Thomas Alder was an American actor best known for his roles in Thirteen Days to Die, Holiday in St. Tropez, and Wir wollen niemals auseinandergehen. He was born on January 1, 1932, in Murnau am Staffelsee, Bavaria, Germany and passed away on May 6, 1968, in Munich, Bavaria, West Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Thomas Alder was married to Ulla Desch and they had two children together. His family life, however, was marred by tragedy due to his untimely death at the age of 36. Details about his early life and upbringing remain scarce.
Career
Alder worked not only as an actor but also served as an assistant director. He appeared in various films and has been involved in several significant projects throughout his career, with a focus on both comedic and serious roles.
Death and Legacy
Thomas Alder died by suicide on May 6, 1968, in Munich, West Germany. His passing left a void in the film industry and among his family, who continue to remember him for his contributions to cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der verkaufte Großvater | 1962-03-23 | Michael Kreithofer |
| Der Fluch des schwarzen Rubin | 1965-04-16 | Rolf Torring |
| Die Goldsucher von Arkansas | 1964-11-19 | Erik Brendel |
| Liebesgrüße aus Tirol | 1964-12-25 | Thomas Holl |
| Tausend Takte Übermut | 1965-09-10 | Manfred Reiner |
| Das sündige Dorf | 1966-01-01 | Sepp Stangassinger |
| Kein Mann zum Heiraten | 1959-12-18 | Robert „Bobby“ Berger |
| Holiday in St. Tropez | 1964-08-14 | Ricky |
| Europa canta | 1966-07-09 | Franz |
| Der rote Kreis | 1960-03-02 | Jack Beardmore |
| Komm mit zur blauen Adria | 1966-01-21 | Heribert Kindlein |
| Das Bohrloch oder Bayern ist nicht Texas | 1966-04-18 | Schorsch |
| Zwei Bayern in Bonn | 1962-08-17 | Dr. Frank |
| … denn die Musik und die Liebe in Tirol | 1963-12-20 | Walter |
| Stahlnetz | 1958-03-14 | Grenzpolizist Hubert Bramberger |
| Sie schreiben mit | 1958-01-10 | Dr. Rolf Behringer |
| Das Kriminalmuseum | 1963-04-04 | Kriminalassistent Hertel |