Carl de Vogt, a renowned German film actor, was born on September 14, 1885, and passed away on February 16, 1970. He attended the prestigious acting school in Cologne, Germany, and simultaneously pursued a career as a singer, recording several discs, including his notable hit "Der Fremdenlegionär".
De Vogt's early career was marked by immense success, with starring roles in four of Fritz Lang's early films. He notably appeared in the two-part Spiders films alongside actresses Lil Dagover and Ressel Orla in 1919 and 1920. Furthermore, he played the prominent role of Major Schill in the big-budget historical film The Eleven Schill Officers, released in 1932, during the early sound era.
Personal life saw de Vogt married to German film actress Cläre Lotto, with whom he had a son, Karl Franz de Vogt, born on May 14, 1917. Additionally, he was a member of the NSDAP and the Sturmabteilung.
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