Richard Häussler

Richard Häussler was an American actor best known for Die schöne Tölzerin, The Indian Scarf, and Maria Ilona. He was born in Munich, Germany, on October 26, 1908, and became a significant figure in Bavarian Heimatfilms from the 1930s to the 1950s.

Personal and Family Life

Richard Häussler was married to actress Maria Andergast from 1958 until his death in 1964. He had a long and successful acting career, starting on stage in 1926 before transitioning to films in 1935. Häussler was known for portraying well-to-do characters and gentlemanly professionals but also took on diverse roles, showcasing his range as an actor.

Career Achievements

Häussler began his journey in theater before moving into the film industry in the 1930s, making a lasting impact with his performances in popular post-war films. Notable projects from his filmography include “Wozzeck” (1947), “Der Bagnosträfling” (1949), and “Affäre Dreyfus” (1959). His work was characterized by a blend of light-hearted and serious roles, gaining him recognition across different genres.

Death and Legacy

Richard Häussler passed away on September 28, 1964, in Munich, Bavaria, West Germany. His contributions to cinema, especially in Bavarian films, left a significant mark on the industry. He is remembered for his versatility as an actor and his status as a staple in German cinema throughout the mid-20th century.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Der Würger von Schloss Blackmoor 1963-06-21 Dr. Tromby
Das verlorene Gesicht 1948-11-19 Robert Lorm
Das indische Tuch 1963-09-13 Dr. Amersham
Zimmer 13 1964-02-20 Joe Legge
Wenn die Alpenrosen blüh’n 1955-09-22 Philipp Klockenhoff
Der Adler vom Velsatal 1957-01-07 Felix Poettinger
Die Alm an der Grenze 1951-09-19 Sepp
Das Bad auf der Tenne 1943-07-30 Fernando Sartorius
Der Czardas-König 1959-11-20 Graf Riedern
Der Fall Rabanser 1950-09-18 Kriminalkommissar Schelling
Die Frühreifen 1957-10-17 Herr Rau
Im Schatten des Berges 1940-12-17 Alois Zumtobel, Bildschnitzer
Komödianten 1941-09-05 Baron Armin von Perckhammer, ihr Neffe
Rausch einer Nacht 1951-02-16 Axel Peterson
Das Fräulein von Scuderi 1955-07-28 Miossens
Aus dem Tagebuch eines Frauenarztes 1959-03-24 Rudi Baum
Die Todesarena 1953-10-22 Diego Moreno
Sensationsprozess Casilla 1939-09-21 Adams, öffentlicher Ankläger
Das andere Ich 1941-11-21 Ingenieur Partzke
Spiel auf der Tenne 1937-09-13 Martin Jöchler
Schicksal am Strom 1944-10-02 Heinrich Stahlschmidt, Kapitän der ‘Wallenstein’
Die schöne Tölzerin 1952-09-17 Oberst Trenck
Wenn man baden geht auf Teneriffa 1964-09-11 Hotelkönig Erik Varnhagen
Los pistoleros de Arizona 1965-06-11 Rechtsanwalt Dundee
Violanta 1942-05-08 Marianus Renner
Es war die erste Liebe 1958-10-13 Prof. Hans Lauterbach
Verdacht auf Ursula 1939-01-01 Bankangestellter Kißling
Liebe, Leidenschaft und Leid 1943-04-02 Paul
Geheimakte W.B. 1 1942-02-02 Großfürst Konstantin
Affäre Dreyfus 1959-08-19 Maj. Walsin-Esterhazy
Mädchen im Vorzimmer 1940-05-31 Dr. Groner
Mädchen hinter Gittern 1949-08-14 Breuhaus
Was wird hier gespielt? 1940-07-19
Smaragden – Geschichte 1956-02-25 Robert Grey
…und immer ruft das Herz 1959-03-01 Prof. Robert
Unser Herr Vater 1958-01-01 Dominique Reval
Der Kronanwalt