Hubert von Meyerinck

Aug 23, 1896 — May 13, 1971 (74 years) Potsdam, Germany

181 Movies 2 Series

Originally from Potsdam, Germany, Hubert von Meyerinck works as an actor. Their credits include One, Two, Three as Count von Droste Schattenburg. Over more than 105 years they have gathered close to 181 films and 2 TV productions, working mainly across genres like comedy.

Known for

Brennende Grenze

as Heino

The Fugitive from Chicago

as Werner Dux

Hangmen, Women, and Soldiers

as Rittmeister Lensberg

An der schönen blauen Donau

as Baron Philipp

74R.I.P.

181Movies

2Series

Known for

Brennende Grenze

as Heino

The Fugitive from Chicago

as Werner Dux

Hangmen, Women, and Soldiers

as Rittmeister Lensberg

An der schönen blauen Donau

as Baron Philipp

74 R.I.P.

R.I.P.

181

Movies

Series

Movies

Not Afraid of Big Animals

The Flute Concert of Sans-souci

The Fugitive from Chicago

Hochzeitsnacht im Paradies

1962

⭐ 9.7

Heute blau und morgen blau

The Man with the Glass Eye

1969

⭐ 4.3

Junge Leute brauchen Liebe

The Company's in Love

Glorious Times in the Spessart

1967

⭐ 6.0

The Hunchback of Soho

When the Mad Aunts Arrive

Otto ist auf Frauen scharf

The Man Who Walked Through the Wall

Nachbarn sind zum Ärgern da

Freddy and the Millionaire

1961

⭐ 6.5

Ein Stern fällt vom Himmel

TV Shows

Dem Täter auf der Spur

1967

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The Man with the Glass Eye

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Nachbarn sind zum Ärgern da

Notar

1970

Film

When the Mad Aunts Arrive

Herr Storz

1970

Film

Dr. med. Fabian - Lachen ist die beste Medizin

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Ein dreifach Hoch dem Sanitätsgefreiten Neumann

Oberstabsarzt Dr. Treppwitz

1969

Film

The Man with the Glass Eye

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Otto ist auf Frauen scharf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hubert von Meyerinck still alive?

Hubert von Meyerinck passed away on May 13, 1971 at age 74.

What are the most famous roles of Hubert von Meyerinck?

Hubert von Meyerinck is best known for roles in One, Two, Three, Münchhausen, The Spessart Inn.

How many movies has Hubert von Meyerinck been in?

Over a 50-year career (since 1921), Hubert von Meyerinck has appeared in 262 movies and 5 TV shows.

What was Hubert von Meyerinck's first movie?

The career of Hubert von Meyerinck began with Der Millionendieb (1921).

What is Hubert von Meyerinck's most recent movie or series?

Hubert von Meyerinck's most recent release is Hei-Wi-Tip-Top, which premiered on August 22, 1971.

What TV shows has Hubert von Meyerinck appeared in?

On television, Hubert von Meyerinck has appeared in Das Kriminalmuseum, Hei-Wi-Tip-Top, Dem Täter auf der Spur, Bambi.

Hubert von Meyerinck was born in Potsdam on August 23, 1896, the son of a major. After his parents divorced, he was raised by his mother. From an early age he showed a strong interest in acting and began taking lessons as a child, despite his parents’ wish that he pursue a career as a priest. After completing school, he was drafted into military service during World War I but was discharged shortly afterward for health reasons.

In 1917, he made his stage debut at the Berliner Schauspielhaus as Lieutenant von Hagen in "Kolberg." Following an engagement at the Hamburger Kammerspiele from 1918 to 1920, he performed at numerous Berlin theatres and variety venues, including the revue "Es liegt was in der Luft" alongside Marlene Dietrich. He earned acclaim both for his cabaret performances at the famed Tingeltangel and for dramatic stage roles such as Mephisto in "Faust" and Mackie Messer in "Die Dreigroschenoper."

At the beginning of the 1920s, von Meyerinck transitioned to film. After a significant early role in Georg Jacoby’s serial "Der Mann ohne Namen," he appeared in supporting roles in silent films including Artur Robison’s "Manon Lescaut" (1926) and Wilhelm Dieterle’s "Ich lebe für Dich" (1929). His distinctive appearance—bald head, monocle, thin moustache—quickly made him recognizable, and he became a popular character actor. He was often typecast as aristocrats, bourgeois figures, authoritarian officials, eccentrics, or crooks. With the arrival of sound film, his raspy voice further defined his screen persona.

Among his notable early sound films were Max Ophüls’ "Die verliebte Firma" (1931/32), Franz Wenzler’s "Wenn die Liebe Mode macht" (1932), and Kurt Gerron’s "Der weiße Dämon" (1932). During the Nazi era, he remained one of Germany’s most prolific and popular supporting actors, appearing in more than 90 productions between 1933 and 1945. These ranged from comedies such as "Ein falscher Fuffziger" (1935) to Willi Forst’s adaptation of Maupassant’s "Bel Ami" (1939) and Helmut Käutner’s "Kitty und die Weltkonferenz" (1939). He also took smaller roles in propagandistic films including "Ein Volksfeind" (1937) and "Trenck, der Pandur" (1940). Although it was widely known that he was homosexual, he was not prosecuted by the regime.

In the 1950s and 1960s, von Meyerinck successfully parodied his established authoritarian image in numerous comedies. In 1957 alone he appeared in 13 films, including the popular "Der tolle Blomberg" and "Das Wirtshaus im Spessart." He received the Prize of the German Film Critics in 1960 for "Ein Mann geht durch die Wand" and again in 1961 for "Das Spukschloß im Spessart." Another highlight was his role as an exuberant aristocrat in Billy Wilder’s Cold War satire "One, Two, Three." Between 1965 and 1969, he regularly appeared as Sir Arthur, head of Scotland Yard, in the Edgar Wallace film series.

Despite appearing in around 250 films, von Meyerinck remained committed to the stage and joined the ensemble of Hamburg’s Thalia Theatre in 1966. In 1968, he received a lifetime achievement award at the German Film Prize and published his memoirs. He died in Hamburg on May 13, 1971.

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