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Friedrich Gnaß

1892 – 1958

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About Friedrich Gnaß

Lived 1892 – 1958 (aged 65). Friedrich Gnaß was a German stage actor, film actor and actor.

Friedrich Gnaß (13 November 1892 – 8 May 1958) was a German film actor. He appeared in 53 films between 1929 and 1958.

Partial filmography

Beyond the Street (1929) – Der Matrose / The Sailor Mother Krause's Journey to Happiness (1929) – Max Revolt in the Reformatory (1930) Troika (1930) – Stephan, troika driver Danton (1931) – Sanson Fra Diavolo (1931) – Rodomonte M (1931) – Franz Kameradschaft (1931) – Fritz – Rescue Volunteer Louise, Queen of Prussia (1931) Rasputin, Demon with Women (1932) – Derewenko Raid in St. Pauli (1932) – Karl the Sailor I by Day, You by Night (1932) – Helmut Morgenrot (1933) – Juraczik The Star of Valencia (1933) – Diego Refugees (1933) – Hussar Achtung! Wer kennt diese Frau? (1934) – Carlo Fiori Abenteuer eines jungen Herrn in Polen (1934) – Prisoner Blood Brothers (1935) Hundred Days (1935) – Ney Henker, Frauen und Soldaten (1935) Travelling People (1938) – Bosko Secret Code LB 17 (1938) – Ein Telefonist der Aufständigen Capriccio (1938) – Erster Hahnenkämpfer Northern Lights (1938) – Lappen-Nils Rubber (1938) – Antonio, ein Vaquero Sergeant Berry (1938) – Duffy (uncredited) Pour le Mérite (1938) – Herr Holzapfel Uproar in Damascus (1939) – Funker Gerlach Legion Condor (1939) Wozzeck (1947) – Spießrutenläufer Die Buntkarierten (1949) – Großvater The Beaver Coat (1949) – Julius Wolff Our Daily Bread (1949) – Albrecht The Benthin Family (1950) – Arbeiter im Demontagewerk Der Untertan (1951) – Napoleon Fischer Story of a Young Couple (1952) – Hotelportier The Condemned Village (1952) – Bauer Scheffler Shadow Over the Islands (1952) – Bredeholm Frauenschicksale (1952) – Karl Neumann Anna Susanna (1953) – Fietjes Vater Die Geschichte vom kleinen Muck (1953) – Stadtwächter Ernst Thälmann (1954) – Hauswirt Leuchtfeuer (1954) – Alter Mann mit Prothese Wer seine Frau lieb hat (1955) – Dörr Once Is Never (1955) – Hunzele Spielbank-Affäre (1957) – Betrunkener Katzgraben (1957) – Kleinschmidt, ein Kleinbauer Spur in die Nacht (1957) – Der alte Grabbert Der Fackelträger (1957) – Kabische Gejagt bis zum Morgen (1957) – Vater Baumann Die Schönste (1957) Escape from Sahara (1958) – Germanini

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich Gnaß?

actor (1892–1958)

When was Friedrich Gnaß born?

Friedrich Gnaß was born on 13 November 1892 in Langendreer.

When did Friedrich Gnaß die?

Friedrich Gnaß died on 8 May 1958 in East Berlin.

What was Friedrich Gnaß's occupation?

Friedrich Gnaß was a stage actor, film actor and actor.

What nationality was Friedrich Gnaß?

Friedrich Gnaß was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich Gnaß

· Wikidata: Q98336

· DBpedia: Friedrich Gnaß

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