Biografía

Son of Heinrich Schroth and Else Ruttersheim, stepson of Käthe Haack, half-brother of Heinz Schroth aka Heinz Sailer and Hannelore Schroth.

Born to actor parents. Studied dramatic arts, law and literature in Munich. Acting classes under Arnold Marlé. On stage from 1922. From 1927 to 1941, ensemble member of the Hamburg Kammerspielen, subsequently in Vienna and Berlin. Prominent screen career from the 1950's in character and supporting roles, as likeable underdogs, humorous sidekicks, butlers, secretaries and clowns. Occasionally active as a stage director and German dubbing voice for Wilfrid Hyde-White and Oscar Homolka.

He continued his career after the war with normally humorous roles and became a popular support actor on the 50's.

The likeable actor was in the lucky position to carry on the acting briefly to his death.

He experienced a late height of his popularity with the serial "Jakob und Adele" (83), in which he conquered the audience with his roguish eyes. His inspired partner in this serial was the unforgettable Brigitte Horney.