Arthur Schröder

Arthur Schröder

1892-11-20

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.

Also appears in

The Night of the Storm

The Night of the Storm

6.3

The Kaiser’s Lackey

The Kaiser’s Lackey

6.5

Once a Great Lady

Once a Great Lady

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Die Frau ohne Vergangenheit

Die Frau ohne Vergangenheit

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The Blum Affair

The Blum Affair

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Canaris

Canaris

6.2

Hauptsache glücklich!

Hauptsache glücklich!

6.0

Die selige Exzellenz

Die selige Exzellenz

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Diesel

Diesel

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The Axe of Wandsbek

The Axe of Wandsbek

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Der Etappenhase

Der Etappenhase

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Moral

Moral

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Ich vertraue Dir meine Frau an

Ich vertraue Dir meine Frau an

5.2

Aphrodite

Aphrodite

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Erdgift

Erdgift

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Das Leben ruft

Das Leben ruft

5.0

Margarete. Die Geschichte einer Gefallenen

Margarete. Die Geschichte einer Gefallenen

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Kain

Kain

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Mania

Mania

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Ihr Junge

Ihr Junge

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