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Hans Schumm
Actor

Hans Schumm

2 Apr 1896Born
2 Feb 1990Died
93Age at death
51Credits

Biography

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Hans Josef Schumm (né Johann Josef Eugen Schumm; 2 April 1896 Stuttgart – 2 February 1990 Los Angeles) was a German-born-turned-American actor, notably, a prolific and critically acclaimed Hollywood screen character actor who appeared in some 95 films – including a co-starring villainous role in a 12-episode serial. He also appeared in 15 TV productions and several stage productions, including one on Broadway. Except for about ten cinema productions, Schumm's body of work in cinema and television was filmed in the United States.

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In stage and film, he is credited as Hans Josef Schumm or simply Hans Schumm; but in seven films, he is credited under the pseudonym André Pola — three in 1948, one in 1949, one in 1954, and one 1956. In his private life, he was known as Joseph Schumm and Johann J.E. Schumm.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1966Spy Smasher ReturnsFilm: The Mask
  2. 1962The Bashful ElephantFilm: Fritz
  3. 1960I Aim at the StarsFilm: Baron von Braun(uncredited)
  4. 1956The Trapp FamilyFilm
  5. 1949Waiting in the LurchFilm: Dr. Emil Gesundheit (as Andre Pola)
  6. 1949The Lovable CheatFilm: Policeman
  7. 1949Fuelin' AroundFilm: Col. Cluttz
  8. 1949Act of ViolenceFilm: German (voice) (uncredited)
  9. 1948Smuggler's CoveFilm: Karl
  10. 1948CasbahFilm: Willem
  11. 1945Escape in the DesertFilm: Klaus
  12. 1944Uncertain GloryFilm
  13. 1944Voice in the WindFilm: Piesecke
  14. 1943SaharaFilm: Sgt. Krause (uncredited)
  15. 1943Action in the North AtlanticFilm: Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)
  16. 1943Hitler's MadmanFilm
  17. 1943Above SuspicionFilm: Dreikirchen Guard (Uncredited)
  18. 1943This Land Is MineFilm: German Sergeant Who Pushes Albert
  19. 1943Mission to MoscowFilm: Train Gate Guard (uncredited)
  20. 1943Margin for ErrorFilm: Karl Müller
  21. 1942Once Upon a HoneymoonFilm: Warsaw Gestapo Agent (uncredited)
  22. 1942The Devil with HitlerFilm: Gestapo Guard (uncredited)
  23. 1942Foreign AgentFilm: Dr. Werner
  24. 1942Destination UnknownFilm: Muller
  25. 1942Berlin CorrespondentFilm: Gunther
  26. 1942Pardon My SarongFilm: Tabor's Henchman (uncredited)
  27. 1942Invisible AgentFilm: SS Man (uncredited)
  28. 1942Atlantic ConvoyFilm: Cmdr. von Smith
  29. 1942Spy SmasherFilm: The Mask
  30. 1942To Be or Not to BeFilm: Special Investigations Squad (uncredited)
  31. 1942The Lady Has PlansFilm: 1st German
  32. 1942All Through the NightFilm: Anton
  33. 1941Sea RaidersFilm: Sub Captain
  34. 1941Down in San DiegoFilm: Mueller (uncredited)
  35. 1941UndergroundFilm: Heller's Aide
  36. 1941They Dare Not LoveFilm: Brookner
  37. 1941So Ends Our NightFilm: Kobel
  38. 1940EscapeFilm: Gestapo Officer with Dark Eyebrows (uncredited)
  39. 1940Mystery Sea RaiderFilm: Sentry
  40. 1940The Great DictatorFilm: Soldier (uncredited)
  41. 1940The Man I MarriedFilm: Storm Trooper
  42. 1940Calling Philo VanceFilm: Nazi Officer at Dock (uncredited)
  43. 1939British IntelligenceFilm: German Senior Officer
  44. 1939Hitler: Beast of BerlinFilm: Schaefer
  45. 1939Espionage AgentFilm: Foreign Official
  46. 1939Thunder AfloatFilm: German Sailor Looking for Wireless (uncredited)
  47. 1939Bridal SuiteFilm: Man in Shipboard Brawl
  48. 1939Confessions of a Nazi SpyFilm: Bismarck Officer with Crew List (uncredited)
  49. 1936Revolt of the ZombiesFilm: German Soldier (uncredited)
  50. 1934One Night of LoveFilm: Policeman
  51. 1934The Countess of Monte CristoFilm: Police Detective (uncredited)

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