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).