Marek Windheim

Marek Windheim

Deceased · Born: Apr 8, 1895 · Died: Dec 1, 1960

Personal Details

BornApr 8, 1895 Warsaw, Poland, Russian Empire [now Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland]

Biography

Windheim's illustrious career as a character tenor in opera was marked by numerous notable performances, with a significant portion of his extensive repertoire being showcased at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera in New York, where he astonishingly accumulated over 325 performances between 1928 and 1936.

Throughout his tenure, Windheim's versatile vocal range and impressive acting skills allowed him to excel in a wide range of roles, from smaller, yet crucial, character parts to more substantial 'character leads', such as the memorable Vasek in Smetana's renowned opera and the complex David and Mime in Wagner's iconic works.

Furthermore, Windheim had the distinction of participating in an impressive four operatic world premieres, solidifying his position as a respected and accomplished artist in the world of opera.

Career

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1947
Fun on a Weekend
Fun on a Weekend as Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
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1946
Two Sisters from Boston
Two Sisters from Boston as Stage Director (uncredited)
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Tarzan and the Leopard Woman
Tarzan and the Leopard Woman as Silk Merchant (uncredited)
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The Best Years of Our Lives
The Best Years of Our Lives as Waiter at Lucia's Restaurant (uncredited)
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1945
Between Two Women
Between Two Women as Headwaiter at Sherry Plaza (uncredited)
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A Royal Scandal
A Royal Scandal as Stooge (uncredited)
{"id":70682,"title":"Our Hearts Were Young and Gay","year":"1944","character":"Hotel Clerk (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/our-hearts-were-young-and-gay","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70682.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70682.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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The Mask of Dimitrios
The Mask of Dimitrios as Hotel Clerk in Paris (uncredited)
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1943
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Cowboy in Manhattan
Cowboy in Manhattan as Count Kardos
{"id":70930,"title":"Fired Wife","year":"1943","character":"Waiter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fired-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70930.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70930.jpg"},"released":1}
Fired Wife
Fired Wife as Waiter
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Madame Curie
Madame Curie as Jewelry Salesman (uncredited)
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Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera as Renfrit (uncredited)
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Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow as Mr. Sokolnikov (uncredited)
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1942
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn as François
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Mrs. Miniver
Mrs. Miniver as Glee Club Member (uncredited)
{"id":96728,"title":"I'll Wait for You","year":"1941","character":"B. Bardosch, Nightclub Owner (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ill-wait-for-you-1941","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96728.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96728.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
I'll Wait for You
I'll Wait for You as B. Bardosch, Nightclub Owner (uncredited)
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Play Girl
Play Girl as Dr. Alonso Corivini
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1940
Escape
Escape as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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1939
On Your Toes
On Your Toes as Dmitri - Slave in Ballet
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Hotel Imperial
Hotel Imperial as Feinberger (uncredited)
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The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt
The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt as Homely - Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
{"id":32228,"title":"Ninotchka","year":"1939","character":"Manager (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ninotchka","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7cqijtskc4o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7cqijtskc4o0.jpg"},"released":1}
Ninotchka
Ninotchka as Manager (uncredited)
{"id":72802,"title":"Say It in French","year":"1938","character":"Headwaiter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/say-it-in-french","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72802.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72802.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Say It in French
Say It in French as Headwaiter
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I'll Give a Million
I'll Give a Million as Citizen (uncredited)
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1937
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Something to Sing About
Something to Sing About as Mr. Farney (dialogue director)
{"id":96789,"title":"Shall We Dance","year":"1937","character":"Ballet Master (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shall-we-dance-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3n49s4dbql90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3n49s4dbql90.jpg"},"released":1}
Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance as Ballet Master (uncredited)
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