Committed suicide to avoid capture by Soviet soldiers.
German character actor of the 1930's and 40's, having previously trained and worked as an artist. He was a theatrical set painter, as well as a successful oil on canvas painter of impressionist portraits, still lives, urban views and landscapes.
Served on the Eastern Front in World War I from 1916 to 1918.
Karl Dannemann launched a successful film career from 1934 which he continued till his death.
He also impersonated support roles during World War II and took part in popular productions.