Jan Groth was an American actor who is best known for Nosferatu the Vampyre, The Consequence, and Anwalt Abel. He was born on January 15, 1921, in Bielsko-Biala, Slaskie, Poland, and passed away on July 17, 1993, in Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Jan Groth was born in Poland and later moved to Germany, where he pursued his acting career. While details about his family life are not widely documented, his work in film and television reflects a commitment to his craft throughout his life.
Career
Groth’s acting career included notable performances in various films and television shows. He gained recognition for his roles in productions such as Nosferatu the Vampyre and Anwalt Abel, becoming a familiar face in the German film industry during his lifetime.
Death and Legacy
Jan Groth died on July 17, 1993, in Germany. His contributions to film and television have left a lasting impression, particularly in classic German cinema, and he is remembered for his versatile performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Nosferatu – Phantom der Nacht | 1979-01-17 | Harbormaster |
| Die Konsequenz | 1977-12-02 | Hehler Oskar |
| Sylter Novelle | 1985-09-18 | Megels |
| Amor | 1978-01-01 | |
| Halbe-Halbe | 1977-12-18 | Postkartenverkäufer |
| Morgen in Alabama | 1985-02-01 | |
| Zwei Tore hat der Hof | 1979-03-26 | Gustav |
| Kudenow oder An fremden Wassern weinen | 1981-06-07 | Fluchthelfer |
| Das gelbe Haus am Pinnasberg | 1970-02-27 | Kaktus |
| Der Schrei der schwarzen Wölfe | 1972-10-04 | |
| Glut | 1983-09-01 | Polish internee |
| Zündschnüre | 1974-09-06 | Stacho |
| Himmel und Hölle | 1986-04-19 | Line-puller |
| Detektivbüro Roth | 1986-04-22 | Hermann Schneider |
| Die seltsamen Methoden des Franz Josef Wanninger | 1965-02-12 | Karel Janicek |
| Auf Achse | 1980-10-28 | Marciniak |
| Okay S.I.R. | 1973-10-26 | |
| Polizeiinspektion 1 | 1977-09-01 | Albert |
| Der Alte | 1977-04-11 | Otto |
| Tatort | 1970-11-29 | Bernd Laschke |
| Anwalt Abel | 1988-09-04 | Vorsitzender Richter |
| Derrick | 1974-10-20 | Weber |
| Derrick | 1974-10-20 | Hasso |
| Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache | 1988-02-21 | Der bucklige Alte |
| Der Fahnder | 1984-09-21 | Waffenhändler |
| St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken | 1979-11-01 | |
| Es muss nicht immer Kaviar sein | 1977-05-11 | |
| Tatort | 1970-11-29 | (uncredited) |