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Albert Bassermann
Acting
Born September 6, 1867 · Mannheim, Germany
Died May 15, 1952
Also known as Albert Basserman
Biography
Albert Bassermann (7 September 1867 – 15 May 1952) was a German stage and screen actor. He was considered to be one of the greatest German-speaking actors of his generation and received the famous Iffland-Ring. He was married to Elsa Schiff with whom he frequently performed.
Awards & recognition
- Iffland-Ring
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1941 · nominated
Filmography9 titles

The Red Shoes
1948as Sergei Ratov
1948as Sergei Ratov

Madame Curie
1943as Professor Jean Perot
1943as Professor Jean Perot

Foreign Correspondent
1940as Van Meer
1940as Van Meer

A Woman's Face
1941as Consul Magnus Barring
1941as Consul Magnus Barring

Rhapsody in Blue
1945as Prof. Franck
1945as Prof. Franck

Reunion in France
1942as General Hugo Schroeder
1942as General Hugo Schroeder

Once Upon a Honeymoon
1942as General Borelski
1942as General Borelski

Knute Rockne All American
1940as Father Julius Nieuwland
1940as Father Julius Nieuwland

Desperate Journey
1942as Dr. Ludwig Mather
1942as Dr. Ludwig Mather