Rolf von Goth was an American actor who is best known for Once There Was a Waltz, Five from the Jazzband, and Das Schloß in Flandern. Born on November 5, 1906, in Windhoek, German Southwest Africa, he made a name for himself in the film industry during the 1930s.
Personal and Family Life
Rolf von Goth was married to Karin Hardt, although their marriage ended in divorce. He began his acting career in the late 1920s with minor roles in films, establishing himself as a supporting actor in various German productions.
Career Transition
As the popularity of his films faded after World War II, von Goth reinvented himself by moving into radio. He became a successful director and producer for NWDR in Berlin, creating over two hundred radio plays for S.F.B. (Sender Freies Berlin).
Death and Legacy
Rolf von Goth passed away on November 9, 1981, in Berlin, Germany. He left behind a legacy as a versatile performer who adapted to changing times in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Die blonde Christl | 1933-02-10 | Hans Brandtner |
| Ein Mädchen mit Prokura | 1934-03-30 | Joachim – Brüggemanns Sohn |
| Ausflug ins Leben | 1931-09-30 | Lothar Bosse, Werkführer |
| Fünf von der Jazzband | 1932-03-19 | Jim |
| Metropolis | 1927-02-06 | Son in Eternal Gardens (uncredited) |
| Schatten der Manege | 1931-02-20 | Fred Rallay |
| Der Meisterdetektiv | 1933-05-14 | Fritz Körner |
| Hände aus dem Dunkel | 1933-04-24 | Gustav Wölflin |
| Boykott | 1930-12-14 | Erich – der Sohn von Haller, Oberprimaner |
| Ballade | 1938-06-02 | Prinz Bernhard |
| Ein Kuß in der Sommernacht | 1933-11-10 | Ernst von Schlütter |
| Der Fleck auf der Ehr’ | 1930-12-31 | Philipp |
| Don Juan in der Mädchenschule | 1928-09-06 | Prinz Osram |
| Frühlings Erwachen | 1929-01-01 | Melchior Gabor |
| Es war einmal ein Walzer | 1932-04-14 | Rudi Moebius |
| Verirrte Jugend | 1929-02-01 | Kurt |
| Das Schloß in Flandern | 1936-08-13 | Brigg |
| Vater und Sohn | 1929-10-24 | |
| Auf Leben und Tod | 1930-02-14 | |
| Tausend Worte Deutsch | 1930-12-05 | |
| Sehnsucht 202 | 1932-09-08 | Harry |
| Zwischen Nacht und Morgen | 1931-08-10 |