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Kurt Kasznar(1913-1979)

  • Actor
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Kurt Kasznar
Here's Lucy: Lucy And The Group Encounter
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Lucy and the Group Encounter (1972)
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As a young man, Kurt Kasznar enrolled in Max Reinhardt's seminars. He came to the US in the mid-30s in "The Eternal Road," in which he played at least 12 roles. In 1941, he produced the New York show, "Crazy with the Heat." That same year, he was drafted into the army, where he was trained as a cinematographer and served in the Pacific. His first major Broadway role was "The Happy Time." Kasznar also played in "The Sound Of Music," "Barefoot in The Park," "Waiting for Godot" and "Six Characters in Search of an Author." He has appeared in many films.
BornAugust 13, 1913
DiedAugust 6, 1979(65)
BornAugust 13, 1913
DiedAugust 6, 1979(65)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

Casino Royale (1967)
Casino Royale
5.0
  • Smernov
  • 1967
Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Leslie Caron, and Mel Ferrer in Lili (1953)
Lili
7.2
  • Jacquot
  • 1953
Kiss Me Kate (1953)
Kiss Me Kate
7.0
  • 'Baptista'
  • 1953
Charles Boyer, Linda Christian, Marcel Dalio, Bobby Driscoll, Louis Jourdan, and Kurt Kasznar in The Happy Time (1952)
The Happy Time
6.7
  • Uncle Louis Bonnard
  • 1952

Credits

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  • Paul Shenar and Cindy Williams in Suddenly, Love (1978)
    Suddenly, Love
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • Dr. Luria
    • 1978
  • John Joseph Thomas in Young Dan'l Boone (1977)
    Young Dan'l Boone
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Emil Van Diben
    • 1977
  • Wonder Woman (1975)
    Wonder Woman
    7.0
    TV Series
    • S.S. General Von Dreiberg (as Kurt Kaszner)
    • 1977
  • Buddy Ebsen in Barnaby Jones (1973)
    Barnaby Jones
    6.9
    TV Series
    • George Ondray
    • 1975
  • ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)
    ABC Afterschool Specials
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Ragueneau (voice)
    • 1974
  • Hawkins (1973)
    Hawkins
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Carlo Carrazza
    • 1974
  • Love, American Style (1969)
    Love, American Style
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Ivan (segment "Love and the Cozy Comrades")
    • 1973
  • Anthony Franciosa, Doug McClure, and Hugh O'Brian in Search (1972)
    Search
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Reuben Harant
    • 1972
  • Here's Lucy (1968)
    Here's Lucy
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Dr. Henderson
    • 1972
  • Helen Hayes and Mildred Natwick in The Snoop Sisters (1972)
    The Snoop Sisters
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Alexander Scalamdri
    • 1972
  • The F.B.I. (1965)
    The F.B.I.
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Lubet
    • 1972
  • McMillan & Wife (1971)
    McMillan & Wife
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Edmond Corday
    • 1971
  • The Name of the Game (1968)
    The Name of the Game
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Alfredo
    • 1971
  • James Drury, Doug McClure, and John McIntire in The Virginian (1962)
    The Virginian
    7.6
    TV Series
    • August Hansch
    • 1970
  • Stefan Arngrim, Gary Conway, Kurt Kasznar, Deanna Lund, Don Marshall, Don Matheson, and Heather Young in Land of the Giants (1968)
    Land of the Giants
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Alexander B. Fitzhugh
    • 1968–1970

Soundtrack



  • Stefan Arngrim, Gary Conway, Kurt Kasznar, Deanna Lund, Don Marshall, Don Matheson, and Heather Young in Land of the Giants (1968)
    Land of the Giants
    7.1
    TV Series
    • performer: "Be a Clown" (uncredited)
    • 1970
  • My Sister Eileen (1955)
    My Sister Eileen
    6.8
    • performer: "I'm Great", "Conga" (uncredited)
    • 1955
  • Give a Girl a Break (1953)
    Give a Girl a Break
    6.3
    • performer: "Nothing Is Impossible", "Puppet Master Dance"
    • 1953

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Official Trailer
Trailer 3:19
Official Trailer
The Great Diamond Robbery
Trailer 2:24
The Great Diamond Robbery
Here's Lucy: Lucy And The Group Encounter
Trailer 1:51
Here's Lucy: Lucy And The Group Encounter

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Kurt Kaszner
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • August 13, 1913
    • Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
  • Died
    • August 6, 1979
    • Santa Monica, California, USA(cancer)
  • Spouses
      Leora Dana1950 - 1958 (divorced)
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:
  • Publicity listings
    • 5 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Was nominated for Broadway's 1960 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for "The Sound of Music."

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  • When did Kurt Kasznar die?
    August 6, 1979
  • How did Kurt Kasznar die?
    Cancer
  • How old was Kurt Kasznar when he died?
    65 years old
  • Where did Kurt Kasznar die?
    Santa Monica, California, USA
  • When was Kurt Kasznar born?
    August 13, 1913

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