Ilja Glusgal was an American actor, best known for Geld aus der Luft, Tanzende Sterne, and Die Blume von Hawaii. He was born on July 24, 1921, in Berlin, Germany, and passed away on April 17, 1983, in San Francisco, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Ilja Glusgal began studying music at a young age, taking piano and violin lessons at a conservatory when he was just nine years old. He initially played drums with Walter Dobschinski’s orchestra and later joined the RBT orchestra. Glusgal’s singing career took off after 1950, during which he recorded music for both East and West German labels.
Death and Legacy
Ilja Glusgal died on April 17, 1983, in San Francisco, California. His contributions to music and film during the mid-20th century left a lasting impact, as he featured in various popular films and television projects. His work continues to be remembered by fans of German cinema and music.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Saison in Oberbayern | Egon |
| 1955 | Die Heiratsvermittlerin | Prolog |
| 1955 | Wie werde ich Filmstar? | Geschäftsführer |
| 1955 | Frische Brise | Singer |
| 1954 | Die große Starparade | Ilja Glusgal |
| 1954 | Geld aus der Luft | Kapellmeister |
| 1953 | Die Blume von Hawaii | Bob |
| 1953 | Die Kaiserin von China | Sänger |
| 1952 | Tanzende Sterne | Singer |