Raimund Schelcher was an American actor best known for his roles in Die schwarze Galeere, Gejagt bis zum Morgen, and Castles and Cottages. Born on March 27, 1910, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, he had a significant impact on the East German film industry before his death on March 27, 1972, in East Berlin, East Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Raimund Schelcher was married to Annelies Wanckel and also had a previous marriage to Lore Hansen, from whom he divorced. He had a passion for classical music and was an accomplished pianist. Throughout his career, he battled alcoholism, which significantly affected his personal and professional life.
Career Highlights
Schelcher began his stage career in 1930 and became a prominent ensemble member of the Deutschen Theater in East Berlin in 1950. He worked closely with renowned playwright Berthold Brecht, who helped manage Schelcher’s struggles with alcohol. He gained recognition for his portrayals of idealized working-class heroes in various East German productions during the 1950s.
Death and Legacy
Raimund Schelcher passed away on March 27, 1972, on his 62nd birthday in East Berlin. Despite his challenges, including a tumultuous battle with alcoholism and a troubled history during World War II, his contributions to theater and film are still remembered. His most notable role as “Krumme Anton” in Castles and Cottages remains significant in East German cinema history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Gejagt bis zum Morgen | 1957-12-06 | Karl Baumann |
| Die Sonnenbrucks | 1951-03-01 | Dozent Joachim Peters |
| Schlösser und Katen | 1957-02-09 | Krummer Anton |
| Der Ochse von Kulm | 1955-01-27 | Heckenberger |
| Der Prozeß wird vertagt | 1958-09-25 | Michael Vierkant |
| Ernst Thälmann – Sohn seiner Klasse | 1954-03-09 | Krischan Daik |
| Der Fall Dr. Wagner | 1954-10-08 | Erich Rückert |
| Die schwarze Galeere | 1962-07-09 | König Philipp II. |
| Der Richter von Zalamea | 1956-04-19 | Sergeant |
| Das Lied der Matrosen | 1958-11-09 | August Lenz |
| Schritt für Schritt | 1960-10-06 | Dreher Rochlitz |
| Das Leben beginnt | 1960-04-08 | Direktor Gruber |
| Die Jagd nach dem Stiefel | 1962-08-17 | Julius Gemse |
| Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes | 1939-12-30 | Kochs Assistent Dr. Fritz von Hartwig |
| Der Untertan | 1951-08-31 | Dr. Wolfgang Buck |
| Urlaub auf Sylt | 1957-01-01 | |
| Berlin – Ecke Schönhauser… | 1957-08-30 | VP-Kommissar |
| Ernst Thälmann – Führer seiner Klasse | 1955-10-06 | |
| Lissy | 1957-05-29 | Max Franke |
| Jahrgang 21 | 1958-02-28 | Weiß |
| Trotz alledem! | 1972-01-13 | |
| Spur in die Nacht | 1957-10-24 | Man with leather jacket |
| Geschichten jener Nacht | 1967-06-07 | |
| Entdeckung des Julian Böll | 1962-07-18 | |
| Pyat dney – pyat nochey | 1961-02-27 | |
| Der Arzt von Bothenow | 1961-06-23 | |
| Erich Kubak | 1959-10-03 | |
| Wo Du hin gehst… | 1957-07-19 | |
| Wer seine Frau lieb hat | 1955-02-10 | Jochen Schall |
| Geheimakten Solvay | 1953-01-23 | Mertens |
| Leuchtfeuer | 1954-12-03 | Betrunkener Matrose |
| Die Tage der Commune | 1966-04-16 | Pierre Langevin |
| Steinreich | 1974-01-01 | |
| Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort | 1965-10-21 | Eugen Timpel |