Ludwig Schmitz (January 28, 1884 – June 28, 1954) was a German film actor. He appeared in more than forty films during his career including the 1951 comedy The Heath Is Green.[1] He was part of the popular comedy duo Tran and Helle along with Joseph Hussels.

Ludwig Schmitz
Born28 January 1884
DiedJune 28, 1954(1954-06-28) (aged 70)
OccupationActor
Years active1934-1954 (film)

Schmitz was a member of the SS from 1 March 1934 and a member of the Nazi Party from May 1937. It was only in the 1950s that the popular comedian was seen again in the West German cinema. He died of a heart attack in 1954.[2]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Langford p.103
  2. ^ Staedeli, Thomas. "Porträt des Schauspielers Ludwig Schmitz by Thomas Staedeli". www.cyranos.ch.

Bibliography

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  • Langford, Michelle. Directory of World Cinema: Germany. Intellect Books, 2012.
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