Karl Martell was born on November 17, 1906 in Tilsit, East Prussia, Germany [now Sovetsk, Russia]. He was an actor, known for Der Spieler (1938), La Habanera (1937) and D III 88 (1939). He died on December 28, 1966 in Hamburg, Germany.
Incisive, debonair German supporting actor of the 1930's and 40's, often in authoritarian roles in prestige Ufa productions. Appeared in four films with star actress Zarah Leander.
From 1950 on he worked in Hamburg as a producer of documentaries.
The actor Karl Martell made his film debut already at the age of 14 with "Das grosse Geheimnis" (1920).
His activity in the film business dropped off after the war, and in 1962 he retired from the film business.
Totally forgotten , Karl Martell died alone and in total indifference in 1966.