Frederick Valk

Deceased · Born: Jun 10, 1895 · Died: Jul 23, 1956

Personal Details

BornJun 10, 1895 Hamburg, Germany

Biography

Frederick Valk, a renowned German-born actor, entered the world on June 10, 1895, in the vibrant city of Hamburg, Germany. He would go on to carve a lasting impression on the silver screen, leaving behind a legacy of captivating performances in films such as Night Train to Munich (1940),Thunder Rock (1942),and Dead of Night (1945). Valk's personal life was marked by a loving union with his wife, Diana Mary Quirk, who stood by his side throughout his life and career. Ultimately, his remarkable journey came to an end on July 23, 1956, in the bustling metropolis of London, England, UK.

Career

acting

1956

Wicked as They Come

Wicked as They Come as Mr. Reisner

Zarak as Haji Khan

1955

I Am a Camera as Doctor

Magic Fire as Minister von Moll

The Colditz Story

The Colditz Story as Kommandant

1953

Bad Blonde as Giuseppe Vecchi

Never Let Me Go

Never Let Me Go as Kuragin

Break to Freedom

Break to Freedom as Camp Kommandant

1952

Mr. Potts Goes to Moscow

Mr. Potts Goes to Moscow as Rakov

The Magic Box as Maurice Guttenburg

1951

Outcast of the Islands

Outcast of the Islands as Hudig

1949

Dear Mr. Prohack

Dear Mr. Prohack as Dr. Viega

1948

Saraband as The Elector Ernest Augustus

1946

Latin Quarter as Dr. Ivan Krasner

A Matter of Life and Death

A Matter of Life and Death as RAF Chaplain (uncredited)

1945

Dead of Night as Dr. Van Straaten (Segment "Linking Story" & "The Ventriloquist's Dummy")

1944

Hotel Reserve as Emil Schimler, alias Paul Heimberger

1942

Thunder Rock as Dr. Kurtz

The Young Mr. Pitt

The Young Mr. Pitt

1941

Dangerous Moonlight

Dangerous Moonlight as Polish Bomber Commander

Gasbags as Sturmfuehrer

Death Cell as Dr. Moger

1940

Night Train to Munich

Night Train to Munich as Gestapo Officer