Biography
German character actor, an ex-bank employee. On stage from 1910 despite lack of formal training. Performed primarily in Hamburg and Berlin during the 1910's and 20's. In films for almost half a century, beginning in 1916. Often played physicians, aristocrats, judicial figures or officers. Noted for strong performances in several East German Defa productions. Also provided the German dubbing voice for Claude Rains, Robert Taylor and Gig Young.
His activity in front of the camera decreased after the war but especially in the 50's he took part in great productions once more, among them "Das Beil von Wandsbek" (1951), "Der Untertan" (1951), "Canaris" (1954) and "Madeleine und der Legionär" (1958).
During the war he was able to continue his career and he entertained the audience with movies like "Quax, der Bruchpilot" (1941), "Diesel" (1942) and "Ich vertraue Dir meine Frau an" (1943).
The actor Arthur Schröder was a popular support actor whose film career covers 47 years.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Escape from Sahara
Character:
MOVIE • 1958

The Night of the Storm
Character: Judge
MOVIE • 1957

Canaris
Character: Herr von Harbeck
MOVIE • 1954

The Kaiser's Lackey
Character: Landgerichtsdirektor
MOVIE • 1951

The Axe of Wandsbek
Character: Dr. Koldewey
MOVIE • 1951

The Blum Affair
Character:
MOVIE • 1948
Das Leben ruft
Character: Reschke
MOVIE • 1944

Ich vertraue Dir meine Frau an
Character: Kurt
MOVIE • 1943

Diesel
Character: Lucien Vogel
MOVIE • 1943

Hauptsache glücklich!
Character: Rechtsanwalt Mohrig
MOVIE • 1941

Die Frau ohne Vergangenheit
Character:
MOVIE • 1939

My Friend Barbara
Character: Der Hotelchef
MOVIE • 1937
Der Etappenhase
Character: Der Herr Veterinär
MOVIE • 1937
Moral
Character: von Schmettau - Adjutant
MOVIE • 1936
Die selige Exzellenz
Character: der Fürst
MOVIE • 1935

The Imaginary Invalid
Character:
MOVIE • 1935

Once a Great Lady
Character:
MOVIE • 1934
Erdgift
Character: Björn Romberg
MOVIE • 1919

Mania
Character: Hans van der Hof
MOVIE • 1918
Kain
Character:
MOVIE • 1918