- Hanns Beck-Gaden was born on March 17, 1891 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. He was an actor and writer, known for Der Todesturz vom Watzmann (1921), Der Grenzjäger (1930) and Wildschütz Jennerwein. Herzen in Not (1930). He died on June 20, 1956 in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany.
- Character actor, who appeared in rustic dramas or mountaineering films of the 1920's and 30's. Prior to that, variously employed as a sailor, then as stock man or cowboy in the Americas and in Australia. A vociferous right-wing extremist, antisemite and one-time member of the radical Freikorps.
- The actor Hanns Beck-Gaden made his film debut already in 1915 with the movie "Fürst Seppl". It took six years before he acted again in a movie called "Hochland" (1920).
- At the beginning of the 30's he also appeared in some talkies like.
- After 1934 he retired from the film business.
- His film engagement remained seldom till the end of the 20's, after that he took part in several popular movies with a regional background.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
