- Born
- Died
- Birth nameFranz Theodor Schmitz
- Theo Lingen was born on June 10, 1903 in Hanover, Germany. He was an actor and director, known for M (1931), The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) and Till Eulenspiegel: Wie Eulenspiegel sich einmal erbot, zu fliegen (1936). He was married to Marianne Lingen-Zoff. He died on November 10, 1978 in Vienna, Austria.
- SpouseMarianne Lingen-Zoff(October 1, 1928 - November 10, 1978) (his death, 1 child)
- Children
- After World War II, he was chosen mayor of Strobl, an Austrian community, for a short period.
- Is interred at the Central Cemetery in Vienna.
- Ensemble member at the famous Burgtheater in Vienna from 1948 until his death, playing many character roles.
- Made his stage debut at the Schauburg in Hannover without having attended acting lessons (1921).
- Being married to singer Marianne Zoff, who was half Jewish, he thought about leaving Germany after the Nazi takeover. As he was one of the most popular comedians, Joseph Goebbels gave him a special permission to continue working.
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