Rudolph Anders

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German actor (1895–1987)

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::summary German actor (1895–1987) ::

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FieldValue
nameRudolph Anders
imageRudolph Anders in She Demons.jpg
captionAnders in She Demons (1958)
birth_nameRudolf Franz Amendt
birth_date
birth_placeWaldkirch, Baden, Germany
death_date
death_placeWoodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
other_namesRobert O. Davis
occupationActor
yearsactive1930–1965
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| name = Rudolph Anders | image = Rudolph Anders in She Demons.jpg | caption = Anders in She Demons (1958) | birth_name = Rudolf Franz Amendt | birth_date = | birth_place = Waldkirch, Baden, Germany | death_date = | death_place = Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | resting_place = | other_names = Robert O. Davis | occupation = Actor | yearsactive = 1930–1965 | spouse = | children =

Rudolph Anders (December 17, 1895 – March 27, 1987) was a German character actor who came to the United States after the rise of Hitler, and appeared in numerous American films in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

Biography

He was born Rudolf Franz Amendt in Waldkirch, Baden, Germany. Shortly following the rise of Hitler in Germany he emigrated to the United States, where he was naturalized an American citizen in 1934. During the 1940s, he used the stage name of Robert O. Davis, and after the War used the name Rudolph Anders. His German-accented English confined him largely to "accent roles", and during World War II to villain parts, although not leading roles as his small build, wide eyes, soft voice and naturally quiet demeanor did not allow him to appear overly menacing.

Anders was married. He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.

Partial filmography

References

  • Halliwell, Alfred, Halliwell's Filmgoer's Companion

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