Curt Bois
Biography
Curt Bois was a German actor born in Berlin on April 5, 1901. He began acting in 1907, becoming one of the film world's first child actors. Bois' acting career spanned over 80 years, during which he performed in theatre, cabaret, musicals, silent film, and "talkies." He is best remembered for his performances in Casablanca and Wings of Desire. Bois' career lasted until 1987, when he appeared in Der Himmel über Berlin. He passed away on December 25, 1991. Throughout his long career, Bois accumulated 102 known credits.
Career overview
Curt Bois was a German actor with a career spanning over 80 years. He began acting in 1907, becoming one of the film world's first child actors. Bois' early role was in the silent movie Bauernhaus und Grafenschloß, followed by a performance in the 1909 film Der Kleine Detektiv.
Bois' acting career continued in various forms, including theatre, cabaret, musicals, silent film, and "talkies". He is best remembered for his performances in notable films. His career spanned multiple decades and included a wide range of genres.
Bois' final performance was in the 1987 film Der Himmel über Berlin, also known as Wings of Desire. He performed as the poet Homer in this film. Bois' long and varied career as an actor is a testament to his dedication and talent.
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107 titles- Faraway, So Close! (1993) In Memory Of
- Wings of Desire (1987) as Homer
- Kir Royal (1986) as Friedrich Danziger
- Detektivbüro Roth (1986) as Robert Maschenberg
- War was, Rickie? (1985) as Onkel Erwin
- Kleine Stadt, ich liebe dich (1985) as Theo Kleber
- The Roaring Fifties (1983)
- Haus Vaterland (1983)
- Remembrance: Film for Curt Bois (1982) as Self
- Flächenbrand (1981) as Bühler
- Der Schützling (1981)
- The Boat Is Full (1981) as Lazar Ostrowskij
- Gesucht wird... Drei Geschichten um nicht ganz ehrenwerte Herren (1981)
- Bühne frei für Kolowitz (1980) as Benjamin Weiß
- Der Mond scheint auf Kylenamoe (1980)
- Die Alten kommen (1980)
- Wochenendgeschichten (1980)
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- Liebe, Tod und Heringshäppchen (1979) as Friedrich Schlick
- Das Idol von Mordassow (1979) as Fürst
- The Old Fox (1977) as Herr Nathan
- The Old Fox (1977) as Karl Brunner
- Das Rentenspiel (1977)
- Film Emigration from Nazi Germany (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- Strychnin und saure Drops (1974)
- Der große Zauberer - Max Reinhardt (1973) as Self
- Der trojanische Sessel (1971) as Franz Seider
- Der Pott (1971) as Simon Norton
- The Commissioner (1969) as Ohlers
- The Commissioner (1969) as Vater Klinger
- Amerika oder der Verschollene (1969) as Vater
- Ganovenehre (1966) as Seiden-Emil
- Die hundertste Nacht (1966) as Iwakichi
- Der eingebildete Kranke (1964) as Argan
- The Haunted Castle (1960) as Hugo
- Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti (1960) as Johannes Puntila
- Androcles and the Lion (1958)
- Aktuelle Schaubude (1957) as Self
- The Star of Africa (1957)
- Ein Polterabend (1955) Screenplay
- Ein Polterabend (1955) Director
- German Film Award (1951) as Self
- Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950) as King Charles II
- Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey (1950) as Pierre
- Caught (1949) as Franzi Kartos
- The Great Sinner (1949) as Jeweler / Money Lender
- The Lovable Cheat (1949) as Count de la Brive
- A Kiss in the Dark (1949) as Hugo Schloss
- Arch of Triumph (1948) as Tattooed Waiter
- The Woman in White (1948) as Louis
- French Leave (1948) as Marcel
- The Woman from Tangier (1948) as Parquit
- Jungle Flight (1947) as Pepe
- The Spanish Main (1945) as Paree
- Saratoga Trunk (1945) as Augustin Haussy
- Cover Girl (1944) as Chef at Danny McGuire's
- Gypsy Wildcat (1944) as Valdi
- Blonde Fever (1944) as Brillon
- Casablanca (1943) as Pickpocket
- Swing Fever (1943) as Nick Sirocco
- Destroyer (1943) as Swab with large nose
- Princess O'Rourke (1943) as Count Peter de Candome
- The Desert Song (1943) as François
- Paris After Dark (1943) as Max
- The Tuttles of Tahiti (1942) as Jensen
- Blue, White and Perfect (1942) as Friedrich Gerber, alias Nappy Dubois
- Pacific Rendezvous (1942) as Kestrin
- Hold Back the Dawn (1941) as Bonbois
- That Night in Rio (1941) as Felicio Salles
- Boom Town (1940) as Ferdie the Tailor
- The Eternal Jew (1940) as Self (archive footage)
- The Lady in Question (1940) as Henri Lurette
- Bitter Sweet (1940) as Ernst
- He Stayed for Breakfast (1940) as Comrade Tronavich
- Hullabaloo (1940) as Armand Francois
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) as Student
- Hotel Imperial (1939) as Anton
- The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) as Rabbit
- The Great Waltz (1938) as Kienzl
- Hollywood Hotel (1938) as Butch, Dress Designer
- Gold Diggers in Paris (1938) as Padrinsky
- Boy Meets Girl (1938) as Dance Director
- Romance in the Dark (1938) as Von Hemisch
- Garden of the Moon (1938) as Maharajah of Sund
- Tovarich (1937) as Alfonso
- Scherben bringen Glück (1932)
- Scherben bringen Glück (1932) Director
- Scherben bringen Glück (1932) Writer
- A Tremendously Rich Man (1932) as Curt Nickel
- The Schlemihl (1931) as Hartwig
- Anschluß um Mitternacht (1929) as Emil
- His Majesty the Barber (1928)
- The Fugitive Lover (1927)
- The Masked Mannequin (1927) as Egun Fürst
- The Golden Butterfly (1926)
- Gräfin Plättmamsell (1926)
- Wehe wenn sie losgelassen (1926) as Ali ben Mokka
- Der Jüngling aus der Konfektion (1926) as Moritz Spiegel
- She and the Three (1922) as Der Hilfsregisseur
- The Oyster Princess (1919) as Conductor (as Kurt Bois)
- Der Dieb (1918)
- Die Spinne (1917)
- The Indian's Gift (1914) as Kind
- The Minister's Daughter (1913) as Young Hans
- Ein neuer Erwerbszweig (1912)
- Klebolin Sticks to Everything (1909)
- Mother Love (1909)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Curt Bois best known for?
Curt Bois is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wings of Desire (1987), Kir Royal (1986), NDR Talk Show (1979), The Old Fox (1977).
When and where was Curt Bois born?
Curt Bois was born on April 5, 1901 in Berlin, Germany. They passed away on December 25, 1991.
How many credits does Curt Bois have?
Curt Bois has accumulated over 107 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1922 to 1993.
What is Curt Bois's background in cinema and television?
Curt Bois was a German actor born in Berlin on April 5, 1901. He began acting in 1907, becoming one of the film world's first child actors. Bois' acting career spanned over 80 years, during which he performed in theatre, cabaret, musicals, silent film, and "talkies." He is best remembered for his performances in Casabl...