Sig Ruman
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieHollywood: The Dream Factory
1972
Self (archive footage)
movieWay... Way Out
1966
Russian Delegate
movieThe Fortune Cookie
1966
Professor Winterhalter
movieThe Last of the Secret Agents?
1966
Prof. Werner von Koenig
movieDoom of Dracula
1966
The Burgomaster (archive footage)
movie36 Hours
1964
German Guard
tvDaniel Boone
1964
Van Coot
tvThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
Conductor Schultz
tvThe Addams Family
1964
Eric Von Bissell
movieRobin and the 7 Hoods
1964
Hammacher (uncredited)
tvPetticoat Junction
1963
Professor Lieberschmit
movieOne, Two, Three
1961
Count von Droste Schattenburg (voice) (uncredited)
movieThe Errand Boy
1961
Baron Elston Carteblanche
movieAround the World with Nellie Bly
1960
Tug Captain
tvThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
Himelmayer
tvOne Step Beyond
1959
Franz Schuldorf
tvMaverick
1957
Capt. Steeger
movieThe Wings of Eagles
1957
Manager
movieSpy Chasers
1955
King Rinko
movieMany Rivers to Cross
1955
Spectacle Man
movie3 Ring Circus
1954
Fritz Schlitz
movieWhite Christmas
1954
Landlord (uncredited)
movieLiving It Up
1954
Dr. Emile Egelhofer
movieThe Glenn Miller Story
1954
W. Kranz
movieHoudini
1953
Schultz
movieStalag 17
1953
Sgt. Johann Sebastian Schulz
tvGeneral Electric Theater
1953
Dr. Haegendorff
movieMa and Pa Kettle on Vacation
1952
Cyrus Kraft
movieThe World in His Arms
1952
General Ivan Vorashilov
movieO. Henry's Full House
1952
Menkie (segment "The Gift of the Magi") (uncredited)
movieOn the Riviera
1951
Gapeaux
movieFather Is a Bachelor
1950
Jericho Schlosser
movieBorder Incident
1949
Hugo Wolfgang Ulrich
movieThe Emperor Waltz
1948
Dr. Zwieback
movieGive My Regards to Broadway
1948
Arthur Dinkel
movieIf You Knew Susie
1948
Count Alexis
movieFaithful in My Fashion
1946
Professor Boris Riminoffsky
movieNight and Day
1946
Wilowski
movieA Night in Casablanca
1946
Count Pfefferman / Heinrich Stubel
movieThe Dolly Sisters
1945
Ignatz Tsimmis
movieShe Went to the Races
1945
Dr. Gurke
movieMen in Her Diary
1945
Mme. Irene
movieA Royal Scandal
1945
General Ronsky
movieHouse of Frankenstein
1944
Burgomeister Hussman
movieThe Hitler Gang
1944
General von Hindenburg
movieIt Happened Tomorrow
1944
Mr. Beckstein
movieThe Song of Bernadette
1943
Louis Bouriette
movieGovernment Girl
1943
Ambassador
movieSweet Rosie O'Grady
1943
Joe Flugelman
movieThey Came to Blow Up America
1943
Dr. Herman Holger
movieTarzan Triumphs
1943
Sergeant
movieChina Girl
1942
Jarubi
movieBerlin Correspondent
1942
Dr. Dietrich
movieEnemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen
1942
Heinrich, Spy Leader
movieCrossroads
1942
Dr. Alex Dubroc
movieTo Be or Not to Be
1942
Col. Ehrhardt
movieRemember Pearl Harbor
1942
Dirk Van Hoorten
movieBreakdowns of 1941
1941
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieThis Woman Is Mine
1941
John Jacob Astor
movieWorld Premiere
1941
Franz von Bushmaster
movieShining Victory
1941
Professor Herman Von Reiter
movieLove Crazy
1941
Dr. Wuthering
movieThe Wagons Roll at Night
1941
Hoffman the Great
movieThat Uncertain Feeling
1941
Kafka (as Sig Rumann)
movieThe Man Who Lost Himself
1941
Dr. Simms (as Sig Rumann)
movieVictory
1940
Mr. Schomberg
movieComrade X
1940
Emil Von Hofer
movieBitter Sweet
1940
Herr Schlick
movieFour Sons
1940
Newmann
movieI Was an Adventuress
1940
Herr Protz
movieDr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
1940
Dr. Hans Wolfert
movieRemember?
1939
Dr. Schmidt
movieNinotchka
1939
Comrade Iranoff
movieNever Say Die
1939
Poppa Ingleborg
movieHonolulu
1939
Psychiatrist
movieThe Great Waltz
1938
Wertheimer
movieSuez
1938
Sergeant Pellerin
movieGirls on Probation
1938
Roger Heath
movieI'll Give a Million
1938
Anatole Primerose
movieParadise for Three
1938
Mr. Bold
movieThe Saint in New York
1938
Hutch Rellin
movieThank You, Mr. Moto
1937
Colonel Tchernov
movieNothing Sacred
1937
Dr. Emil Eggelhoffer
movieHeidi
1937
Police Captain
movieLancer Spy
1937
Lt. Col. Gottfried Hollen
movieThin Ice
1937
Prime Minister
movieLove Under Fire
1937
General Montero
movieThink Fast, Mr. Moto
1937
Nicolas Marloff
movieA Day at the Races
1937
Dr. Leopold X. Steinberg
movieThe Great Hospital Mystery
1937
Dr. Taggert
movieMidnight Taxi
1937
John B. Rudd
movieMaytime
1937
Fanchon (as Sig Rumann)
movieSeventh Heaven
1937
Durand (as Sig Rumann)
movieOn the Avenue
1937
Herr Hanfstangel
movieThe Bold Caballero
1936
Commandante Sebastian Golle
movieThe Princess Comes Across
1936
Steindorf
movieEast of Java
1935
Hans Muller
movieA Night at the Opera
1935
Gottlieb
movieThe Farmer Takes a Wife
1935
Blacksmith
movieSpring Tonic
1935
Matt Conklin
movieThe Wedding Night
1935
Mr. Jan Novak
movieUnder Pressure
1935
Doctor
movieMarie Galante
1934
Brogard
movieServants' Entrance
1934
Hans Hansen (as Siegfried Rumann)
movieThe World Moves On
1934
Baron von Gerhardt (as Siegfried Rumann)
movieDie Königsloge
1929
Bailiff
movieLucky Boy
1929
Bridge player (Unbilled)