Biography

Louis Treumann was not only famous as a gifted singer and actor but also for his airs and graces which was often in his way.

After 1935 followed years of uncertainty and in this time he was often planned for transports to concentration camps. But Franz Léhar could enforce his influence several times to avoid such a transport. But finally he was deported to Theresenstadt together with his wife.

His wife died two months after the deportation in 1942 and Louis Treumann plunged into a depression. Louis Treumann also died in Theresienstadt in 1943.

Because of his great name recognition at the the theater he was also engaged for some movies at the end of the 20's.

To the milestones of his career belong the world premiere of "Die lustige Witwe" (1905) in the role of Danilo.