Hanns Lothar (born Hans Lothar Neutze; 10 April 1929 – 11 March 1967) was a German film actor.[1] He appeared in 36 films between 1948 and 1966. He was born in Hannover, Germany and died in Hamburg, Germany. He was the father of actress Susanne Lothar.

Hanns Lothar
Born
Hans Lothar Neutze

(1929-04-10)10 April 1929
Hannover, Germany
Died11 March 1967(1967-03-11) (aged 37)
Hamburg, Germany
OccupationActor
Years active1948-1966

Lothar remains perhaps best known to international audiences as Schlemmer, James Cagney's devoted German assistant, in Billy Wilder's comedy One, Two, Three (1961). He died suddenly from renal colic problems at 37 years.[2]

Filmography edit

Year Title Role Notes
1948 Paths in Twilight
1951 The Guilt of Doctor Homma Reporter Uncredited
1959 People in the Net Stefan
The Buddenbrooks Christian Buddenbrook part 1, 2
1960 Storm in a Water Glass Hans Burdach
Sacred Waters Thöni Grieg
The Last Witness Lawyer Dr. Fox
1961 One, Two, Three Schlemmer
Girl from Hong Kong Kuddel Bratt
1962 Wenn beide schuldig werden Richard Goetz
Seelenwanderung [de] Axel TV film
1963 Wochentags immer Felix
Gripsholm Castle Karlchen
Piccadilly Zero Hour 12 Jack Bellamy
1964 Flug in Gefahr [de] George Spencer TV film
Polizeirevier Davidswache [de] Bellkamp
1965 Der Fall Harry Domela Harry Domela TV film
Die Katze im Sack [de] Vic Malloy TV film
1966 4 Schlüssel Richard Hiss
Long Legs, Long Fingers Emile Cavin

References edit

  1. ^ "Hanns Lothar". Film Portal. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  2. ^ Biography at Deutsches Filmhaus (in German)

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