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Charles Unthan(1848-1929)

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Charles Unthan was born on 5 April 1848 in Kremmen-Sommerfeld, Prussia, Germany. He was an actor, known for Der Mann ohne Arm (1914), Atlantis (1913) and Mister Unthan, das armlose Wunder (1906). He was married to Antonie Beschta. He died on 19 November 1929 in Berlin, Germany.
BornApril 5, 1848
DiedNovember 19, 1929(81)
BornApril 5, 1848
DiedNovember 19, 1929(81)
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Known for

Der Mann ohne Arm
  • Raoul Sausbras
  • 1914
Atlantis (1913)
Atlantis
6.5
  • Arthur Stoss - armless man
  • 1913
Mister Unthan, das armlose Wunder
Short
  • Actor
  • 1906

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Actor

  • Der Mann ohne Arm
    • Raoul Sausbras
    • 1914
  • Atlantis (1913)
    Atlantis
    6.5
    • Arthur Stoss - armless man
    • 1913
  • Mister Unthan, das armlose Wunder
    Short
    • 1906

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Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Carl Unthan
  • Born
    • April 5, 1848
    • Kremmen-Sommerfeld, Prussia, Germany
  • Died
    • November 19, 1929
    • Berlin, Germany
  • Spouse
    • Antonie Beschta
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was also a marksman who could shoot the spots out of a playing card with a rifle operated by his feet.
  • Nickname
    • The Armless Violinist of Leipzig

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