- Gustav Rickelt was born on June 21, 1862 in Dortmund, Germany. He was an actor, known for Old Song (1930), Bobby, der Benzinjunge (1929) and Täter gesucht (1931). He died on June 26, 1946 in Germany.
- The actor Gustav Rickelt first started a commercial training but he soon decided to become an actor and stopped his training.
- His son Martin Rickelt became an actor too.
- He entered the film business in 1923 with "Erdgeist" (23) and in the next years he impersonated roles in other silent movies. His last cinematical works came in the sound film era of the 30s into being.
- He made first stage experiences from 1882 and he acted in cities like Hanau, Heidelberg and Posen. Later followed engagements in bigger cities like Budapest, Berlin and Munich.
- He also wrote several plays as a writer.
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