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Born: February 25, 1913 – Died: September 5, 1988
Gert Fröbe, the German-born actor, known for his tall and portly stature, was not only a talented violinist but also a prolific figure in the world of cinema, with over 100 film appearances predominantly in German-language productions. Born on February 25, 1913, in Oberplanitz, Saxony, Germany, he left an indelible mark on western audiences as the bombastic megalomaniac "Auric Goldfinger" in the iconic James Bond film "Goldfinger" (1964), where he attempted to irradiate the vast US gold reserves within Fort Knox. Despite his thick German accent leading to his voice being dubbed in the film, Fröbe's joviality and comedic talent shone through in his diverse roles. His contributions to the entertainment industry include memorable performances in films like "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "It Happened in Broad Daylight." Gert Fröbe's legacy continues to be celebrated in the world of cinema.
Early Life and Career
Gert Fröbe's journey to becoming a renowned actor was marked by his unique background and undeniable talent. Growing up in Oberplanitz, Saxony, Germany, he had a childhood filled with music and culture, thanks to his parents who were both accomplished musicians. While his parents' professions as musicians influenced his early exposure to the arts, Fröbe initially pursued a different path when he attended university, only after which he embarked on a remarkable career in the entertainment industry.
Fröbe's acting career took off with his first professional role, but it was his role in the film "It Happened in Broad Daylight" (1958) that first garnered significant attention and acclaim. This thriller showcased his versatility as an actor and marked a turning point in his career.
However, it was his portrayal of "Auric Goldfinger" in the James Bond film "Goldfinger" (1964) that catapulted him into international stardom. Despite the challenge of having his voice dubbed due to his thick German accent, his charismatic performance left an indelible mark on the film industry. This iconic role solidified his status as an actor of exceptional talent.
Throughout his career, Gert Fröbe received numerous awards. Despite early controversies surrounding his brief affiliation with the Nazi party, it was revealed that he had assisted two Jews during World War II , shedding light on his complex past.
In his personal life, Fröbe was married to Karin Fröbe from August 21, 1970, until his death on September 5, 1988. Their union resulted in the birth of one child.
Apart from his acting prowess, Fröbe was also a talented violinist, reflecting his deep connection to music. His impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry is undeniable, as he remains etched in the memories of moviegoers worldwide for his iconic role in "Goldfinger."
Gert Fröbe's legacy endures as he is remembered not only as an actor but also as a figure who overcame challenges to make an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Black Forest Hospital (TV Series) | Theodor Katz |
| 1986–1987 | The Little Vampire (TV Series) | Detective Gurrmeyer |
| 1985 | Alte Sünden rosten nicht (TV Movie) | Konsul Heimann |
| 1984 | August der Starke (TV Movie) | August der Starke |
| 1983 | Der Raub der Sabinerinnen (TV Movie) | Emanuel Striese |
| 1983 | Der Garten (TV Movie) | Mr. Hayward |
| 1981 | Banovic Strahinja | Jug Bogdan |
| 1981 | Ein sturer Bock (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1980 | The Umbrella Coup | Otto Krampe, dit La Baleine (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1979 | Bloodline | Inspector Max Hornung |
| 1979 | Noch 'ne Oper (TV Movie) | Mann auf der Straße |
| 1978 | Der Tiefstapler | Felix von Korn |
| 1978 | Der Schimmelreiter | Tede Volkerts (Deichgraf) |
| 1977 | Tod oder Freiheit | Graf von Buttlar |
| 1977 | The Serpent's Egg | Inspector Bauer (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1977 | Das Gesetz des Clans | Philip Brown |
| 1976 | Sonntagsgeschichten (TV Movie) | Gastwirt Monsieur Le Blanc (ep.: Seele eines Hundes) |
| 1975 | Alte Hüte aus Wien - Witziges - Spitziges - Spritziges (TV Movie) | Schauspieler |
| 1975 | Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdient | Traugott Wurster | Theodor Wurster |
| 1975 | Docteur Justice | Max Orwall | Georges Orwall (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1975 | Death Rite | Vestar |
| 1975 | The Man Without a Face (TV Mini Series) | Le commissaire Sorbier (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1974 | Histoires insolites (TV Series) | Joseph |
| 1974 | Shadowman | Le commissaire Sorbier (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1974 | Ten Little Indians | Blore (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1974 | Der Räuber Hotzenplotz | Räuber Hotzenplotz |
| 1973 | Ludwig | Father Hoffman |
| 1971 | $ | Mr. Kessel |
| 1969 | Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies | Willi Schickel | Horst Müller (as Gert Frobe) |
| 1968 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Baron Bomburst (as Gert Frobe) |
| 1968 | Caroline chérie | Le docteur Belhomme (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1967 | Those Fantastic Flying Fools | Professor von Bulow (as Gert Frobe) |
| 1967 | J'ai tué Raspoutine | Rasputin (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1966 | Triple Cross | Colonel Steinhager (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1966 | Is Paris Burning? | General Dietrich von Choltitz (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1966 | Ganovenehre | Paul |
| 1966 | The Upper Hand | Walter (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1965 | Das Liebeskarussell | Emil Claasen |
| 1965 | Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes | Count Manfred Von Holstein (as Gert Frobe) |
| 1965 | A High Wind in Jamaica | Dutch Captain (as Gert Frobe) |
| 1964 | Goldfinger | Auric Goldfinger (as Gert Frobe) |
| 1964 | Backfire | Karl Fehrman |
| 1964 | Tonio Kröger | Policeman Peterson |
| 1964 | Greed in the Sun | Castagliano dit 'La betterave' (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1963 | Banana Peel | Raymond Lachard |
| 1963 | Three Penny Opera | J.J. Peachum |
| 1963 | The Golden Patsy | Alfred Paulsen |
| 1963 | Enough Rope | Melchior Kimmel |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Sgt. Kaffekanne |
| 1962 | The Terror of Doctor Mabuse | Kriminalkommissar Lohmann |
| 1962 | Redhead | Kramer |
| 1961 | Auf Wiedersehen | Angelo Pirrone |
| 1961 | The Return of Dr. Mabuse | Kommissar Lohmann |
| 1961 | Via Mala | Jonas Lauretz |
| 1961 | Der grüne Bogenschütze | Abel Bellamy |
| 1960 | Crook and the Cross | Paul Wittkowski |
| 1960 | Bis daß das Geld euch scheidet | Jupp Grapsch |
| 1960 | The 1,000 Eyes of Dr. Mabuse | Kriminalkommissar Kras |
| 1960 | Headquarters State Secret | Der Chef |
| 1960 | Le bois des amants | Le général (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1960 | Das kunstseidene Mädchen | Docteur Kölling |
| 1959 | Alt Heidelberg | Dr. Jüttner |
| 1959 | Der Schatz vom Toplitzsee | Johannes Grohmann (alias Dr. Brand) |
| 1959 | The Day It Rained | Dr. Albert Maurer |
| 1959 | Grand Hotel | Generaldirektor Preysing |
| 1959 | Duel with Death | Dag sen. |
| 1959 | Jons und Erdme | Smailus, ehem. russischer Matrose |
| 1959 | Douze heures d'horloge | Le photographe Blanche |
| 1959 | Prisoner of the Volga | Professor |
| 1959 | The Kidnapping of Miss Nylon | Hugo |
| 1958 | Das Mädchen mit den Katzenaugen | Tessmann' Katja's Father |
| 1958 | Der Pauker | Freddy Blei |
| 1958 | Grabenplatz 17 | Titu Goritsch |
| 1958 | It Happened in Broad Daylight | Schrott |
| 1958 | Rosemary | Generaldirektor Willy Bruster |
| 1958 | Wet Asphalt | Jupp |
| 1958 | Échec au porteur | Hans (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1957 | Das Herz von St. Pauli | Jabowski |
| 1957 | Charmants garçons | Edmond Petersen (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1957 | Der tolle Bomberg | Kommerzienrat Gustav-Eberhard Mühlberg |
| 1957 | He Who Must Die | Archon Patriarcheas (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1957 | The Girl and the Legend | Mr. Gillis |
| 1956 | Typhoon Over Nagasaki | Ritter |
| 1956 | Waldwinter | Gerstenberg |
| 1956 | Ein Herz schlägt für Erika | Heubacher |
| 1956 | The Girl from Flanders | Rittmeister Kupfer |
| 1955 | Dunja | Unknown |
| 1955 | Das Forsthaus in Tirol | Bäuerle, Kaufmann |
| 1955 | Heroes and Sinners | Hermann (as Gert Froebe) |
| 1955 | Confidential Report | First Munich Policeman (as Gert Frobe) |
| 1955 | Ich weiß, wofür ich lebe | Pfeifer, Inspektor Jugendfürsorge |
| 1955 | Der dunkle Stern | Deltorri |
| 1955 | Special Delivery | Olaf |
| 1954 | The Eternal Waltz | Gawrinoff |
| 1954 | A Double Life | Mittelmeier |
| 1954 | They Were So Young | Lobos |
| 1954 | Das Kreuz am Jägersteig | Kobbe |
| 1954 | Morgengrauen | Bit part |
| 1954 | Die kleine Stadt will schlafen gehn | Oskar Blume - Gelegenheitsarbeiter |
| 1953 | Hochzeit auf Reisen | Herr Mengwasser |
| 1953 | Arlette erobert Paris | Manager Edmond Duval |
| 1953 | Die vertagte Hochzeitsnacht | Gondoliere |
| 1953 | Ein Herz spielt falsch | Briefüberbringer |
| 1953 | Salto Mortale | Jan |
| 1953 | Man on a Tightrope | Police Agent (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Der Tag vor der Hochzeit | Rundfunkreporter |
| 1951 | Decision Before Dawn | German Corporal - Nuremberg Control Point (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Die Kreuzlschreiber | Lustiger Bauernbursche (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Nach Regen scheint Sonne | Konstantin |
| 1948 | The Ballad of Berlin | Otto Normalverbraucher |
| 1948 | Der Herr vom andern Stern | Extra (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Wagen Nr. 1 kämpft sich seinen Weg (Short) | (uncredited) |