
German character actor, an ex-bank employee. On stage from 1910 despite lack of formal training. Performed primarily in Hamburg and Berlin during the 1910's and 20's. In films for almost half a century, beginning in 1916. Often played physicians, aristocrats, judicial figures or officers. Noted for strong performances in several East German Defa productions. Also provided the German dubbing voice for Claude Rains, Robert Taylor and Gig Young. His activity in front of the camera decreased after the war but especially in the 50's he took part in great productions once more, among them "Das Beil von Wandsbek" (1951), "Der Untertan" (1951), "Canaris" (1954) and "Madeleine und der Legionär" (1958). During the war he was able to continue his career and he entertained the audience with movies like "Quax, der Bruchpilot" (1941), "Diesel" (1942) and "Ich vertraue Dir meine Frau an" (1943). The actor Arthur Schröder was a popular support actor whose film career covers 47 years.

Canaris
MOVIE • 1954

The Blum Affair
MOVIE • 1948

The Kaiser's Lackey
MOVIE • 1951

Diesel
MOVIE • 1943

Escape from Sahara
MOVIE • 1958

Once a Great Lady
MOVIE • 1934

Die Frau ohne Vergangenheit
MOVIE • 1939

The Imaginary Invalid
MOVIE • 1935

Ich vertraue Dir meine Frau an
MOVIE • 1943

Hauptsache glücklich!
MOVIE • 1941

Der Liebesbrief der Königin
MOVIE • 1917

My Friend Barbara
MOVIE • 1937

The Axe of Wandsbek
MOVIE • 1951

The Night of the Storm
MOVIE • 1957

Margarete. Die Geschichte einer Gefallenen
MOVIE • 1918

Erdgift
MOVIE • 1919

Mania
MOVIE • 1918