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Karl Dane (born Rasmus Karl Therkelsen Gottlieb, 12 October 1886 – 14 April 1934) was a Danish-American comedian and actor known for his work in American films, mainly of the silent film era.
Karl Dane (1886-1934) was a Danish actor who immigrated to America and starred in many silent and early talkie films. He was known for his roles as a comic sidekick, a romantic lead, and a villainous Hun, but he faced personal tragedies, financial losses, and a tragic death.
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- Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
The rise and fall of Karl Dane is nearly unparalleled in the history of film stars. In 1925, a virtual unknown, he shot to the heights of stardom by appearing in King Vidor 's classic The Big Parade .
Mar 11, 2022 · Karl Dane was a Danish actor who rose to fame in silent movies, but struggled with the introduction of sound. Learn about his turbulent life, from leaving his family to divorce, to his tragic death.
Karl Dane was a Danish-American comedian and actor known for his work in American films, mainly of the silent film era. He became a star after portraying “S...
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Karl Dane was a Danish-American comedian and actor known for his work in American films, mainly of the silent film era. He became a star after portraying “Slim”, a supporting role in one of the most successful silent films of all time, The Big Parade (1925), directed by King Vidor and starring John Gilbert.
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Karl was one of the most notorious victims of the traumatic transition from silence to sound. He could not survive the indignity, and the accompanying plunge into poverty, and he committed suicide in 1934.
