- 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.
- From the middle of the 30's he appeared regular in front of the camera and became a popular support actor.
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