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Hugo Schuster

Nov 22, 1886 - Jul 10, 1976 (89 years old) in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Hugo Schuster (22 November 1886 – 10 July 1976) was a German-British actor

Born in Aachen, Germany, Schuster began his career acting at Otto Brahm's Berlin Lessing Theater. In the 1920s, he acted in the leading German theatres. After 1945, he had roles in English theatre plays, films, television, and radio - such as the BBC German service. From 1956 to 1963 he lived in Germany, acting in German productions. However, he did not feel at peace in post-war Germany and returned to his home in Golders Green

Known For

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Secret People
General Galbern
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The Prisoner
Professor Jacob Seltzman / The Colonel
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Prelude to Fame
Dr. Freihaus
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The Third Man
Waiter (uncredited)
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Paid to Kill
Professor
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The Blue Max
Hans. Elderly Servant
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Secret Venture
Professor Henrik
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Burnt Evidence
Hartl
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Father Brown
Optician
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Portrait from Life
Interpreter

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