Harry Liedtke 1882 – 1945

Biography

Harry Liedtke was born on October 12, 1882, in Königsberg, where he spent his formative years before pursuing a career in the performing arts. He would go on to become a notable German actor, working throughout the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries in theater and film. His professional life spanned decades of cultural change in Germany, during which he contributed to the country’s dramatic traditions.

Liedtke remained active in his craft until his later years, establishing himself as a respected figure in German entertainment. His work reflected the artistic landscape of his era, and he maintained his connection to the stage and screen for much of his life.

He passed away on April 28, 1945, in Bad Saarow, at the age of sixty-two. He was laid to rest in Bad Saarow, where his memory is honored. Liedtke’s career serves as a testament to a lifetime dedicated to the performing arts during a transformative period in European history.