Son of a theatre actor and manager. Trained by his father, he first appeared on the stage in 1910. A noted character comedian and cabaret performer ('Tingeltangel', 'Musenschaukel', etc.) of the 1930's. Had a lengthy career on screen as a versatile supporting player (1922-75), latterly a popular guest in TV crime series. Ensemble member of the Munich Residenztheater from 1950 to 1958.