Meinhart Maur was an American actor best known for his roles in “Dick Barton at Bay,” “The Tales of Hoffmann,” and “Auf den Trümmern des Paradieses.” Born on August 18, 1884, in Hajdúnánás, Hungary, he had a long and varied career in film before passing away in 1964.
Personal and Family Life
Meinhart Maur, originally named Menyhert Grünbaum, was married to Annie Arden, a well-known actress in Europe. Together, they formed a creative partnership as both were involved in the entertainment industry. Maur began his film career in Berlin in 1919, quickly appearing in numerous films within his first year.
Career Overview
In addition to his acting work, Maur was also involved in broadcasting starting in 1923. Following the rise of National Socialism in Germany, he relocated to England where he continued to act in various films, including a significant role in “Rembrandt” (1936). Although he had only one more German production in the early talkies, he contributed significantly to cinema and remained active throughout his career.
Death and Legacy
Meinhart Maur passed away in 1964 in London, England. His contributions to film and television, particularly during a challenging time in history, have left a lasting legacy, and he is remembered for his versatility as an actor known as “The Man with 100 Faces.”
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Die Todeskarawane | 1920-11-16 | Hadschi Halef Omar |
| Dick Barton at Bay | 1950-10-02 | Serge Volkoff |
| The Huggetts Abroad | 1949-03-21 | Jeweller |
| O-Kay for Sound | 1937-02-09 | Guggenheimer |
| Doctor Syn | 1937-08-25 | Mulatto |
| Die Koffer des Herrn O.F. | 1931-12-02 | Arzt |
| Band Waggon | 1940-03-23 | German General (uncredited) |
| 21 Days Together | 1940-01-07 | Carl Grunlich |
| Die Teufelsanbeter | 1920-12-01 | Hadschi Halef Omar |
| Auf den Trümmern des Paradieses | 1920-10-06 | Hadschi Halef Omar |
| An Englishman’s Home | 1940-01-27 | Waldo |
| Harakiri | 1919-12-18 | Price Matahari |
| The Tales of Hoffmann | 1951-04-04 | |
| Who Goes Next? | 1938-03-01 | Commandant |
| Never Let Me Go | 1953-03-18 | Lemkov |
| It’s Not Cricket | 1949-04-01 | Maharajah |
| Moderne Töchter | 1919-07-01 | |
| Va banque | 1920-06-27 | |
| The Wooden Horse | 1950-10-16 | Hotel Proprietor |
| Sybill Morgan | 1920-01-01 | |
| Die Spinnen, 2. Teil – Das Brillantenschiff | 1920-02-06 | |
| Die Spinnen, 1. Teil – Der Goldene See | 1919-10-03 | |
| Die beiden Gatten der Frau Ruth | 1919-07-25 | Notar Lars Sidellius |
| Three Silent Men | 1940-09-07 | Karl Zaroff |
| Candlelight in Algeria | 1944-03-19 | Schultz |
| Das Fest der schwarzen Tulpe | 1920-10-30 | Isaac Tichelaer |
| We’ll Smile Again | 1942-12-07 | Here Steiner |
| Rembrandt | 1936-11-06 | Ornia (uncredited) |
| The Return of the Frog | 1938-11-24 | ‘Dutchy’ Alkmann |
| Die silberne Fessel | 1920-01-30 | |
| Der heulende Wolf | 1919-12-01 |