Joseph Schildkraut

Joseph Schildkraut was an American actor known for his roles in The Life of Emile Zola, The Diary of Anne Frank, and The Greatest Story Ever Told. He was born on March 22, 1896, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, and had a successful career in both theater and films.

Personal and Family Life

Born into a theatrical family, Joseph Schildkraut was the son of renowned stage actor Rudolph Schildkraut. He grew up in Germany and began acting on stage at the young age of six. Over the years, he faced ups and downs in his personal life, including three marriages, the last to Leonora Rogers in 1963, shortly before his passing.

Death and Legacy

Joseph Schildkraut passed away on January 21, 1964, from a heart attack in New York City. He was cremated, and his ashes were interred next to his parents in Hollywood’s Beth Olam Cemetery. His legacy is remembered through his memorable performances in film and theater, particularly his role as Otto Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank, which resonated deeply with audiences.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Greatest Story Ever Told 1965-04-09 Nicodemus
The Diary of Anne Frank 1959-03-18 Otto Frank
The Shop Around the Corner 1940-01-12 Ferencz Vadas
Flame of Barbary Coast 1945-05-28 Boss Tito Morell
Orphans of the Storm 1921-12-28 Chevalier de Vaudrey
King of the Roaring 20’s – The Story of Arnold Rothstein 1961-06-11 Abraham Rothstein
The Life of Emile Zola 1937-09-09 Capt. Alfred Dreyfus
Viva Villa! 1934-04-27 Gen. Pascal
Idiot’s Delight 1939-01-27 Capt. Kirvline
The Man in the Iron Mask 1939-07-13 Fouquet
Marie Antoinette 1938-08-26 Duke d’Orléans
Cleopatra 1934-10-05 King Herod
Phantom Raiders 1940-06-07 Mr. Al Taurez
The Baroness and the Butler 1938-02-18 Baron Georg Marissey
The Crusades 1935-08-21 Conrad, Marquis of Montferrat
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation 1939-07-07 Hendrik Manderson
The Tell-Tale Heart 1941-10-25 Young Man
Lancer Spy 1937-10-08 Prince Ferdi Zu Schwarzwald
The Three Musketeers 1939-02-17 King Louis XIII
The Garden of Allah 1936-10-14 Batouch
Northwest Outpost 1947-06-25 Count Igor Savin
The Rains Came 1939-09-15 Mr. Bannerjee
The Road to Yesterday 1925-11-13 Kenneth Paulton
Slave Ship 1937-06-16 Danelo
The Cheaters 1945-07-15 Anthony ‘Mr. M.’ Marchand
The Gallant Legion 1948-05-24 Senator Clarke Faulkner
Lady Behave! 1937-12-22 Michael Dimitri Andrews
The Plainsman and the Lady 1946-11-11 Peter Marquette
Souls at Sea 1937-09-03 Gaston de Bastonet
Suez 1938-10-28 Vicomte Rene De Latour
Cock o’ the Walk 1930-04-13 Carlos Lopez
The Forbidden Woman 1927-10-28 Jean La Coste
Tenth Avenue 1928-08-06 Joe Ross
The Blue Danube 1928-03-11 Ludwig
Monsieur Beaucaire 1946-09-04 Don Francisco
The Night Ride 1930-01-12 Joe Rooker
Meet the Wildcat 1940-10-22 Leon Dumeray
The King of Kings 1927-04-19 Judas Iscariot
Lady of the Tropics 1939-08-11 Pierre Delaroch
Show Boat 1929-07-27 Gaylord Ravenal
Rangers of Fortune 1940-09-27