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Actor
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Languages
German
Spouses
Erika Mann (1926-1929), Marianne Hoppe (1936-1946)
Partner
Peter Gorski
Children
1 child: Peter Gorski
Sibling
Marita Gründgens
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
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Gustaf Gründgens is known for acting.
Born in Düsseldorf, Germany (died at age 63).
5 awards including German Film Award.
Gustaf Gründgens has 26 credits in our database.
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Filmography (26)
AWARDS (5)
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German Film Award
1961
WON
B
Medaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft (Hamburg)
1959
WON
B
Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
1953
WON
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Satyr buttons
1938
WON
Biography
Gustaf Gründgens (22 December 1899 – 7 October 1963), born Gustav Heinrich Arnold Gründgens, was one of Germany's most famous and influential actors of the 20th century, and artistic director of theatres in Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg. His career continued unimpeded through the years of the Nazi regime; the extent to which this can be considered as deliberate collaboration with the Nazis is hotly disputed.
His best known roles were that of Mephistopheles in Goethe's Faust in 1956/57, and as "Der Schränker" (The Safecracker) who is the chief judge of the kangaroo court presiding over Peter Lorre in Fritz Lang's M.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Gustaf Gründgens?
Gustaf Gründgens was born on and passed away on at the age of 63.
Where was Gustaf Gründgens born?
Gustaf Gründgens was born in Düsseldorf, Germany.
What movies or shows has Gustaf Gründgens been in?
Gustaf Gründgens has 26 credits in our database. Notable titles include Faust (1960), A Glass of Water (1960), Friedemann Bach (1941), Ohm Krüger (1941), The False Step (1939).
What is Gustaf Gründgens known for?
Gustaf Gründgens is primarily known as an actor. Gustaf Gründgens (22 December 1899 – 7 October 1963), born Gustav Heinrich Arnold Gründgens, was one of Germany's most famous and influential actors of the…
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