Wolfgang von Schwindt was an American actor best known for his roles in Lady Windermeres Fächer (1935), The Grand Duke’s Finances (1934), and Im letzten Augenblick (1923). He was born on July 4, 1879, in Elbogen, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary, and died on April 19, 1949, in Vienna, Austria.
Personal and Family Life
Wolfgang von Schwindt had a diverse life before becoming an actor. During World War I, he left Germany and spent time in Spain, where he briefly worked as a secretary for an Egyptian prince. Additionally, he tried various jobs, including farming and selling goods, to support himself.
Career
Wolfgang successfully transitioned to sound films without difficulty and continued to take on supporting roles in numerous movies. He gained recognition in the film industry, particularly during World War II, with appearances in films like Bal paré (1940) and Frau Luna (1941). In 1947, he published his only book titled “Die grosse Rolle des Andreas Witt.”
Death and Legacy
Wolfgang von Schwindt passed away at the age of 69 on April 19, 1949, in Vienna, Austria. His contributions to cinema, especially during the early to mid-20th century, are remembered through his filmography and the characters he portrayed.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Man braucht kein Geld | 1931-12-24 | |
| 1914, die letzten Tage vor dem Weltbrand | 1931-01-20 | Moltke |
| Es war eine rauschende Ballnacht | 1939-08-12 | Onkel Jarow |
| Ein Kind, ein Hund, ein Vagabund | 1934-11-29 | |
| Was bin ich ohne Dich | 1934-08-23 | Himself |
| Peter, Paul und Nanette | 1935-01-15 | Max |
| Die – oder keine | 1932-09-25 | Bassist |
| Ihre Hoheit befiehlt | 1931-03-03 | |
| Trenck, der Pandur | 1940-08-23 | |
| Das indische Grabmal, erster Teil: Die Sendung des Yoghi | 1921-10-22 | |
| Das indische Grabmal, zweiter Teil: Der Tiger von Eschnapur | 1921-11-19 | |
| Die Liebe ist der Frauen Macht | 1924-12-17 | |
| Der Kurier des Zaren | 1936-04-23 | |
| Das Kabinett des Dr. Larifari | 1930-07-31 | Arzt |
| Die Garde-Diva | 1929-11-01 | |
| Rosen blühen auf dem Heidegrab | 1929-12-25 | Martin Schlaeger |
| Bismarck 1862 – 1898 | 1927-01-07 | |
| Nathan der Weise | 1922-12-28 | Emir von Kurdistan |
| Der Henker von Sankt Marien | 1920-09-17 | |
| Die Beute der Erinnyen | 1922-01-19 | |
| Im Kampf um Diamantenfelder | 1921-08-12 | |
| Gutgehendes Geschäft zu verkaufen… | 1933-10-11 | |
| Fräulein Lausbub | 1930-01-28 | Uncle Adolf |
| Doña Juana | 1928-01-24 | |
| Jonny stiehlt Europa | 1932-07-14 | Rückert |