Ernst Hofmann published with his pen name Ernst Hofmann von Schönholtz several entertainment and crime novels.
The actor Ernst Hofmann was regarded as one of the most attractive actors in the 10's.
In 1919 he produced Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau's first movie "Der Knabe in Blau/Der Todessmaragd" (1919) and also impersonated the leading role.
Ernst Hofmann became a very busy actor in the 20's who took part in many well-known productions.
Ernst Hofmann lost his life on April 27 during the fights for Berlin.
He first worked at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin before he began his film career in the 10's with performances in "Die Insel der Seligen" (1913), as well as the box-office hits "Satanas" (1919) and "Herrin der Welt" (1920).