Sig Ruman
Sig Ruman was a German-American actor known for his portrayals of pompous and often stereotypical Teutonic officials or villains. Ruman made his film debut in Lucky Boy (1929). He became a favorite of the Marx Brothers, appearing in A Night at the Opera, A Day at the Races, and A Night in Casablanca. His German accent and large stature kept him busy during World War II, playing sinister Nazi characters in a series of wartime thrillers. During this period, he also appeared in several films by director Ernst Lubitsch including Ninotchka and To Be or Not to Be. Ruman continued playing over-the-top German characters later in his career for Billy Wilder in The Emperor Waltz, Stalag 17, and The Fortune Cookie.
Filmography (124 titles)
7.3MovieHollywood: The Dream Factory
Self (archive footage) · 1972
5.9MovieWay... Way Out
Russian Delegate · 1966
7.2MovieThe Fortune Cookie
Professor Winterhalter · 1966
4.3MovieThe Last of the Secret Agents?
Prof. Werner von Koenig · 1966
10.0MovieDoom of Dracula
The Burgomaster (archive footage) · 1966
4.7ShowHank
1965
7.0Movie36 Hours
German Guard · 1964
7.0ShowDaniel Boone
Van Coot · 1964
7.1ShowThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Conductor Schultz · 1964
8.0ShowThe Addams Family
Eric Von Bissell · 1964
6.2MovieRobin and the 7 Hoods
Hammacher (uncredited) · 1964
7.0ShowThe Danny Kaye Show
Self · 1963
5.8ShowPetticoat Junction
Professor Lieberschmit · 1963
7.5MovieOne, Two, Three
Count von Droste Schattenburg (voice) (uncredited) · 1961
6.2MovieThe Errand Boy
Baron Elston Carteblanche · 1961
6.3ShowPete and Gladys
1960
10.0MovieAround the World with Nellie Bly
Tug Captain · 1960
6.3ShowThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Himelmayer · 1959
5.3ShowJohnny Staccato
1959
5.7ShowOne Step Beyond
Franz Schuldorf · 1959
5.8ShowLawman
1958
6.9ShowMaverick
1957
6.3MovieThe Wings of Eagles
Manager · 1957
6.4ShowThe Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Self · 1956
8.0MovieSpy Chasers
King Rinko · 1955
6.5MovieMany Rivers to Cross
Spectacle Man · 1955
6.0MovieCarolina Cannonball
Stefan · 1955
5.6Movie3 Ring Circus
Fritz Schlitz · 1954
7.2MovieWhite Christmas
Landlord (uncredited) · 1954
6.5MovieLiving It Up
Dr. Emile Egelhofer · 1954