Harry Meyen 1924 – 1979

Biography

Harry Meyen was a German actor born on August 31, 1924, in Hamburg. Throughout his life, he remained connected to his native city, which shaped both his personal and professional journey. His career in the performing arts spanned several decades during a transformative period in German history and culture.

Though details of his specific roles and theatrical accomplishments are not extensively documented in readily available records, Meyen was part of Germany’s vibrant entertainment industry during the mid-twentieth century. His work as an actor contributed to the cultural landscape of post-war Hamburg, a city rebuilding its artistic identity after the challenges of World War II.

Meyen passed away on April 15, 1979, in Hamburg at the age of 54. He was laid to rest at Ohlsdorf Cemetery in Hamburg-Nord, one of the city’s most significant burial grounds. His legacy remains tied to Hamburg, the city of his birth and death, where he spent his life pursuing his craft in the dramatic arts.