Gerhard Rachold

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Gerhard Rachold (born September 3, 1928 in Ranis ; † May 18, 1993 in Frankfurt (Oder) ) was a German actor .

life and work

After graduating from high school and training to be an actor, he began as a stage actor on a stage in Weimar in 1947, before moving to Berlin in 1954 through engagements on stages in Stolberg, Staßfurt, Crimmitschau, Erfurt, where he was a member of the ensemble of the Berlin Theater of Friendship until 1960 . From 1960 to 1967 he was part of the DEFA actor ensemble , followed by decades of activity at the Kleist Theater in Frankfurt (Oder) .

Parallel to his stage work, Rachold also played in various film and television productions for DEFA and GDR television . Rachold made his film debut in János Veiczi's film Incident in Benderath in 1956 ; Numerous other films and film genres followed, including so-called “ DEFA Indian films” and children's films, mainly directed by Rolf Losansky .

After the death of his wife, Gerhard Rachold committed suicide on May 18, 1993.

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theatre

Radio plays

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personal data
SURNAME Rachold, Gerhard
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German actor
DATE OF BIRTH September 3, 1928
PLACE OF BIRTH Ranis
DATE OF DEATH May 18, 1993
Place of death Frankfurt (Oder)