Gustav von Seyffertitz

Gustav von Seyffertitz

Deceased · Born: Aug 4, 1863 · Died: Dec 25, 1943

Personal Details

BornAug 4, 1863 Haimhausen, Dachau, Bavaria [now Bavaria, Germany]
Spouse
  • Katharina Hoffmann

  • Eugenie von Mink

  • Toni Creutzburg

  • Nelly Thorne

  • Frieda

Biography

Gustav von Seyffertitz, a renowned thespian and director, entered this world on August 4, 1863, in the charming town of Haimhausen, nestled within the picturesque district of Dachau, in the state of Bavaria, which is now a part of Germany.

Throughout his illustrious career, Gustav von Seyffertitz made a lasting impact in the world of cinema, leaving an indelible mark on the silver screen with his captivating performances in iconic films such as "Sherlock Holmes" (1922),"Shanghai Express" (1932),and "Son of Frankenstein" (1939).

In his personal life, Gustav von Seyffertitz was married to several remarkable women, including Katharina Hoffmann, Eugenie von Mink, Toni Creutzburg, Nelly Thorne, and Frieda, each of whom undoubtedly brought their own unique qualities and charms to his life.

Gustav von Seyffertitz's remarkable journey on this earth came to a close on December 25, 1943, in the serene and picturesque surroundings of Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Career

1939
Nurse Edith Cavell
Nurse Edith Cavell as President of Trial Court
Hotel Imperial
Hotel Imperial as Priest (uncredited)
Never Say Die
Never Say Die as Chemist
1938
Swiss Miss
Swiss Miss as Gardener (uncredited)
In Old Chicago
In Old Chicago as Dutch - Politician in Jack's Office
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette as King's Confessor (uncredited)
1936
Mad Holiday
Mad Holiday as Hendrick Van Mier
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Emile Von Hallor (uncredited)
Murder on a Bridle Path
Murder on a Bridle Path as Dr. Bloom, Police Dept.
1935
She
She as Billali
The Night Is Young
The Night Is Young as Ambassador (uncredited)
Remember Last Night?
Remember Last Night? as Professor Jones
1934
Mystery Liner
Mystery Liner as Inspector Von Kessling
Change of Heart
Change of Heart as Dr. Kurtzman
The Moonstone
The Moonstone as Carl Von Lucker
1933
The Silver Cord
The Silver Cord as German Doctor
Queen Christina
Queen Christina as The General
1932
Shanghai Express
Shanghai Express as Eric Baum
Afraid to Talk
Afraid to Talk as Attorney Harry Berger
Rasputin and the Empress
Rasputin and the Empress as Dr. Franz Wolfe (uncredited)
1931
Dishonored
Dishonored as Austrian Secret Service Chief
Ambassador Bill
Ambassador Bill as Prince de Polikoff
1930
The Bat Whispers
The Bat Whispers as Dr. Venrees
1929
The Canary Murder Case
The Canary Murder Case as Dr. Ambrose Lindquist
The Mysterious Lady
The Mysterious Lady as General Boris Alexandroff
The Docks of New York
The Docks of New York as Hymn Book Harry
The Woman Disputed
The Woman Disputed as Otto Krueger
1927
The Gaucho
The Gaucho as The Usurper Ruiz
1926
The Bells
The Bells as Jerome Frantz
Sparrows
Sparrows as Mr. Grimes
Don Juan
Don Juan as Neri - the Alchemist (uncredited)
1925
The Goose Woman
The Goose Woman as Mr. Vogel
The Eagle
The Eagle as Court Servant at Dinner (uncredited)
1922
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes as Professor Moriarty
1918
Stella Maris
Stella Maris as The Surgeon (uncredited)
1916
The Intrigue
The Intrigue as Carrier Pigeon Recipient