- 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.
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