Hans Moebus was an American actor best known for his roles in films like “North by Northwest,” “Judgment at Nuremberg,” and “Psycho.” He migrated from Germany to Hollywood in the 1920s and worked in both film and television.
Personal and Family Life
Hans Moebus was born on September 23, 1902, in Berlin, Germany. He moved to the United States in the 1920s, where he began his acting career as an extra in films. Moebus worked mostly without credits and had a long career spanning decades.
Career Highlights
In Hollywood, Hans Moebus initially started as an extra and gained more significant roles with the onset of World War II due to heightened anti-German sentiment. He often played characters like high-ranking officials, diplomats, and foreign leaders, which helped him gain recognition in television series by the 1950s. Even in his later years, he appeared in gritty detective dramas and Western television shows.
Death and Legacy
Hans Moebus retired in 1973 and passed away on April 3, 1976, in Los Angeles, California. Despite mostly uncredited roles, he left behind a rich legacy of work that spanned various genres and highlighted the evolving interests of Hollywood across generations.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Chan at Treasure Island | 1939-08-31 | Audience Member |
| North by Northwest | 1959-07-08 | Man at United Nations Building (uncredited) |
| Judgment at Nuremberg | 1961-12-18 | Assistant Defense Attorney (uncredited) |
| Psycho | 1960-06-22 | Passerby on Sidewalk (uncredited) |
| Hogan’s Heroes | 1965-09-17 | Underground Member (uncredited) |
| The Mary Tyler Moore Show | 1970-09-19 | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole | 1972-09-27 | Maitre d’ (uncredited) |