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Arthur Schröder

1892-11-20 – 1986-02-04 (age 93) Hamburg, Germany
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Biography

German character actor, an ex-bank employee. On stage from 1910 despite lack of formal training. Performed primarily in Hamburg and Berlin during the 1910's and 20's. In films for almost half a century, beginning in 1916. Often played physicians, aristocrats, judicial figures or officers. Noted for strong performances in several East German Defa productions. Also provided the German dubbing voice for Claude Rains, Robert Taylor and Gig Young.

His activity in front of the camera decreased after the war but especially in the 50's he took part in great productions once more, among them "Das Beil von Wandsbek" (1951), "Der Untertan" (1951), "Canaris" (1954) and "Madeleine und der Legionär" (1958).

During the war he was able to continue his career and he entertained the audience with movies like "Quax, der Bruchpilot" (1941), "Diesel" (1942) and "Ich vertraue Dir meine Frau an" (1943).

The actor Arthur Schröder was a popular support actor whose film career covers 47 years.

Known For

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Der Etappenhase

1937

as Der Herr Veterinär

Diesel
Diesel

1943

as Lucien Vogel

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Die Geliebte

1939

as Dr. Kramer

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Moral

1936

as von Schmettau - Adjutant

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Kain

1918

Once a Great Lady
Canaris
Canaris

1954

as Herr von Harbeck

The Blum Affair
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Two Women

1938

as Groot

Escape from Sahara
The Kaiser's Lackey
The Kaiser's Lackey

1951

as Landgerichtsdirektor

Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit
The Heir
The Heir

1943

as Dr. Osterkamp

The Brothers Noltenius
The Brothers Noltenius

1945

as Ingenieur Friebe

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Life Calls

1944

as Reschke

Hauptsache glücklich!
Hauptsache glücklich!

1941

as Rechtsanwalt Mohrig

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