The Great King
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Otto Wernicke. Otto Karl Robert Wernicke (30 September 1893, Osterode am Harz – 7 November 1965) was a German actor. He is best known for his role as police inspector Karl Lohmann in the two Fritz Lang films M and The Testament of Dr. Mabuse.
Otto Wernicke was born on 30 September 1893 in Osterode am Harz, Germany. He was an actor and director, known for M (1931), The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) and Titanic (1943). He died on 7 November 1965 in Munich, Bavaria, West Germany.
Otto Karl Robert Wernicke (30 September 1893, Osterode am Harz – 7 November 1965) was a German actor. He was best known for his role as police inspector Karl Lohmann in the two Fritz Lang films M and The Testament of Dr. Mabuse.
Otto Wernicke was born on September 30, 1893 in Osterode am Harz, Germany. He was an actor and director, known for M (1931), The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) and Titanic (1943). He died on November 7, 1965 in Munich, Bavaria, West Germany.
Obgleich auch in tragischen Rollen erfolgreich, galt Wernicke als humoristischer, volksverbundener Schauspieler. Besonders bekannt wurde er mit der Rolle des Kommissar Lohmann in Fritz Langs Filmen M (1931) und Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse (1933).
Otto Wernicke as Inspector Karl Lohmann. Wernicke made his breakthrough with M after playing many small roles in silent films for over a decade.
Otto Wernicke’s portrayal of Captain Edward J. Smith in “Titanic” adds a sense of gravitas and authority to the tragic tale of the ill-fated ocean liner. His commanding presence and nuanced performance elevate the character, making him a memorable part of the film.
