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Hans Schumm

German actor (1896-1990) · Germany · On the map · Actors · Died at 93

Hans Josef Schumm (né Johann Josef Eugen Schumm; 2 April 1896 Stuttgart - 2 February 1990 Los Angeles) was a German-born-turned-American actor, notably, a prolific and critically acclaimed Hollywood screen character actor who appeared in some 95 films - including a co-starring villainous role in a 12-episode serial.

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1990Died2 February 19901960I Aim at the StarsFilm, Baron von Braun(uncredited)1956The Trapp FamilyFilm1949Act of ViolenceFilm, German (voice) (uncredited)Fuelin' AroundFilm, 1949Col. Cluttz1948CasbahFilm, Willem1944Uncertain GloryFilm1943Above SuspicionFilm, Dreikirchen Guard (Uncredited)1942All Through the NightFilm, Anton1941So Ends Our NightFilm, Kobel1940Calling Philo VanceFilm, Nazi Officer at Dock (uncredited)1939Bridal SuiteFilm, Man in Shipboard Brawl1936Revolt of the ZombiesFilm, German Soldier (uncredited)1934One Night of LoveFilm, PolicemanThe Countess of Monte CristoFilm, 1934Police Detective (uncredited)1896Born2 April 1896

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  • The Great Dictator 1940
  • To Be or Not to Be 1942
  • Sahara 1943
  • This Land Is Mine 1943
  • Action in the North Atlantic 1943

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He also appeared in 15 TV productions and several stage productions, including one on Broadway. Except for about ten cinema productions, Schumm's body of work in cinema and television was filmed in the United States. On stage and in film, he is credited as Hans Josef Schumm or simply Hans Schumm; but in seven films, he is credited under the pseudonym André Pola - three in 1948, one in 1949, one in 1954, and one 1956. In his private life, he was known as Joseph Schumm and Johann J.E. Schumm.

Country
Germany
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1990 · aged 93

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