Rolf Drucker was an American actor who is best known for his roles in early German sound films. He was born in Germany and later emigrated to the United States.
Personal and Family Life
Rolf Drucker was born on September 15, 1926, in Nuremberg, Germany, to parents Benno and Erna Drucker. He emigrated from Berlin to the U.S. in 1941 and served in the U.S. Army between 1944 and 1946. Four years later, he married his wife Olga, and they had three children: two daughters, Jane and Alice, and a son, Robert.
Professional Life
Initially, Rolf was a child actor in early German films. Later, he shifted careers and became an audio-video engineering executive at the American Broadcasting Company. His diverse career reflects his abilities both in the arts and in technical professions.
Death and Legacy
Rolf Drucker passed away on April 12, 2009, in Palm City, Florida, where he had been living for the last 13 years of his life. His contributions to film in his youth and his later professional achievements have left a lasting impression on those who knew him.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married by the Stork | 1932 | Not specified | 7.0 |
| Mein Leopold | 1931 | Gottlieb | 5.0 |
| Der kleine Felix | 1931 | Not specified | 6.6 |
| The Fate of Renate Langen | 1931 | Peter, Sohn der Familie Langen | Not specified |
| Der Mann, der den Mord beging | 1931 | George Falkland – Sohn | 6.7 |