Theo Lingen
Known for
Theo Lingen is a screen veteran with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. The role of Bauernfänger in 'M' is the one that keeps being brought up. Viewers may also know him from 'The Testament of Dr. Mabuse'. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either.
Theo Lingen
167 Movies
6 Series
Theo Lingen is a screen veteran with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. The role of Bauernfänger in 'M' is the one that keeps being brought up. Viewers may also know him from 'The Testament of Dr. Mabuse'. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either.
Movies
Plays Bauernfänger
M
1931
Plays Karetzky
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
1933
Plays Johann Pietschmann / Hans Pietschmann
Johann
1943
Plays Ein Kellner
The Peak Scaler
1933
Plays Detektiv Superbus
The Double
1934
Plays Sir David Lindsay
Der Löwe von Babylon
1959
Director
Plays Viktor - Dirigent
Tolle Nacht
1943
Plays Dr. Thoms
The Secret Carrier
1975
Plays Pauli
Tante Trude aus Buxtehude
1971
Plays Jean
Vienna Blood
1942
Plays Oberstudiendirektor Dr. Taft / Gotthold Emmanuel Taft
Wir hau'n die Pauker in die Pfanne
1970
Plays Josef Anatol Dornbusch
Premiere
1937
Plays Oberstudiendirektor Dr. Gottlieb Taft
Hurra, die Schule brennt
1969
Plays Mackie
Drei Mann auf einem Pferd
1957
Plays Prof. Dr. Liebreich
The Model Boy
1963
Plays Fritz Sperling
Hilfe, ich bin unsichtbar
1951
Plays Sebastian
Heidi
1952
Plays Sebastian
Heidi and Peter
1955
Plays Dr. Erwin Hacker, Rechtsanwalt
Das Liebesleben des schönen Franz
1956
Plays Kent
The Flute Concert of Sans-souci
1930
Plays Gast
The Stars Shine
1938
Director
Plays Max, Oberkellner im Imperial
Liebeskomödie
1943
Plays Oberstudiendirektor Dr. Gottlieb Taft
Pepe, der Paukerschreck
1969
Plays Edgar Magnussen
The Testament of Cornelius Gulden
1932
Plays Kautz
Winter Night's Dream
1935
Plays Theo Frobenius
Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten
1971
Plays Oberstudiendirektor Dr. Taft
Morgen fällt die Schule aus
1971
Plays Emil Sperling
The Indian Tomb
1938
Plays Oberstudiendirektor Dr. Gottlieb Taft
Zur Hölle mit den Paukern
1968
Plays Tanzmeister Knaak
Tonio Kröger
1964
Plays Abteilungschef Fuchs
All for Veronica
1936
Plays Oberstudiendirektor Dr. Gottlieb Taft
Zum Teufel mit der Penne
1968
Plays Max
Jetzt schlägt's 13
1950
Director
Plays Hans Schröder
Herz – modern möbliert
1940
Plays Felix
Dreimal Hochzeit
1941
Plays Diener Haßler
The Man Who is Talked About
1937
Plays Fuerst Potemkin
The Grand Duke's Finances
1934
Plays Theo Möller
Meine Tante, deine Tante
1956
Plays Hadschi
The Thief of Bagdad
1952
Plays Herr Schindler
Trees Are Blooming in Vienna
1958
Plays Sanftleben
The Heathens of Kummerow
1967
Plays Bishop
Immer Ärger mit Hochwürden
1972
Plays Theo Marmorstein
Lady Dracula
1977
Plays Etagenkellner
The Countess of Monte Cristo
1932
Plays Sir Philipps
Waltz War
1933
Plays Schnuller, Ballettmeister
Waltz Melodies
1938
Plays Emil Sperling
The Tiger of Eschnapur
1938
Plays Platzer
Heaven on Earth
1935
Plays Rhinelander
No More Love
1931
Plays Berzelius
Wenn mein Schätzchen auf die Pauke haut
1971
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Lady Dracula
Full Filmography
Zwei himmlische Töchter
Graf Jehan von Hoftenstein · 6 episodes
1978–
TV
Lady Dracula
Theo Marmorstein
1977
Film
Unordnung und frühes Leid
Tanzmeister Knaak
1977
Film
The Secret Carrier
Dr. Thoms
1975
Film
Beschlossen und verkündet
Kammerdiener Jean · 1 episode
1975–
TV
Hoftheater
Intendant von Krombholz · 13 episodes
1975–
TV
Der Monddiamant
Sergeant Cuff · 2 episodes
1974–
TV
Immer Ärger mit Hochwürden
Bishop
1972
Film
Hauptsache Ferien
Herr Kannenberg
1972
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Theo Lingen still alive?
Theo Lingen passed away on November 10, 1978 at age 75.
What are the most famous roles of Theo Lingen?
Theo Lingen is best known for roles in M, The Testament of Dr. Mabuse, Hurra, die Schule brennt.
How many movies has Theo Lingen been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1930), Theo Lingen has appeared in 167 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Theo Lingen's first movie?
The career of Theo Lingen began with Dolly is making a career (1930).
What is Theo Lingen's most recent movie or series?
Theo Lingen's most recent release is Kleine Geschichten mit großen Tieren, which premiered on March 5, 1978.
What TV shows has Theo Lingen appeared in?
On television, Theo Lingen has appeared in Klimbim, Zwei himmlische Töchter, Am laufenden Band, Die Rudi Carrell Show.
Theo Lingen
1903-06-09 · Hannover, Germany
Theo Lingen (* 10. Juni 1903 in Hannover; † 10. November 1978 in Wien; eigentlich Franz Theodor Schmitz) war ein deutscher Schauspieler, Regisseur und Buchautor. Er war seit 1928 mit der Sängerin Marianne Zoff verheiratet, der ersten Frau Bertolt Brechts.