Walter Bluhm was a German-American actor who is best known for his roles in Der Mantel (1961), John Gabriel Borkman (1967), and Lord Arthur Saviles Verbrechen (1967).
Personal and Family Life
Walter Bluhm was born on August 5, 1907, in Berlin, Germany. He served as a soldier during World War II, which interrupted his acting career. After the war, he returned to acting both on stage and in films. He was married to Charlotte Hepprich from March 31, 1937, until his death on December 2, 1976.
Career
Initially trained as a bookseller, Bluhm changed his path and became an actor. He joined the Max Reinhardt Seminar in 1924 and made his stage debut shortly after with the play “Der Kaufmann von Venedig.” In the 1950s, after a break from film, he found new success in supporting roles in various movies.
Death and Legacy
Walter Bluhm passed away on December 2, 1976, in Munich, Bavaria, West Germany, after a long illness. He left behind a diverse legacy in the film industry, including voice work for notable actors in films. His contribution to theater and cinema remains appreciated by fans of classic German cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry Cotton – Mordnacht in Manhattan | 1965-11-24 | Billys Opa |
| Unter den Dächern von St. Pauli | 1970-01-01 | Schnapsbruder |
| Liebe, Tanz und 1000 Schlager | 1955-10-13 | Fernsehreporter |
| Alt Heidelberg | 1959-12-21 | Diener Schölermann |
| Liane, die Tochter des Dschungels | 1961-11-11 | |
| Glückspilze | 1935-01-04 | Georg Lewaldt |
| Der Biberpelz | 1937-12-03 | Schreiber Glasenapp |
| Der Maulkorb | 1938-02-11 | Schwefelhölzchen |
| Brand im Ozean | 1939-12-19 | Sekretär Parker |
| Der grüne Salon | 1944-12-26 | Oswin, Handlanger |
| Der Mann im Sattel | 1945-01-01 | Kern |
| Irgendwo in Berlin | 1946-12-18 | Karl “Kalle” Roper |
| Die Buntkarierten | 1949-07-08 | Lewin |
| Herr über Leben und Tod | 1955-01-07 | Werner Hansen |
| Du darfst nicht länger schweigen | 1955-10-27 | Einar |
| Du bist Musik | 1956-09-20 | Diener Johann |
| Studentin Helene Willfüer | 1956-01-12 | Herr Hörselmann |
| Die unsichtbaren Krallen des Dr. Mabuse | 1962-03-30 | Theater Watchman |
| Spätsommer | 1966-04-05 | Friseur |
| Kaddisch nach einem Lebenden | 1969-01-28 | Kellner |
| Die Stadt im Tal | 1975-01-26 | Heimatpfleger Alten |
| Der eine Tag im Jahr | 1967-05-23 | Wacks Dawson |
| Die Person | 1970-09-21 | |
| Die Ratten | 1955-07-06 | |
| Mylord weiß sich zu helfen | 1958-01-01 | Mr. Wilburgh |
| Die Verspätung | 1969-10-17 | Der Professor |
| Ein Buch mit Kapiteln | 1962-10-25 | Ben |
| Der Mann, dem man den Namen stahl | 1945-03-01 | |
| Petersburger Nächte | 1958-08-04 | |
| Unter einem Dach | 1974-01-01 | Nachtportier Walkusch |
| Theatergarderobe | 1971-01-05 | Bruno Bredel, Inspizient |
| Lokalseite unten links | 1974-06-01 | Herr Plautz |
| Arsène Lupin | 1971-03-18 | Graf von Tornbüll |
| Derrick | 1974-10-20 | Herr Bleiche |
| ZDF Werkstatt | 1970-04-09 | Self |