Curt Bois
German actor in early cinema

Born
April 5th, 1901
123 years ago
Died
1991
34 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Germany
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Started a career in acting in the 1910s and appeared in numerous films. Gained prominence for work in the silent film era, later transitioning to talkies. Featured in significant films such as 'The Last Laugh' and 'The Blue Angel'. Continued to perform in theatre and film throughout the 20th century. Recognized for contributions to German cinema and for a career that spanned several decades.
Appeared in 'The Last Laugh'
Starred in 'The Blue Angel'
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