Hermann Blaß was an American actor known for The Beggar from Cologne Cathedral, Die singende Stadt, and Ein Burschenlied aus Heidelberg. Born on March 29, 1888, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, he gained fame in the film industry before his untimely death on September 18, 1941, in New York City, New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Hermann Blaß trained as both an actor and a singer. He began his professional career in 1909, performing in various theaters and operas, particularly in Berlin from 1918. Unfortunately, his successful career came to a halt due to the rise of National Socialism in Germany, forcing him to leave Europe.
Career Highlights
Blass achieved significant recognition in the early film industry, making his debut in the silent film “Das schöne Mädel” in 1923. He became a sought-after supporting actor during the sound film era of the 1930s, appearing in numerous notable movies. Despite facing adversity as a Jewish actor, he continued to work in the entertainment field, ultimately moving to the United States.
Death and Legacy
Hermann Blaß passed away at the age of 53 in New York City. Despite his struggles and the challenges faced during his career, he left behind a legacy of significant contributions to film and theater. His life story exemplifies the resilience of artists during times of great social turmoil.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ein Burschenlied aus Heidelberg | 1930-08-27 | Sam Mayer |
| Das gestohlene Gesicht | 1930-11-10 | Lewinsohn |
| Die singende Stadt | 1930-10-27 | Der Empfangschef |
| Der kleine Seitensprung | 1931-08-13 | Klavierspieler |
| Sprung in den Abgrund | 1933-03-29 | Karl Schöning, sein Kompagnon |
| Es war einmal ein Walzer | 1932-04-14 | Notar Sauerwein |
| Jonny stiehlt Europa | 1932-07-14 | Siegfried Hagelberg |
| Zwei Herzen und ein Schlag | 1932-02-19 | Advokat |
| Der Feldherrnhügel | 1932-04-01 | Regimentsarzt |
| Trenck – Der Roman einer großen Liebe | 1932-10-27 | Lopresti |
| Das schöne Mädel | 1923-04-30 | Photogtaph Balduin |
| Dolly macht Karriere | 1930-09-29 | O.W. Pietsch |
| Der Greifer | 1930-09-10 | Prater-Pepi |
| Der Bettler vom Kölner Dom | 1927-08-26 | Carolus Caesar Müller, Privatdetektiv |
| Overture to Glory | 1940-02-11 | The Costume Supervisor (as Herman Blass) |
| Der Mann, der seinen Mörder sucht | 1931-02-04 | |
| Ball im Savoy | 1935-04-11 | Direktor des Grand-Hotel |
| Le Sergent X | 1932-03-25 | |
| Scherben bringen Glück | 1932-09-09 | |
| Der Weg zur Schande | 1930-02-26 | Birnbaum |
| Ein harmloser Fall | 1932-06-07 | |
| Skandal in Budapest | 1933-11-03 |