Al Shean

Al Shean

Deceased · Born: May 12, 1868 · Died: Aug 12, 1949

Personal Details

BornMay 12, 1868 Dornum, Province of Hanover, Kingdom of Prussia [now Lower Saxony, Germany]
Relatives
  • Minnie Marx (Sibling)
  • Harpo Marx (Niece or Nephew)
  • Groucho Marx (Niece or Nephew)
  • Chico Marx (Niece or Nephew)
  • Zeppo Marx (Niece or Nephew)
  • Gummo Marx (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Al Shean, a renowned actor and writer, was born on May 12, 1868, in the charming town of Dornum, which was then situated in the Province of Hanover, within the vast Kingdom of Prussia. Today, this picturesque region is known as Lower Saxony, a state located in the heart of Germany.

Throughout his illustrious career, Shean made a lasting impact on the world of entertainment, captivating audiences with his remarkable performances in films such as The Blue Bird, released in 1940, Ziegfeld Girl, which premiered in 1941, and Live, Love and Learn, a 1937 production.

In his personal life, Shean was deeply committed to his loving wife, Johanna Davidson, with whom he shared a beautiful marriage.

Al Shean's remarkable journey came to a close on August 12, 1949, when he peacefully passed away in the bustling metropolis of New York City, located in the state of New York, USA.

Career

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1976
{"id":70647,"title":"Atlantic City","year":"1944","character":"Al Shean","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/atlantic-city-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70647.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70647.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Atlantic City
Atlantic City as Al Shean
{"id":70881,"title":"Hitler's Madman","year":"1943","character":"Father Cemlanek","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hitlers-madman-1943","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70881.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70881.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Hitler's Madman
Hitler's Madman as Father Cemlanek
{"id":70833,"title":"Crime Doctor","year":"1943","character":"Dave, a Convict","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crime-doctor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70833.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70833.jpg"},"released":1}
Crime Doctor
Crime Doctor as Dave, a Convict
{"id":71488,"title":"Ziegfeld Girl","year":"1941","character":"Al","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ziegfeld-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71488.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71488.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
{"id":187480,"title":"Friendly Neighbors","year":"1940","character":"Doc","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/friendly-neighbors","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187480.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187480.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
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The Blue Bird
The Blue Bird as Grandpa Tyl
{"id":95236,"title":"Broadway Serenade","year":"1939","character":"Herman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/broadway-serenade","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95236.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
{"id":72664,"title":"The Great Waltz","year":"1938","character":"Cellist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-waltz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72664.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72664.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
{"id":96779,"title":"Too Hot to Handle","year":"1938","character":"Gumpert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/too-hot-to-handle-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96779.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96779.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73043,"title":"Tim Tyler's Luck","year":"1937","character":"Professor Tyler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tim-tylers-luck-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73043.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73043.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Tim Tyler's Luck
Tim Tyler's Luck as Professor Tyler
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Live, Love and Learn
Live, Love and Learn as Professor Fraum
{"id":73138,"title":"The Road Back","year":"1937","character":"Markheim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-road-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73138.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73138.jpg"},"released":1}
The Road Back
The Road Back as Markheim
{"id":73657,"title":"The Law in Her Hands","year":"1936","character":"Franz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-law-in-her-hands","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73657.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73657.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
{"id":73426,"title":"San Francisco","year":"1936","character":"Professor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/san-francisco","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73426.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73426.jpg"},"released":1}
San Francisco
San Francisco as Professor
{"id":122220,"title":"Symphony of Living","year":"1935","character":"Adolph Greig","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/symphony-of-living","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122220.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122220.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Symphony of Living
Symphony of Living as Adolph Greig
{"id":73942,"title":"It's in the Air","year":"1935","character":"Mr. Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/its-in-the-air","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73942.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73942.jpg"},"released":1}
It's in the Air
It's in the Air as Mr. Johnson
{"id":83355,"title":"Sweet Music","year":"1935","character":"Sigmund Selzer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sweet-music","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83355.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83355.jpg"},"released":1}
Sweet Music
Sweet Music as Sigmund Selzer
{"id":74037,"title":"Traveling Saleslady","year":"1935","character":"Schmidt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/traveling-saleslady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74037.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74037.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73814,"title":"Page Miss Glory","year":"1935","character":"Mr. Hamburgher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/page-miss-glory-1935","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73814.jpg"},"released":1}
Page Miss Glory
Page Miss Glory as Mr. Hamburgher
{"id":74188,"title":"Music in the Air","year":"1934","character":"Dr. Walter Lessing","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/music-in-the-air","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74188.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74188.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
Music in the Air
Music in the Air as Dr. Walter Lessing