaus (1931), Delikatessen (1930), and Liebeswalzer (1930).
Personal and Family Life
Hans Junkermann was born on February 24, 1872, in Stuttgart, Germany. He came from a family of actors; his father, August Heinrich Junkermann, and his mother, Rosa LaSeur, were both involved in the theater. He married Julia Serda in 1911, and they had one child together. Junkermann’s stepdaughter was Charlotte Serda, adding to his familial connections within the acting community.
Career
Junkermann began his acting career on stage in 1893 and became part of the Trianon Theatre ensemble from 1902 to 1915. He had his film debut in 1911 and even spent some time in Hollywood in 1930, appearing in German-language versions of American films. He was a prolific character actor known for his distinctive style and humor, which he maintained until his passing.
Death and Legacy
Hans Junkermann passed away on June 12, 1943, in Berlin, Germany. He left behind a rich legacy of work in both theater and film, remembered as a talented character comedian. His career spanned several decades, contributing to the development of German cinema before and after World War II.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Das Ekel | 1939-08-04 | Matthias Scheibler |
| Der Feldherrnhügel | 1926-10-29 | |
| Man braucht kein Geld | 1931-12-24 | Herrmann Brandt |
| Winternachtstraum | 1935-02-13 | |
| Pipin, der Kurze | 1934-03-30 | Generaldirektor Borchardt |
| Menschen untereinander | 1926-04-03 | |
| Altes Herz wird wieder jung | 1943-04-02 | Diener Windel |
| Drei Mäderl um Schubert | 1936-08-03 | Hofrat Schauerhuber |
| Die göttliche Jette | 1937-03-18 | Theaterdirektor Körting |
| Münchhausen | 1943-03-05 | Kapellmeister Graun |
| Die Blume von Hawaii | 1933-03-21 | Gouverneur Harrison |