Walter Slezak

December 17, 2025 - Walter Slezak (German pronunciation: [ˌvaltɐ ˈslɛzak]; 3 May 1902 – 21 April 1983) was an Austrian-born film and stage actor active between 1922 and 1976. He mainly appeared in German films before migrating to the United States in 1930 and performing in numerous Hollywood productions.

December 2, 2020 - Tall, portly Viennese character actor Walter Slezak simultaneously pursued two different careers after his arrival in America in 1930: one, as a star of musical comedy on the stage, and another, as a portrayer of villains, impish rogues or pompous ...

February 25, 2015 - Austrian character actor Walter Slezak (b. Vienna, Austria, May 3, 1902; d. Flower Hill, NY, April 21, 1983), in his Hollywood years, for the most part portrayed heavies, villains, and suspicious foreigners like the German U-boat commander in ...

-Walter Slezak, What Time's the Next Swan, 1962Walter Slezak was popular for his light musical comedy roles as well as sinister character roles in American movies. Initially discovered in a Viennese beer garden, Slezak's first role was in the ...

His screen roles were often as heavies, notably in "This Land is Mine" (1943) and "Lifeboat" (1944). Like his father, Leo Slezak (1873-1946), he was also a gifted opera singer. Daughter Erika Slezak has appeared on daytime soaps. ... WHITE WITCH DOCTOR, from left, Walter Slezak, Susan Hayward, 1953, TM and copyright ©20th Century Fox Film Corp.

October 25, 2025 - Quite recently I watched an old 1980 Love Boat episode that shocked me by containing a performance by Walter Slezak (1902-1983). Those who remember him from Alfred Hitchcock’s Lifeboat (1944) could be forgiven for shouting “Double the watch, Captain Stubing!” at the screen.

Walter Slezak*-Schauspieler, Sänger, USA- mit Peter Ehrlich in dem Film "Emil unddie Detektive"; Regie: Peter Tesksbury;USA 1963 ... Singer Walter Selzak and Herta von Walter.

Walter Slezak (3 May 1902 – 21 April 1983) was a portly Austrian character actor who appeared in numerous Hollywood films. Slezak often portrayed villains or thugs, most notably the German U-boat captain in Alfred Hitchcock's 1944 Lifeboat, ...

We cannot provide a description for this page right now

Romantic lead and then (due to his increasing weight) character player, discovered by Michael Curtiz in Hungary in 1922. Slezak began appearing in German films that year and moved to the US, initially as a stage actor, in 1930.

April 23, 1983 - Walter Slezak, the character actor whose roles ranged from menacing heavies in such movies as ''Lifeboat'' to endearing vagabonds as in the stage musical ''Fanny,'' for which he won a Tony award, committed suicide early yesterday at his home ...

Romantic lead and then (due to his increasing weight) character player, discovered by Michael Curtiz in Hungary in 1922. Slezak began appearing in German films that year and moved to the US, initially as a stage actor, in 1930.

February 11, 2020 - A TRUSTED THEATRE RESOURCE SINCE 1884 · Site Navigation · A Trusted Theatre Resource Since 1884 · 0 Related Articles · Oh, the Places It Went! An Oral History of the Fall and Triumphant Rise of Seussical · Bianca Del Rio Takes a Bite Out of Off-Broadway · Watch Highlights From Huntington's ...

Actor. He was a versatile character performer who appeared in numerous Hollywood films most notably as the German U-boat captain in Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat (1944). He made his big screen debut in the Austrian film Sodom and Gomorrah (1922) ...

Walter Slezak was an Austrian actor who was seen in German films before coming to Hollywood. He made his debut in Austrian film Sodom and Gomorrah and gained prominence through the movies One Life to Live, The Inspector General and The Pirate.

March 14, 2024 - Walter Slezak (b. May 3, 1902 – d.April 21, 1983) was an Austrian actor who portrayed the Clock King on the series Batman. Pictured: Slezak as the Clock King from the Batman episode "The Clock King's Crazy Crimes" Images of Walter Slezak Walter ...

Discover Walter Slezak famous and rare quotes. "Spending money you don't have for things you..."

Walter Slezak was born in Vienna, which was part of Austria-Hungary at the time. His father was Leo Slezak, a famous opera singer. His mother was Elisabeth "Elsa" Wertheim. For a while, Walter studied medicine. He also worked as a bank teller.

Other articles where Walter Slezak is discussed: Leo Slezak: His son, Walter Slezak (1902–83), a well-known American actor, wrote an autobiography, What Time’s the Next Swan? (1962).