Born: March 30, 1889 – Died: January 9, 1947
Herman Bing, a renowned actor and assistant director, captivated audiences during The Golden age of Hollywood. Born on March 30, 1889, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Bing left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Known for his roles in films such as "The Great Waltz" (1938), "Redheads on Parade" (1935), and "Sweethearts" (1938), Bing's talent and charisma made him a beloved figure on screen. From his early days in Germany to his eventual move to Los Angeles, where he tragically passed away on January 9, 1947, Bing's contributions to cinema continue to be celebrated to this day.
Early Life and Career
Herman Bing's journey in the entertainment industry began in Germany before his move to Los Angeles. Bing's first professional role can be traced back to his early years in Germany. He made his mark in Hollywood with his role in the film "The Great Waltz" (1938), which showcased his talent and helped establish him as a notable actor. This success paved the way for Bing to secure more prominent roles, contributing to his growing reputation in the industry.
Bing's appearance in films such as "Redheads on Parade" (1935) and "Sweethearts" (1938) further solidified his position as a respected actor in Hollywood.
Bing left a lasting impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry during the golden age of cinema. His talent, charisma, and dedication to his craft made him a beloved figure on screen, contributing to his status as an icon of the era. Bing's contributions to cinema continue to be celebrated, and his work serves as a testament to his enduring legacy.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Night and Day | Ladisaus Smedick - 2nd 'Peaches' (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Rendezvous 24 | Herr Schmidt |
| 1946 | Breakfast in Hollywood | Herman (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Where Do We Go from Here? | Hessian Col. | Von Heisel |
| 1945 | I Was a Criminal | Kilian, City Hall Guard |
| 1942 | The Devil with Hitler (Short) | Louis |
| 1941 | Dumbo | The Ringmaster (voice, uncredited) |
| 1940 | Bitter Sweet | Market Keeper |
| 1940 | Public Deb No. 1 | Dutchman (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Broadway Melody of 1940 | Silhouettist (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Sweethearts | Oscar Engel |
| 1938 | The Great Waltz | Dommayer |
| 1938 | Vacation from Love | Oscar Wittlesbach |
| 1938 | Four's a Crowd | Barber |
| 1938 | Bluebeard's Eighth Wife | Monsieur Pepinard |
| 1938 | Paradise for Three | Mr. Polter |
| 1937 | Every Day's a Holiday | Fritz Krausmeyer |
| 1937 | Beg, Borrow or Steal | Von Giersdorff - aka Count Herman |
| 1937 | Oh, What a Knight! (Short) | Unknown |
| 1937 | Maytime | August Archipenko |
| 1937 | Champagne Waltz | Max Snellinek |
| 1936 | That Girl from Paris | 'Hammy' Hammacher |
| 1936 | Come Closer, Folks | Herman |
| 1936 | Adventure in Manhattan | Otto |
| 1936 | Blackmailer | Dr. Rosenkrantz - Coroner |
| 1936 | The 3 Wise Guys | Baumgarten |
| 1936 | Human Cargo | Fritz Schultz |
| 1936 | The King Steps Out | Pretzelberger |
| 1936 | The Great Ziegfeld | Costumer |
| 1936 | Laughing Irish Eyes | Weisbecher |
| 1936 | The Music Goes 'Round | Herman Bing - Guest Singer (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Tango | Mr. Kluckmeyer, Tango Hosiery |
| 1936 | Slide, Nellie, Slide (Short) | The Hot Dog King |
| 1936 | Rose-Marie | Mr. Daniells |
| 1935 | Yoo Hoo Hollywood (Short) | Unknown |
| 1935 | Fighting Youth | Luigi |
| 1935 | $1000 a Minute | Vanderbrocken |
| 1935 | 3 Kids and a Queen | Walter Merkin |
| 1935 | Hands Across the Table | Barber (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Barbary Coast | Fish Peddler (uncredited) |
| 1935 | His Family Tree | Mr. 'Stony' Stonehill |
| 1935 | Thunder in the Night | Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Redheads on Parade | Lionel Kunkel |
| 1935 | Here Comes the Band | Hans Bergenspitz (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Call of the Wild | Sam |
| 1935 | Every Night at Eight | Joe Schmidt |
| 1935 | Don't Bet on Blondes | Prof. Friedrich Wilhelm Gruber |
| 1935 | Get Rich Quick (Short) | Unknown |
| 1935 | Calm Yourself | Mr. Sam Bromberg |
| 1935 | Unknown Woman | François (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Stage Frights (Short) | Unknown |
| 1935 | In Caliente | Florist |
| 1935 | Vagabond Lady | Spear Department Head (uncredited) |
| 1935 | The Misses Stooge (Short) | Sazarac the Magician |
| 1935 | The Florentine Dagger | Baker |
| 1935 | West Point of the Air | (scenes deleted) |
| 1935 | It Happened in New York | Stout Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1935 | The Great Hotel Murder | Hans |
| 1935 | The Night Is Young | Nepomuk |
| 1934 | The Mighty Barnum | Farmer Schultz |
| 1934 | Broadway Bill | Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Evelyn Prentice | Klein - Antiques Dealer (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Love Time | Istvan |
| 1934 | I Sell Anything | Unknown |
| 1934 | Crimson Romance | Himmelbaum |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Zizipoff |
| 1934 | When Strangers Meet | Mr. Oscar Schultz |
| 1934 | One Night of Love | Vegetable Man (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Embarrassing Moments | Bartender |
| 1934 | Hide-Out | Jake |
| 1934 | The Cat's-Paw | German-Speaking Gangster (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Twentieth Century | Beard #1 (uncredited) |
| 1934 | The Black Cat | Car Steward (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Manhattan Love Song | Gustave |
| 1934 | I'll Tell the World | Adolph |
| 1934 | Melody in Spring | Wirt |
| 1934 | The Cat and the Fiddle | Fireman's Band Leader (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Mandalay | Prof. Kleinschmidt |
| 1934 | Trimmed in Furs (Short) | Engles the Lodge Owner |
| 1933 | Lady Killer | Western Director (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Blood Money | Butcher Weighing Sausages (uncredited) |
| 1933 | College Coach | Prof. Glantz |
| 1933 | Chance at Heaven | Franklyn's Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| 1933 | After Tonight | Railroad Ticket Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Fits in a Fiddle (Short) | Heinrich Mickelmeier |
| 1933 | The Bowery | Max Herman |
| 1933 | Curtain at Eight | Sam - Producer (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Footlight Parade | Fralick |
| 1933 | My Lips Betray | Weininger |
| 1933 | Dinner at Eight | Waiter |
| 1933 | The Nuisance | Willy |
| 1933 | The Plumber and the Lady (Short) | Otto Mauser |
| 1933 | Fast Workers | Schultz (uncredited) |
| 1933 | The Great Jasper | Herman Beaumgartner (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Hypnotized | Capt. Otto Von Stormberg |
| 1932 | Flesh | Pepi - Headwaiter |
| 1932 | A Farewell to Arms | Swiss Postal Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Silver Dollar | Gold Buyer (uncredited) |
| 1932 | False Impressions (Short) | The Cook (replaced by Marvin Loback) (scenes deleted) |
| 1932 | Three on a Match | Prof. Irving Finklestein (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Crash | E.F. McSorley - Diamond Broker (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Big City Blues | First Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Blessed Event | Emil - the Head Chef (uncredited) |
| 1932 | A Passport to Hell | Barfly (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Crooner | Vaudevillian with Dachshunds (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Unashamed | Hans (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Week-End Marriage | Mr. Mengel (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Radio Patrol | Schwabacher, the Funeral Director (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Westward Passage | Otto Hoopengarner - the Dutchman |
| 1932 | Gigolettes (Short) | German Tailor (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Tenderfoot | The Chef (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Doomed Battalion | Austrian Soldier (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Are You Listening? | Radio Actor (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Murders in the Rue Morgue | Franz Odenheimer (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Men of Chance | Fritz Tannenbaum (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Private Lives | Train Conductor (uncredited) |
| 1931 | The Guardsman | A Creditor |
| 1931 | The Great Lover | Losseck |
| 1931 | Women Love Once | Unknown |
| 1931 | Menschen hinter Gittern | Der Rechtsanwalt |
| 1930 | Anna Christie | Larry - the Bartender (uncredited) |
| 1930 | Show Girl in Hollywood | Bing |
| 1930 | The Three Sisters | Von kosch |
| 1929 | A Song of Kentucky | Jake Kleinschmidt |
| 1929 | Married in Hollywood | German Director |
| 1927 | Sunrise | Streetcar Conductor (uncredited) |
| 1921 | Ciska Barna, die Zigeunerin | Unknown |