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Heinz RuhmannGerman actor and director
Date of Birth: 07.03.1902
Country:  Germany |
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Biography of Heinz Rühmann
Heinz Rühmann was a German actor and director, born in 1902. He is considered one of the greatest German actors of the 20th century.
Early Life and Career
Rühmann was born into a hotel owner's family in the city of Wanne-Eickel. In 1913, his family moved to Essen, where they purchased a hotel near the Central Station. However, in 1916, his parents divorced, and shortly after, his father ended his own life. Rühmann's mother then moved with him and his two siblings to Munich.
After completing his education, Rühmann studied acting and in June 1920, he received his first role in the theater in Breslau. In 1922, he joined the theater in Hanover, where he performed alongside Theo Lingen. He then worked in theaters in Bremen and Munich.
Film and Theater Success
In 1926, Rühmann made his first film appearance in the silent film "Das deutsche Mutterherz" ("German Mother's Heart"). After starring in several more films, he became popular and was invited to perform in Berlin, where he acted alongside Marlene Dietrich.
In 1930, Rühmann achieved great success with his role in the film "Die drei von der Tankstelle" ("The Three from the Filling Station"), making him one of the most popular artists in Germany, alongside Hans Albers.
During the years of Nazi rule in Germany, Rühmann tried to stay away from the political scene. However, this did not hinder his career, and he became a prominent actor during this time. He played roles in 37 films and directed four between 1933 and 1945. The Nazi regime actively used his talent for propaganda during World War II.
Later Years and Awards
After the war, Rühmann lived in East Germany for some time and collaborated with the Soviet and new German authorities. However, in March 1946, as a result of denazification policies, he was banned from working as an actor in the Soviet zone, leading him to move to West Berlin.
In 1947, he founded the film studio Comedia in West Berlin. In 1956, he starred in the comedy film "Der Hauptmann von Köpenick" ("The Captain from Köpenick"), for which he received the German Film Critics' Award in 1957.
In the 1960s, Rühmann performed on stages in Munich and Vienna. He continued to receive numerous awards throughout his career, including the Medal of the Venice Film Festival in 1938, the Special Prize of the Venice Film Festival in 1949, and the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Heinz Rühmann passed away in 1994, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of Germany's most beloved actors.
