Otto Gebühr, a renowned German actor and producer, was born on May 29, 1877, in the charming town of Kettwig, which is currently part of the larger city of Essen, situated in the Rhine Province of Prussia, a historical region that is now divided into the modern-day state of Northrhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Gebühr's illustrious career spanned numerous notable film and theatrical productions, with some of his most notable works including the 1942 historical drama "Der große König", the 1937 biographical epic "Fridericus", and the 1926 silent film "Die Mühle von Sanssouci".
In his personal life, Gebühr was married twice, first to the lovely Doris Krüger, and later to the elegant Cornelia Bertha Julius. Tragically, his life came to a close on March 14, 1954, in the beautiful city of Wiesbaden, located in the state of Hesse, Germany.