Noted German thespian, renowned for his portrayals of endearing, yet slightly eccentric characters, frequently taking on roles of irascible civil servants, fastidious school administrators, medical professionals, fastidious restaurateurs, and meticulous accountants.
Early in his career, Henckels studied under the tutelage of esteemed instructors Louise Dumont and Gustav Lindemann, subsequently honing his craft at the prestigious Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus.
In 1921, Henckels co-founded and later co-directed the Berlin Schlossparktheater, a venture that would span several decades. Concurrently, he was a valued member of the Berlin Staatstheater ensemble from 1936 to 1945.
The cinematic world first took notice of Henckels when silent film star Henny Porten brought him to the screen in 1921. For the next four decades, he remained a fixture in German cinema, with his most beloved role arguably that of the witty, yet dry, Professor Bömmel in the 1944 production of The Punch Bowl.
