Hans Söhnker was a German actor who is best known for his roles in Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace, Film Without a Name, and Brand im Ozean.
Personal and Family Life
Hans Söhnker was born on October 11, 1903, in Kiel, Germany. He married Charlotte Berlow in 1928, but the couple later divorced. He found love again with Ingeborg Knoche-Lücken, whom he married in 1959 and remained with until his death in 1981.
Career Highlights
Söhnker was a talented actor and singer who began his career as an apprentice in a furniture warehouse. He became famous in the 1930s for playing charming roles in musical comedies and operettas. After World War II, he transitioned to serious character parts, gaining recognition in films and family-oriented TV series.
Death and Legacy
Hans Söhnker passed away on April 20, 1981, in West Berlin, West Germany. His contributions to cinema were recognized with the Filmband in Gold award for lifetime achievement in 1977 and Germany’s Cross of Merit in 1973. Additionally, he was known for his brave actions during the Nazi regime, as he helped many Jewish individuals escape persecution.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der Hund von Blackwood Castle | 1968-01-18 | Anwalt Robert Jackson |
| Große Freiheit Nr. 7 | 1944-12-15 | Willem |
| Nur eine Nacht | 1950-04-21 | der Mann |
| Zärtliches Geheimnis | 1956-03-07 | Robert von Stetten |
| Die singenden Engel von Tirol | 1958-09-19 | Erik Kramer |
| Sherlock Holmes und das Halsband des Todes | 1962-11-30 | Moriarty |
| Das Phantom von Soho | 1964-02-14 | Sir Phillip |
| Gold in New Frisco | 1939-10-02 | Frank Norton |
| Die Fledermaus | 1937-10-30 | Kammersänger Hans Weigel / Eisenstein |
| Die Weber | 1980-01-27 | Pastor Kittelhaus |