Gertrude Welcker

Born: 1896-07-15

Birthplace: Dresden, Saxony, Germany

Biography

Gertrude Welcker was a German stage and screen actress. From 1916 to 1919 she performed in Max Reinhardt theaters, Deutsches Theater Berlin, Kammerspiele, and Volksbühne. She made her film debut in "Hans Trutz in the Land of Plenty" in 1917. She ended her film career after 64 features in 1925. She stayed on a couple of years in the theatre. In 1941 she became a Red Cross nurse and escaped to Sweden as Gertud Carlsund.

Known For

Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler
Götz von Berlichingen zubenannt mit der eisernen Hand
The Woman House of Brescia
Mr. Wu
The Chronicles of the Gray House
Algol: Tragedy of Power
Between Evening and Morning
Es werde Licht! 3. Teil
Der Tänzer
Evening – Night – Morning

Top Movie Credits

Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler Countess Dusy Told
Der Tänzer Lucie Trenkwitz