Hans Olden

Hans Olden was an Austrian actor known for his roles in cinema and theater, most notably in films like “The Great Love,” “Meine Tochter lebt in Wien,” and “Charleys Tante.” He had a prolific career spanning several decades, becoming a recognizable figure in Austrian entertainment.

Personal and Family Life

Hans Olden was born Josef Brandl on June 30, 1892, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. He was married to actress Inge Brücklmeier until his death in 1975. Before becoming an actor, he trained as a mechanical engineer but switched to acting at the age of 17 after taking lessons. He performed at various theaters and even had a career as a singer.

Career

Olden made his film debut in “The Great Love” in 1931, and over his career, he acted in 73 films and worked in television. He was active in theater well into the 1960s, associated with venues like the Deutsches Theater in Vienna. Notably, he continued his film career even during World War II.

Death and Legacy

Hans Olden passed away on January 20, 1975, after a long illness in his parents’ home in Franzhausen, Lower Austria. His contributions to Austrian film and theater have made him a respected figure in the arts, with several memorable performances that continue to be appreciated today.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Charleys Tante	1956-01-19	Wolke
Mikosch im Geheimdienst	1959-02-27	Oberst Ferdinand von Weißenburg-Schwarzeneck
Leise flehen meine Lieder	1933-09-20	Hüttenbrenner
Die unruhigen Mädchen	1938-02-11	Barmixer
Das doppelte Lottchen	1950-11-27	Hofrat Strobl
Katharina, die Letzte	1936-01-20	Eduard
Sonnenschein und Wolkenbruch	1955-06-12	Graf Donnersbach
Madame hat Besuch	1932-09-30
Liebe, Jazz und Übermut	1957-10-17	Anwalt
Der unsterbliche Lump	1953-12-18	Ederle
Wir haben eben geheiratet	1949-07-29	Max
Das haut hin	1957-05-08	Direktor Zaretti, Biancas Vater
Das seltsame Leben des Herrn Bruggs	1951-08-09	Otto, der Diener
Tanz in der Sonne	1954-10-05	Felipe
Männer müssen so sein	1939-03-16	Cameron, Kunstschütze
Die große Liebe	1931-12-21	Dr. Theobald Steinlechner
Vater macht Karriere	1957-02-26	Staatssekretär Alexander von Schendell
Mein Freund, der nicht nein sagen konnte	1951-03-14	Dr. Hans Riedinger
Musik in Salzburg	1944-09-08	Jeremias Sauer
Singende Jugend	1936-04-10	Blüml, Straßenmusikant
Eine Nacht in Venedig	1953-08-14	Herzog von Urbino
Der Leberfleck	1948-08-21	Sommermann, Apoteker
Märchen vom Glück	1949-09-09	Polizeipräsident
Liebe ist zollfrei	1941-04-17	Finanzminister
Das Glück wohnt nebenan	1939-12-28	Fleischermeister Karli Weissenböck
Prater	1936-09-10	Nicki, Volkssänger
Kaiserball	1956-10-19	Erzherzog Benedikt
Eine seltene Geliebte	1950-12-29	Bankpräsident
Die ganz großen Torheiten	1937-04-29	Redl – Dahlens Sekretär
Zwei glückliche Menschen	1943-01-15	Dr. Frey
Prinzessin Sissy	1939-04-19	Zirkusdirektor Lindner
La Paloma	1959-07-23	Adler
Der Unschuldige	1962-02-01	Julius
Drei Männer im Schnee	1955-07-14	Direktor Kühne
Nachsaison	1961-09-14	Curtis
Das unmögliche Mädchen	1951-11-09	Gallinger
Die Möwe	1963-07-09	Peter Nikolajewitsch Sorin
Brillanten	1937-10-21	Viktor Lamont