Wilhelm von Brincken
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 27, 1881 in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
- Died
- January 18, 1946
- Active Years
- 1923–1943 (21 Years)
- Total Credits
- 67 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Wilhelm von Brincken (Acting).
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Name: Wilhelm von Brincken.
Aliases: Wilhelm L. von Brincken, William Vaughn, William von Brinken, William Vaughan.
Birth: May 27, 1881, in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Death: January 18, 1946 (64 years old).
Background: German diplomat and spy during World War I.
Profession: American character actor of the silent and talkie eras; also an art director.
Known Credits/Work:
Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937)
Conspiracy (1939)
Atlantic Convoy (1942)
Dracula's Daughter
A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate
The Prisoner of Zenda
Queen Kelly
Man Hunt
Condemned!
International Crime
Total Credits (TMDB): 66.
Wilhelm von Brincken was born on May 27, 1881, in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He died on January 18, 1946, at the age of 64. Also known as Wilhelm L. von Brincken, William Vaughn, William von Brinken, and William Vaughan, he served as a German diplomat and spy during World War I. He later became an American character actor during the silent and talkie eras and worked in art direction. His credits include Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937), Conspiracy (1939), and Atlantic Convoy (1942). Other works include Dracula's Daughter, A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate, The Prisoner of Zenda, Queen Kelly, Man Hunt, Condemned!, and International Crime. He
Career overview
Wilhelm von Brincken was born on May 27, 1881, in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Before his career in film, he served as a German diplomat and spy during World War I. He later became an American character actor of the silent and talkie eras. Over the course of his career, he worked in both acting and art direction. Alternative names associated with him include Wilhelm L. von Brincken, William Vaughn, William von Brinken, and William Vaughan. His known credits total 66, encompassing a variety of motion pictures.
As an actor and art director, von Brincken appeared in numerous productions across the silent and sound eras. Among his known film credits are Thank You, Mr. Moto from 1937, Conspiracy from 1939, and Atlantic Convoy from 1942. Additional films featuring his work include Dracula's Daughter, A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate, The Prisoner of Zenda, Queen Kelly, Man Hunt, Condemned!, and International Crime.
Wilhelm von Brincken passed away on January 18, 1946, at the age of 64. His legacy remains documented through his contributions to early cinema as a character actor and art director, transitioning from his earlier life as a German diplomat and spy during World War I into the American film industry.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- Action in the North Atlantic (1943) as German Submarine Captain (uncredited)
- Secret Service In Darkest Africa (1943) as Capt. Boschert
- Around the World (1943) as German
- Background to Danger (1943) as German Official (uncredited)
- The Boy from Stalingrad (1943) as German General
- The Purple V (1943) as Col. von Ritter (as William Vaughn)
- Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942) as German Colonel with American Consul (uncredited)
- King of the Mounties (1942) as Marshal Von Horst (as William Vaughn)
- Reunion in France (1942) as Major (uncredited)
- Joan of Paris (1942)
- Miss V from Moscow (1942) as Captain Richter (as William Vaughn)
- Atlantic Convoy (1942) as U-Boat Officer
- Where Trails End (1942) as Tip Wallace (Gang Leader) (as William Vaughn)
- So Ends Our Night (1941) as German Official
- Man Hunt (1941)
- Underground (1941) as Captain Bornsdorff
- The Deadly Game (1941) as Nazi Agent
- Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) as Officer
- Hidden Enemy (1940) as Professor Werner
- Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) as Captain von Eichen
- Espionage Agent (1939) as Foreign Official
- Pack Up Your Troubles (1939) as Mueller
- Nurse Edith Cavell (1939) as German Firing Squad Officer
- Navy Secrets (1939) as Cronjer
- Panama Patrol (1939) as Marlin (as William von Brincken)
- Conspiracy (1939) as Second-Mate Wilso
- Bulldog Drummond in Africa (1938) as Dr. Stern
- Invisible Enemy (1938) as Foreign Diplomat
- The Mexicali Kid (1938) as Frederick Gorson
- International Crime (1938) as Flotow
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) as Krafstein (uncredited)
- Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937) as Polizei Officer
- They Gave Him a Gun (1937) as German Captain (uncredited)
- Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937) as Schneider
- Wallaby Jim of the Islands (1937) as Adolph Richter, Pearl Hunter
- Espionage (1937) as Legation Officer
- Dracula's Daughter (1936) as Lead Transylvanian Gendarme (uncredited)
- I'll Tell the World (1934) as Joseph
- The Gay Bride (1934) as German Official (uncredited)
- Flirting with Danger (1934) as Von Kruger
- Crimson Romance (1934) as Von Gering
- Fugitive Road (1934) as Lieutenant Berne
- Storm at Daybreak (1933) as Hungarian Officer (uncredited)
- Shanghai Madness (1933) as von Uhlenberg
- 6 Hours to Live (1932) as Reporter
- A Passport to Hell (1932) as Officer
- The Match King (1932) as Marta's Companion (uncredited)
- Under-Cover Man (1932) as Maitre d' at Padlock Club
- Possessed (1931) as Baron von Bergen - Party Guest (uncredited)
- East Lynne (1931) as Prussian Officer
- Command Performance (1931) as Capt. Boyer
- Hell's Angels (1930) as Von Richter (uncredited)
- Mamba (1930) as Major von Shultz
- Inside the Lines (1930) as Chief, Secret Service
- Three Faces East (1930) as Capt. Kugler (uncredited)
- A Royal Flush (1930)
- This Mad World (1930) as Victoria's Husband - the German General
- The Lonesome Trail (1930) as Man in White Sombrero
- Leathernecking (1930) as Richter
- Queen Kelly (1929) as Prince Wolfram's Adjutant (uncredited)
- Condemned! (1929) as Vidal's Orderly
- The Wedding March (1928) as Imperial Guard
- The Prince of Pilsen (1926) as Captain of the Guard
- The Prince of Pilsen (1926) Art Direction
- Sally, Irene and Mary (1925) as Party Reveler
- A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate (1923) as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Black Oxen (1923) as Aide to Prince Rohenhauer (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wilhelm von Brincken best known for?
Wilhelm von Brincken is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Glitter Force (2012), International Crime (1938), Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity (2011), Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937).
When and where was Wilhelm von Brincken born?
Wilhelm von Brincken was born on May 27, 1881 in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. They passed away on January 18, 1946.
How many credits does Wilhelm von Brincken have?
Wilhelm von Brincken has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1923 to 1943.
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Subject: Wilhelm von Brincken (Acting). Format: Factual identity profile, plain prose, no markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Word Count: 90-130 words. Constraint: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. Name: Wilhelm von Brincken. Aliases: Wilhelm L. von Brincken, William Vaughn, William von ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937) as Polizei Officer — aged about 56
- Hell's Angels (1930) as Von Richter (uncredited) — aged about 49
- Dracula's Daughter (1936) as Lead Transylvanian Gendarme (uncredited) — aged about 55
- International Crime (1938) as Flotow — aged about 57
- Mamba (1930) as Major von Shultz — aged about 49
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