Bernhard Goetzke
German actor (1884-1964)
Bernhard Goetzke was a German stage and film actor, renowned for his contributions to German silent cinema. Born in Danzig, German Empire, Goetzke began his acting career in theaters across Hagen, Düsseldorf, Dresden, and Berlin. His film debut came in 1917 with Robert Wiene's Furcht (Fear), but his breakthrough roles were in Fritz Lang's films, including Destiny, Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922), and Die Nibelungen (1924). His restrained yet expressive acting style made him a favourite among filmmakers.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 6 films (1919–1941) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Ich Klage an. | Tobis Filmkunst GmbH | 120 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1936 | Fridericus. | Diana-Tonfilm GmbH. | 100 min | 16mm | Color & B&W | sound |
| 1927 | The Mountain Eagle | Alfred Hitchcock | ||||
| 1922 | THE LOVES OF PHARAOH. | Famous Players-Lasky Corp. | 8 reels | B&W | ||
| 1922 | The Three Lights | Walter Janssen; Bernhard Goetzke; Hans Sternberg; Fritz Lang; Thea von Harbou; Lil Dagover | ||||
| 1919 | Destiny. | Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc. | 6 reels | 16mm | B&W | silent |