Karl Hellmer

Karl Hellmer was an Austrian actor best known for his roles in Madame Bovary (1937), Liebe, Tod und Teufel (1934), and The Castle (1968). He was born on March 11, 1896, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, and passed away on May 18, 1974, in West Berlin, West Germany.

Personal and Family Life

Karl Hellmer was married to Selma Dietl from 1927 until his death, and they had two children together. He began his acting training at the Vienna State Academy for Music and Performing Arts in 1918 after completing his education in electricity. His stage debut took place in 1921 in the play “Der böse Geist Lumpacivagabundus” by Nestroy. Following this, he took on various roles that often portrayed lower-status characters such as porters and waiters.

Career

Hellmer’s film career started in 1932, and he eventually gained more substantial roles in the 1950s and 60s, participating in East German film productions and working in television. He also enjoyed a successful career as a voice actor, contributing to radio dramas for RIAS in Berlin. Throughout his career, Hellmer appeared in a variety of films, showcasing his talent in both minor and more prominent roles.

Death and Legacy

Karl Hellmer died on May 18, 1974, in West Berlin, leaving behind a legacy in German cinema. His performances in significant films and contributions to theater and television have solidified his standing as a noteworthy character actor of his time. Hellmer’s work continues to be appreciated by film historians and audiences alike.

Filmography

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Title	Release Date	Character
Das kalte Herz	1950-12-08	Meister Anton
Der junge Baron Neuhaus	1934-09-14	Sikora
Wer zuletzt küßt…	1936-02-27	Ferdinand Unterleitner
Kleines Bezirksgericht	1938-11-10	Brandler
Das Gässchen zum Paradies	1936-11-09	Hans – Schnellmaler
Wehe, wenn sie losgelassen	1958-10-01	Landarzt
Der große Mandarin	1949-02-18
Waldwinter	1956-03-27	Kruttke
Das Riesenrad	1961-08-25	Karl Riedl
Das Schloß	1968-08-30	Lehrer
Ehe im Schatten	1947-10-03	Gallenkamp
Stärker als Paragraphen	1936-08-26	Theodor Hubricht – Geldvermittler
Die Christel von der Post	1956-12-20	Pelzer
Es war eine rauschende Ballnacht	1939-08-12	Stepan, Butler
Der Lauf des Bösen	1969-10-29	König Himmelrick
Der zehnte Mann	1968-10-30	Zitorsky
Philadelphia, ich bin da!	1967-09-25	S.B. O’Donnell
Die Ratten	1955-07-06	Postbeamter
Eurydice	1957-11-26	Vater
Quartett zu fünft	1949-06-03	Dinklage
Die ganz großen Torheiten	1937-04-29	Portier im Hotel ‘Stern’
So ein Affentheater	1953-08-06	Neditsch
Der Sündenbock	1940-05-24	Berthold Neumann
Leichte Kavallerie	1935-10-13
Wozzeck	1947-12-17
Modell Bianka	1951-06-14
Die Brücke	1949-02-27	Michaelis
Grube Morgenrot	1948-07-09
Semmelweis – Retter der Mütter	1950-06-01
Saure Wochen – Frohe Feste	1950-11-24
Ich bei Tag und du bei Nacht	1932-11-29
Träumerei	1944-05-03	Pistazy
Liebe, Tod und Teufel	1934-12-21	Lopaka
Wie konntest Du, Veronika!	1940-08-29
Rheinsberg	1967-12-20
Musik für dich	1937-12-10
Anuschka	1942-03-24
Großer Mann, was nun?	1967-09-27	Walter Kallikeit
Der Kommissar	1969-01-03	Seipel