Paul Dahlke was an American actor who is best known for Confessions of Felix Krull (1957), Flying Classroom (1954), and Dubrovsky (1959).
Personal and Family Life
Paul Dahlke was born on April 12, 1904, in Groß-Streitz, Pomerania, Germany, now known as Strzezenice, Poland. He was married twice, first to Doris Schacht from 1943 to 1955, with whom he had one child, and later to Elfe Gerhart from 1955 until his death in 1984. In addition to acting, Dahlke enjoyed painting and sculpting in his spare time.
Career
Dahlke trained at the Max Reinhardt Academy in Berlin and began his stage career in 1929. He gained recognition at the Deutsches Theater during the 1930s and later became a member of the Munich Kammerspiele. Over his long career, he took on numerous roles in films, often portraying professional men and academics, and became a familiar face on German television in the 1970s.
Death and Legacy
Paul Dahlke passed away on November 24, 1984, in Salzburg, Austria. He left behind a substantial body of work that included a range of film and television credits, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His contributions to film and theater continue to be remembered in the German entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull | 1957-04-24 | Professor Kuckuck |
| Die Wahrheit über Rosemarie | 1959-10-22 | Reimer |
| Das verlorene Gesicht | 1948-11-19 | Axel Witt |
| Das fliegende Klassenzimmer | 1954-09-02 | Justus |
| Mein Sohn, der Herr Minister | 1937-07-06 | Vaccarés |
| Drei Männer im Schnee | 1955-07-14 | Geheimrat Schlüter |
| Die Nackte und der Satan | 1959-07-24 | Kommissar Sturm |
| Romanze in Moll | 1943-06-25 | Madeleine’s Husband |
| Die Heiden von Kummerow und ihre lustigen Streiche | 1967-12-20 | Pastor Breithaupt |
| Heintje – Einmal wird die Sonne wieder scheinen | 1970-03-25 | Friedrich Wilhelm Berthold |