Hermann Erhardt was a German actor known for his work in films such as The Magic Face (1951), The Last Ten Days (1955), and The Cabbie’s Song (1936). He was particularly recognized for portraying Hermann Göring twice in feature films. Erhardt’s career spanned over several decades, and he was an important member of the Theater in der Josefstadt.
Personal and Family Life
Hermann Erhardt was born on January 9, 1903, in Landshut, Germany. Details about his family life are not widely documented. He worked as a supporting actor in both theater and film until his passing in 1958.
Career
Erhardt gained fame as a talented supporting actor, predominantly in German cinema. His performances were well-regarded, especially his roles in movies depicting historical figures. He was a member of the Theater in der Josefstadt from 1939 until 1954, where he contributed significantly to theatrical performances.
Death and Legacy
Hermann Erhardt passed away on November 30, 1958, in Vienna, Austria. His contributions to cinema, particularly in his character work, left a lasting impact in the German film industry. Though not very widely known today, his roles in historical films have retained some level of recognition over the years.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der Etappenhase | 1937-03-16 | Soldat Franz |
| Echo der Berge | 1954-11-25 | Bürgermeister Oberkogler |
| Stolen Identity | 1953-04-03 | Inspector |
| Der Hofrat Geiger | 1947-12-17 | Matthias Pfüller |
| Die Försterbuben | 1955-11-17 | Thomas Rufmann, Förster |
| Wer die Heimat liebt | 1957-03-08 | Jakob Sonnleitner |
| Reisebekanntschaft | 1943-10-07 | Gendarm |
| Königin der Landstraße | 1948-10-08 | Johannes Giebel |
| Kleiner Schwindel am Wolfgangsee | 1949-11-11 | Vinzenz Grillmayer |
| Ruf aus dem Äther | 1951-01-05 | Shooter |
| Weiße Schatten | 1951-09-27 | Älterer Grenzer |
| Das unmögliche Mädchen | 1951-11-09 | Herr Dreyer |
| Verlorene Melodie | 1952-06-27 | Schaffelhofer |
| Gangsterpremiere | 1951-12-25 | |
| Spionage | 1955-04-19 | Steindl |
| Ich suche Dich | 1956-02-24 | |
| Zwei in einem Auto | 1951-12-21 | Wirt Matthias |
| Der Engel mit der Posaune | 1948-08-19 | |
| Die Regimentstochter | 1953-07-01 | Sulpitz |
| Der weite Weg | 1946-08-23 | Matzinger |
| Schicksal am Lenkrad | 1954-06-07 | Leopold Brunner |
| Das Licht der Liebe | 1954-07-31 | |
| Pünktchen und Anton | 1953-08-26 | Ein Betrunkener |
| The Magic Face | 1951-08-13 | Goering |
| Gottes Engel sind überall | 1948-03-22 | Luggi |
| Ulli und Marei | 1948-04-23 | Manz, Knecht |