Herman Bing

Herman Bing

Deceased · Born: Mar 30, 1889 · Died: Jan 9, 1947

1938
1937
1936
1934
1932

Personal Details

BornMar 30, 1889 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Relatives
  • Gus Bing (Sibling)
  • Rudolf Bing (Sibling)

Biography

Herman Bing was born on March 30, 1889, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historic landmarks, including the iconic Römerberg square and the Frankfurt Cathedral.

As an actor and assistant director, Bing left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, starring in notable films such as The Great Waltz (1938),a romantic musical drama that showcased his exceptional acting skills, as well as Sweethearts (1938),a romantic comedy that demonstrated his versatility as a performer. He also appeared in Redheads on Parade (1935),a lighthearted musical comedy that highlighted his ability to effortlessly transition between different genres.

In his personal life, Bing was married to Carla Lichtenstein, a partner who shared in his creative endeavors and supported him throughout his career.

Herman Bing's life came to a close on January 9, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, USA, a city that had become his adopted home and a hub for his professional pursuits. Despite his untimely passing, Bing's legacy continues to be celebrated and remembered through his remarkable body of work, which remains an integral part of the cinematic heritage of his time.

Career

Rendezvous 24
Rendezvous 24 as Herr Schmidt
1945
Where Do We Go from Here?
Where Do We Go from Here? as Hessian Col. / Von Heisel
1941
Dumbo
Dumbo as The Ringmaster (voice) (uncredited)
1940
Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet as Market Keeper
Broadway Melody of 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940 as Silhouettist (uncredited)
1938
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife as Monsieur Pepinard
Sweethearts
Sweethearts as Oscar Engel
1937
Champagne Waltz
Champagne Waltz as Max Snellinek
Beg, Borrow or Steal
Beg, Borrow or Steal as Von Giersdorff, aka Count Herman
Maytime
Maytime as August Archipenko
1936
Tango
Tango as Mr. Kluckmeyer, Tango Hosiery
Human Cargo
Human Cargo as Fritz Schultz
The King Steps Out
The King Steps Out as Pretzelberger
That Girl from Paris
That Girl from Paris as "Hammy" Hammacher
Rose-Marie
Rose-Marie as Mr. Daniells
1935
Calm Yourself
Calm Yourself as Mr. Sam Bromberg
Hands Across the Table
Hands Across the Table as Barber (uncredited)
$1000 a Minute
$1000 a Minute as Vanderbrocken
Don't Bet on Blondes
Don't Bet on Blondes as Professor Friedrich Wilhelm Gruber
Here Comes the Band
Here Comes the Band as Hans Bergenspitz (uncredited)
Vagabond Lady
Vagabond Lady as Spear Department Head (uncredited)
In Caliente
In Caliente as Florist
1934
The Mighty Barnum
The Mighty Barnum as Farmer Schultz
Crimson Romance
Crimson Romance as Himmelbaum
I Sell Anything
I Sell Anything as Dutchman Bidding $1.25 (uncredited)
One Night of Love
One Night of Love as Vegetable Man
Hide-Out
Hide-Out as Jake
Twentieth Century
Twentieth Century as Beard #1 (uncredited)
Mandalay
Mandalay as Prof. Kleinschmidt
1933
The Bowery
The Bowery as Max Herman
My Lips Betray
My Lips Betray as Weininger
Chance at Heaven
Chance at Heaven as Franklyn's Chauffeur (uncredited)
College Coach
College Coach as Prof. Glantz
Fast Workers
Fast Workers as Schultz (Uncredited)
Lady Killer
Lady Killer as Western Director (uncredited)
Curtain at Eight
Curtain at Eight as Sam, stage director
1932
Big City Blues
Big City Blues as First Waiter (uncredited)
Flesh
Flesh as Pepi
A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms as Swiss Postal Clerk (uncredited)
The Crash
The Crash as E.F. McSorley
Hypnotized
Hypnotized as Captain Otto Von Stormberg
The Tenderfoot
The Tenderfoot as Chef (uncredited)
Radio Patrol
Radio Patrol as Schwabacher, the Funeral Director (uncredited)
Murders in the Rue Morgue
Murders in the Rue Morgue as Franz Odenheimer (uncredited)
Three on a Match
Three on a Match as Professor Irving Finklestein (uncredited)
Westward Passage
Westward Passage as Otto Hoopengarner, the Dutchman
1931
Private Lives
Private Lives as Train Conductor (uncredited)
The Guardsman
The Guardsman as A Creditor
Men of Chance
Men of Chance as Fritz Tannenbaum
Anna Christie
Anna Christie as Larry - the Bartender (uncredited)
1927
Sunrise
Sunrise as Streetcar Conductor (uncredited)
1928
Four Sons
Four Sons as Writer