Herbert Berghof was an American actor best known for his roles in Cleopatra (1963), Harry and Tonto (1974), and Red Planet Mars (1952). He was born on September 13, 1909, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, and passed away on November 5, 1990, in New York City, New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Herbert Berghof married twice, first to Alice Hermes from 1941 until their divorce in 1951, and later to Uta Hagen in 1957. He had a successful career as an actor and a teacher, influencing many students through his work at the HB Studio, which he co-founded with Hagen. Berghof emphasized action over thoughts in acting, diverging from the Method school of acting.
Death and Legacy
Herbert Berghof died from heart failure on November 5, 1990, in New York City. He left behind a legacy as one of the most respected acting teachers in America, influencing a generation of actors. His work as both an actor and director on Broadway from 1939 to 1980 made a significant impact on the theatre community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Diplomatic Courier | 1952-06-13 | Arnov |
| Red Planet Mars | 1952-05-15 | Franz Calder |
| Harry and Tonto | 1974-08-12 | Jacob Rivetowski |
| 5 Fingers | 1952-02-22 | Col. von Richter |
| Those Lips, Those Eyes | 1980-08-15 | Dr. Julius Fuldauer |
| Voices | 1979-03-14 | Nathan Rothman |
| Fräulein | 1958-06-08 | Karl Angermann |
| Dark Victory | 1976-02-05 | Dr. Kassiter |
| Times Square | 1980-10-17 | Dr. Huber |
| Kojak: The Belarus File | 1985-02-16 | Buchardt |
| Assignment: Paris | 1952-09-04 | Prime Minister Andreas Ordy |
| And the Bones Came Together | 1973-02-15 | Maimonides Shim |
| Cleopatra | 1963-06-12 | Theodotos |
| An Affair of the Skin | 1963-11-20 | Max |
| Target | 1985-11-08 | Schroeder |
| For Whom the Bell Tolls | 1959-03-12 | General Golz |
| Studio One | 1948-11-07 | |
| Suspense | 1949-01-06 | Durand |
| Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | 1958-10-06 | |
| The Philco Television Playhouse | 1948-10-03 | Zuker |
| Robert Montgomery Presents | 1950-01-30 | |
| Studio One | 1948-11-07 | Laszlo |
| Playhouse 90 | 1956-10-04 | Gen. Golz |
| Suspense | 1949-01-06 | |
| The Philco Television Playhouse | 1948-10-03 |