- Though almost all of his work was in European--primarily German--films, he did manage to snag a role as Molluch in the Holywood production Ben-Hur (1959) with Charlton Heston.
- In addition to being an actor, he also owned a successful restaurant in Vienna, Austria, which became a gathering place for locals prominent in film and sports.
- First gained fame as a professional wrestler. He took two World Champion and three European Champion titles. Retired in1951.
- Became a cult figure in the '60s due mainly to his roles in a series of films based on stories by Edgar Wallace.
- Although known for his roles as brutish villains, in real life he was known as an extremely friendly and gregarious man.
- Although known best for his villainous roles, his first film role was as a Heurigen singer in Burg Theatre (1936).
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