Mathias Wieman

Mathias Wieman was a German-American actor who is best known for his roles in films like “The Blue Light,” “The Eternal Mask,” and “Fear.” He had a successful career in both film and theater, particularly noted for his performances in adaptations of classic literature.

Personal and Family Life

Mathias Wieman was born on June 23, 1902, in Osnabrück, Germany. He married his wife, actress Erika Meingast, on January 11, 1926. After World War II, the couple moved to Zurich, Switzerland, where they lived until their deaths. They had no children, and both were cremated, with their ashes placed in the Wieman family plot in Osnabrück.

Death and Legacy

Mathias Wieman passed away on December 3, 1969, due to cancer. He left behind a rich legacy in film and theater, remembered for his compelling portrayals, particularly of characters in classic plays. His work earned him recognition, including the Bambi Award in 1965, solidifying his place in cinematic history.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Die Herrin von Atlantis	1932-06-28	Ewar Torstenson
Geld und Geist	1964-10-08	Pfarrer
Die ewige Maske	1935-01-01	Dr. Dumartin
Vorstadtvarieté	1935-01-17	Josef Kernthaler
Das blaue Licht	1932-03-24	Vigo
La Paura	1954-11-05	Albert Wagner
Wetterleuchten um Maria	1957-10-10	Pfarrer
Paracelsus	1943-03-12	Ulrich von Hutten
Unter der Laterne	1928-08-08	Hans Grothe
Robinson soll nicht sterben	1957-02-07	König Georg II.
Der Schimmelreiter	1934-01-11	Hauke Haien
Solange du da bist	1953-08-27	Paul, der Autor
Stürme über dem Mont Blanc	1930-12-25	Organist Walter Petersen
Träumerei	1944-05-03	Robert Schumann
Der letzte Sommer	1954-10-28	Präsident Tolemainen
Mensch ohne Namen	1932-06-30	Dr. Alfred Sander
Anna Favetti	1938-04-27	Hemmstreet
Eine Liebesgeschichte	1954-02-25	Fritz von Fredersdorff
Unternehmen Michael	1937-09-06	Major zur Linden
Der Gefangene der Botschaft	1964-03-22	Erzbischof
Patrioten	1937-08-23	Peter Thomann – genannt Pierre
Das Herz muß schweigen	1944-12-19	Dr. Paul Holzgruber
Togger	1937-02-12	Peter Geis, Journalist
Die Gräfin von Monte-Christo	1932-04-21	Stephan Riehl, Journalist
Die Ehe des Dr. med. Danwitz	1956-03-28	Professor Schüddekopf
Rosenmontag	1930-08-31	Hans Rudorff – Leutnant
Das andere Ich	1941-11-21	Martin
Man rede mir nicht von Liebe	1943-09-17	Andreas Alwin
Klein-Dorrit	1934-08-20	Arthur Clennam
Das verliebte Hotel	1933-12-19	Klaus Petermann
Reifende Jugend	1955-09-14	Obersdtudiendirektor Dr. Berger
Wenn eine Frau liebt	1950-08-30	Felder, Kunsthändler
The Mistress of Atlantis	1932-12-25	Ivar Torstenson
Ich klage an	1941-08-29	Dr. Bernhard Lang
Kadetten	1941-12-02	Rittmeister von Tzülow
Unsere kleine Stadt	1954-12-02	Spielleiter
Mata Hari, die rote Tänzerin	1927-05-02
Wie sagen wir’s unsern Kindern	1949-12-21	Dr. Thomas Hofer
Anna und Elisabeth	1933-04-12	Mathias Testa
Die Jugend der Königin Luise	1927-12-22	König Friedrich Wilhelm III.