Hans Hessling

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Hans Oskar Richard Hessling (born March 22, 1903 in Hamburg ; † February 24, 1995 in Bad Oldesloe ) was a German actor and voice actor .

Life

Hans Hessling was born in Hamburg and first went to sea before starting his theater career at the Hamburger Schauspielhaus in 1927 . He then played at theaters in Leipzig , Zurich and Berlin , and later also in Vienna and Hamburg.

In 1935 he made his film debut in the Gustav Ucicky film Das Mädchen Johanna , and in 1941 he played the leading role in the fairy tale film The Brave Little Tailor . From the 1950s on, Hessling starred in Happy Journey , Alibi , Buddenbrooks and The Last Witness . Hans Hessling could be seen in various television films well into old age, often in leading roles. Hessling also worked as a voice actor. Several times he spoke to the cartoon character Asterix . He also dubbed James Cagney , Charlie Chaplin and Burgess Meredith , as well as Catweazle .

In the 1970s and 1980s , Hessling also worked as a spokesperson for the radio play label Europa . He spoke at Macabros , The three ??? , Hui Buh , in the riddle series , with the Five Friends of Enid Blyton and was the Conseil at Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea .

In his second marriage, Hans Hessling was married to Gerda Czechne. Hans Hessling was buried anonymously in the Protestant cemetery in Ahrensburg .

Filmography (selection)

As an actor

As a voice actor

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personal data
SURNAME Hessling, Hans
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Hessling, Hans Oskar Richard
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German actor and voice actor
DATE OF BIRTH March 22, 1903
PLACE OF BIRTH Hamburg
DATE OF DEATH February 24, 1995
Place of death Bad Oldesloe