- Hermann Blaß was born on March 29, 1888 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. He was an actor, known for The Beggar from Cologne Cathedral (1927), Die singende Stadt (1930) and Ein Burschenlied aus Heidelberg (1930). He died on September 18, 1941 in New York City, New York, USA.
- He became established as an actor and singer in Berlin, and finally he was spotted for the film business. His first movie was the silent film "Das schöne Mädel" (1923).
- He became a demanded support actor of distinguished characters during the sound film era of the 30s and he took part in numerous well-known movies.
- The actor Hermann Blass attended an education as an actor and singer and he started his career in 1909 as a singer. It soon followed engagements at theaters and operas in different cities, among others in Berlin from 1918.
- His career came to an abrupt end in Germany and Austria with the rise of the National Socialism.
- As a Jew he had to leave Europe and he emigrated to the USA. There he earned his living with small appearances on little stages and he was able to act a last time in front of the camera for "Overture to Glory" (1940). He died one year later at the age of only 53.
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