Jaspar von Oertzen was a German actor known for his roles in “Sommerliebe am Bodensee,” “The Last Waltz,” and “It Happened on July 20th.” He began his acting career in the 1930s and directed one film in his lifetime.
Personal and Family Life
Born on January 2, 1912, in Schwerin, Germany, Jaspar von Oertzen was also a founding member of the German political party “Die Grünen.” He married Ellen Petz in July 1938 when she was just 13 years old, and their marriage lasted until her death in 1970.
Career
Von Oertzen’s film career began in 1934, primarily taking on supporting roles. In 1951, he starred in the American film “The Magic Face” as Major Fritz Weinrich. He directed his only film, “Sommerliebe am Bodensee,” in 1956.
Death and Legacy
Jaspar von Oertzen passed away on April 22, 2008, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. He is remembered for his contributions to both film and political culture in Germany.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Die goldene Spinne | 1943-12-23 | Hauptmann Hartung |
| Kameraden auf See | 1938-03-12 | Fähnrich z. S. Fischer |
| The Magic Face | 1951-08-13 | Maj. Fritz Weinrich |
| Der stumme Gast | 1945-03-01 | Gendarm Geelhaar |
| One, Two, Three | 1961-12-15 | Haberdasher (uncredited) |
| Bismarck | 1940-12-06 | Prinz Friedrich Karl |
| Sommerliebe am Bodensee | 1956 | Director |
| It Happened on July 20th | 1955 | |
| Die Verbrecher | 1964-05-20 | Dietrich von Wieg |
| Flucht über die Ostsee | 1967-01-13 | Major Koch |