Hans Heinrich von Twardowski

Hans Heinrich von Twardowski

Deceased · Born: May 5, 1898 · Died: Nov 19, 1958

Personal Details

BornMay 5, 1898 Stettin, Pomerania, Germany [now Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland]

Biography

Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, a renowned actor and writer, made his grand entrance into the world on May 5, 1898, in the charming city of Stettin, which is currently known as Szczecin, located in the Zachodniopomorskie province of Poland. This remarkable individual's life was marked by a plethora of achievements, including his captivating performances in a multitude of cinematic masterpieces.

One of his most notable roles was in the 1920 film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari", a pioneering work in the realm of German Expressionist cinema. He also starred in "Hangmen Also Die!" in 1943, a gripping drama that showcased his impressive range as an actor. Furthermore, his work in "Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire" in 1920 demonstrated his ability to effortlessly transition between different genres.

Tragically, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski's life came to a close on November 19, 1958, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, located in the state of New York, USA. Despite his untimely passing, his contributions to the world of cinema continue to be celebrated and revered by fans and scholars alike.

Career

1944
Resisting Enemy Interrogation
Resisting Enemy Interrogation as Herr Mahler - German Red Cross Representative
1943
Hangmen Also Die!
Hangmen Also Die! as Reinhard Heydrich
First Comes Courage
First Comes Courage as Nazi Captain (uncredited)
Margin for Error
Margin for Error as Fritz - Butler
Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness as German Co-Pilot (uncredited)
Background to Danger
Background to Danger as German Officer
1942
The Dawn Express
The Dawn Express as Capt. Gemmler
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Once Upon a Honeymoon as German Officer (uncredited)
Casablanca
Casablanca as German Officer with Yvonne (uncredited)
1939
1935
The Crusades
The Crusades as Nicholas, Count of Hungary
1933
Adorable
Adorable as Prince of Pontevedro
The Devil's in Love
The Devil's in Love as Andre's Defense Counsel
1932
Scandal for Sale
Scandal for Sale as Affner, the pilot
1922
The Phantom
The Phantom as Hugo Lubota