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Sig Ruman

Bio: Sig Ruman was a German-American actor known for his portrayals of pompous and often stereotypical Teutonic officials or villains. Ruman made his film debut in Lucky Boy (1929)
Born: Fri, Oct 10 1884
Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany

Death: Tue, Feb 14 1967
Sig Ruman is 82 years old
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Poster of Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Sig Ruman would have been no older than 82 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of Way... Way Out
Way... Way Out
Sig Ruman was 82 in Way... Way Out as 'Russian Delegate'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1966
Poster of The Fortune Cookie
The Fortune Cookie
Sig Ruman was 82 in The Fortune Cookie as 'Professor Winterhalter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1966
Poster of The Last of the Secret Agents?
The Last of the Secret Agents?
Sig Ruman was 81 in The Last of the Secret Agents? as 'Prof. Werner von Koenig'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1966
Poster of Doom of Dracula
Doom of Dracula
Sig Ruman was 81 in Doom of Dracula as 'The Burgomaster (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of 36 Hours
36 Hours
Sig Ruman was 80 in 36 Hours as 'German Guard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1964
Poster of Robin and the 7 Hoods
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Sig Ruman was 79 in Robin and the 7 Hoods as 'Hammacher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1964
Poster of One, Two, Three
One, Two, Three
Sig Ruman was 77 in One, Two, Three as 'Count von Droste Schattenburg (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1961
Poster of The Errand Boy
The Errand Boy
Sig Ruman was 77 in The Errand Boy as 'Baron Elston Carteblanche'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 28 1961
Poster of The Wings of Eagles
The Wings of Eagles
Sig Ruman was 72 in The Wings of Eagles as 'Manager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1957
Poster of Spy Chasers
Spy Chasers
Sig Ruman was 70 in Spy Chasers as 'King Rinko'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1955
Poster of Many Rivers to Cross
Many Rivers to Cross
Sig Ruman was 70 in Many Rivers to Cross as 'Spectacle Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1955
Poster of Carolina Cannonball
Carolina Cannonball
Sig Ruman was 70 in Carolina Cannonball as 'Stefan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1955
Poster of 3 Ring Circus
3 Ring Circus
Sig Ruman was 70 in 3 Ring Circus as 'Fritz Schlitz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1954
Poster of White Christmas
White Christmas
Sig Ruman was 70 in White Christmas as 'Landlord (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1954
Poster of Living It Up
Living It Up
Sig Ruman was 69 in Living It Up as 'Dr. Emile Egelhofer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1954
Poster of The Glenn Miller Story
The Glenn Miller Story
Sig Ruman was 69 in The Glenn Miller Story as 'W. Kranz'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 04 1954
Poster of The Girl on The Roof
The Girl on The Roof
Sig Ruman was 69 in The Girl on The Roof
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1953
Poster of Houdini
Houdini
Sig Ruman was 68 in Houdini as 'Schultz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 1953
Poster of Stalag 17
Stalag 17
Sig Ruman was 68 in Stalag 17 as 'Sgt. Johann Sebastian Schulz'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1953
Poster of Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation
Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation
Sig Ruman was 68 in Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation as 'Cyrus Kraft'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 1952
Poster of The World in His Arms
The World in His Arms
Sig Ruman was 67 in The World in His Arms as 'General Ivan Vorashilov'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1952
Poster of O. Henry's Full House
O. Henry's Full House
Sig Ruman was 67 in O. Henry's Full House as 'Menkie (segment "The Gift of the Magi") (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1952
Poster of On the Riviera
On the Riviera
Sig Ruman was 66 in On the Riviera as 'Gapeaux'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1951
Poster of Father Is a Bachelor
Father Is a Bachelor
Sig Ruman was 65 in Father Is a Bachelor as 'Jericho Schlosser'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1950
Poster of Border Incident
Border Incident
Sig Ruman was 65 in Border Incident as 'Hugo Wolfgang Ulrich'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1949
Poster of The Emperor Waltz
The Emperor Waltz
Sig Ruman was 63 in The Emperor Waltz as 'Dr. Zwieback'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1948
Poster of Give My Regards to Broadway
Give My Regards to Broadway
Sig Ruman was 63 in Give My Regards to Broadway as 'Arthur Dinkel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 1948
Poster of If You Knew Susie
If You Knew Susie
Sig Ruman was 63 in If You Knew Susie as 'Count Alexis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1948
Poster of Mother Wore Tights
Mother Wore Tights
Sig Ruman was 62 in Mother Wore Tights as 'Papa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1947
Poster of Faithful in My Fashion
Faithful in My Fashion
Sig Ruman was 61 in Faithful in My Fashion as 'Professor Boris Riminoffsky'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1946
Poster of Night and Day
Night and Day
Sig Ruman was 61 in Night and Day as 'Wilowski'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 02 1946
Poster of A Night in Casablanca
A Night in Casablanca
Sig Ruman was 61 in A Night in Casablanca as 'Count Pfefferman / Heinrich Stubel'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1946
Poster of The Dolly Sisters
The Dolly Sisters
Sig Ruman was 61 in The Dolly Sisters as 'Ignatz Tsimmis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1945
Poster of She Went to the Races
She Went to the Races
Sig Ruman was 61 in She Went to the Races as 'Dr. Gurke'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1945
Poster of Men in Her Diary
Men in Her Diary
Sig Ruman was 60 in Men in Her Diary as 'Mme. Irene'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1945
Poster of A Royal Scandal
A Royal Scandal
Sig Ruman was 60 in A Royal Scandal as 'General Ronsky'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 1945
Poster of House of Frankenstein
House of Frankenstein
Sig Ruman was 60 in House of Frankenstein as 'Burgomeister Hussman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1944
Poster of Summer Storm
Summer Storm
Sig Ruman was 59 in Summer Storm as 'Kuzma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1944
Poster of The Hitler Gang
The Hitler Gang
Sig Ruman was 59 in The Hitler Gang as 'General von Hindenburg'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1944
Poster of It Happened Tomorrow
It Happened Tomorrow
Sig Ruman was 59 in It Happened Tomorrow as 'Mr. Beckstein'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1944
Poster of The Song of Bernadette
The Song of Bernadette
Sig Ruman was 59 in The Song of Bernadette as 'Louis Bouriette'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1943
Poster of Government Girl
Government Girl
Sig Ruman was 59 in Government Girl as 'Ambassador'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1943
Poster of Sweet Rosie O'Grady
Sweet Rosie O'Grady
Sig Ruman was 58 in Sweet Rosie O'Grady as 'Joe Flugelman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1943
Poster of They Came to Blow Up America
They Came to Blow Up America
Sig Ruman was 58 in They Came to Blow Up America as 'Dr. Herman Holger'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1943
Poster of Tarzan Triumphs
Tarzan Triumphs
Sig Ruman was 58 in Tarzan Triumphs as 'Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 1943
Poster of China Girl
China Girl
Sig Ruman was 58 in China Girl as 'Jarubi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1942
Poster of Desperate Journey
Desperate Journey
Sig Ruman was 57 in Desperate Journey as 'Preuss'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1942
Poster of Berlin Correspondent
Berlin Correspondent
Sig Ruman was 57 in Berlin Correspondent as 'Dr. Dietrich'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 17 1942
Poster of Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen
Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen
Sig Ruman was 57 in Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen as 'Heinrich, Spy Leader'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1942
Poster of Crossroads
Crossroads
Sig Ruman was 57 in Crossroads as 'Dr. Alex Dubroc'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1942
Poster of To Be or Not to Be
To Be or Not to Be
Sig Ruman was 57 in To Be or Not to Be as 'Col. Ehrhardt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1942
Poster of Remember Pearl Harbor
Remember Pearl Harbor
Sig Ruman was 57 in Remember Pearl Harbor as 'Dirk Van Hoorten'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1942
Poster of Breakdowns of 1941
Breakdowns of 1941
Sig Ruman was 57 in Breakdowns of 1941 as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1941
Poster of This Woman Is Mine
This Woman Is Mine
Sig Ruman was 56 in This Woman Is Mine as 'John Jacob Astor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1941
Poster of World Premiere
World Premiere
Sig Ruman was 56 in World Premiere as 'Franz von Bushmaster'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1941
Poster of Shining Victory
Shining Victory
Sig Ruman was 56 in Shining Victory as 'Professor Herman Von Reiter'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1941
Poster of Love Crazy
Love Crazy
Sig Ruman was 56 in Love Crazy as 'Dr. Wuthering'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1941
Poster of The Wagons Roll at Night
The Wagons Roll at Night
Sig Ruman was 56 in The Wagons Roll at Night as 'Hoffman the Great'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1941
Poster of That Uncertain Feeling
That Uncertain Feeling
Sig Ruman was 56 in That Uncertain Feeling as 'Kafka (as Sig Rumann)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 1941
Poster of The Man Who Lost Himself
The Man Who Lost Himself
Sig Ruman was 56 in The Man Who Lost Himself as 'Dr. Simms (as Sig Rumann)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1941
Poster of So Ends Our Night
So Ends Our Night
Sig Ruman was 56 in So Ends Our Night as 'Ammers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1941
Poster of Victory
Victory
Sig Ruman was 56 in Victory as 'Mr. Schomberg'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1940
Poster of Comrade X
Comrade X
Sig Ruman was 56 in Comrade X as 'Emil Von Hofer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1940
Poster of Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet
Sig Ruman was 56 in Bitter Sweet as 'Herr Schlick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1940
Poster of Four Sons
Four Sons
Sig Ruman was 55 in Four Sons as 'Newmann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1940
Poster of I Was an Adventuress
I Was an Adventuress
Sig Ruman was 55 in I Was an Adventuress as 'Herr Protz'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1940
Poster of Outside the Three-Mile Limit
Outside the Three-Mile Limit
Sig Ruman was 55 in Outside the Three-Mile Limit as 'Van Cleve'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1940
Poster of Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Sig Ruman was 55 in Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet as 'Dr. Hans Wolfert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of Remember?
Remember?
Sig Ruman was 55 in Remember? as 'Dr. Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1939
Poster of Ninotchka
Ninotchka
Sig Ruman was 55 in Ninotchka as 'Comrade Iranoff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1939
Poster of Only Angels Have Wings
Only Angels Have Wings
Sig Ruman was 54 in Only Angels Have Wings as 'Dutchy'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1939
Poster of Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Sig Ruman was 54 in Confessions of a Nazi Spy as 'Krogman'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1939
Poster of Never Say Die
Never Say Die
Sig Ruman was 54 in Never Say Die as 'Poppa Ingleborg'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1939
Poster of Honolulu
Honolulu
Sig Ruman was 54 in Honolulu as 'Psychiatrist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1939
Poster of The Great Waltz
The Great Waltz
Sig Ruman was 54 in The Great Waltz as 'Wertheimer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1938
Poster of Suez
Suez
Sig Ruman was 54 in Suez as 'Sergeant Pellerin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1938
Poster of Girls on Probation
Girls on Probation
Sig Ruman was 54 in Girls on Probation as 'Roger Heath'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1938
Poster of I'll Give a Million
I'll Give a Million
Sig Ruman was 53 in I'll Give a Million as 'Anatole Primerose'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1938
Poster of Paradise for Three
Paradise for Three
Sig Ruman was 53 in Paradise for Three as 'Mr. Bold'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1938
Poster of The Saint in New York
The Saint in New York
Sig Ruman was 53 in The Saint in New York as 'Hutch Rellin'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1938
Poster of Thank You, Mr. Moto
Thank You, Mr. Moto
Sig Ruman was 53 in Thank You, Mr. Moto as 'Colonel Tchernov'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1937
Poster of Nothing Sacred
Nothing Sacred
Sig Ruman was 53 in Nothing Sacred as 'Dr. Emil Eggelhoffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1937
Poster of Heidi
Heidi
Sig Ruman was 53 in Heidi as 'Police Captain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1937
Poster of Lancer Spy
Lancer Spy
Sig Ruman was 52 in Lancer Spy as 'Lt. Col. Gottfried Hollen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1937
Poster of Thin Ice
Thin Ice
Sig Ruman was 52 in Thin Ice as 'Prime Minister'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1937
Poster of Love Under Fire
Love Under Fire
Sig Ruman was 52 in Love Under Fire as 'General Montero'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1937
Poster of Think Fast, Mr. Moto
Think Fast, Mr. Moto
Sig Ruman was 52 in Think Fast, Mr. Moto as 'Nicolas Marloff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1937
Poster of A Day at the Races
A Day at the Races
Sig Ruman was 52 in A Day at the Races as 'Dr. Leopold X. Steinberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1937
Poster of This Is My Affair
This Is My Affair
Sig Ruman was 52 in This Is My Affair as 'Gus'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1937
Poster of The Great Hospital Mystery
The Great Hospital Mystery
Sig Ruman was 52 in The Great Hospital Mystery as 'Dr. Taggert'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1937
Poster of Midnight Taxi
Midnight Taxi
Sig Ruman was 52 in Midnight Taxi as 'John B. Rudd'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1937
Poster of Maytime
Maytime
Sig Ruman was 52 in Maytime as 'Fanchon (as Sig Rumann)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1937
Poster of Seventh Heaven
Seventh Heaven
Sig Ruman was 52 in Seventh Heaven as 'Durand (as Sig Rumann)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1937
Poster of On the Avenue
On the Avenue
Sig Ruman was 52 in On the Avenue as 'Herr Hanfstangel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1937
Poster of The Bold Caballero
The Bold Caballero
Sig Ruman was 52 in The Bold Caballero as 'Commandante Sebastian Golle'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936
Poster of The Princess Comes Across
The Princess Comes Across
Sig Ruman was 51 in The Princess Comes Across as 'Steindorf'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1936
Poster of East of Java
East of Java
Sig Ruman was 51 in East of Java as 'Hans Muller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1935
Poster of A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera
Sig Ruman was 51 in A Night at the Opera as 'Gottlieb'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1935
Poster of The Farmer Takes a Wife
The Farmer Takes a Wife
Sig Ruman was 50 in The Farmer Takes a Wife as 'Blacksmith (as Siegfried Rumann)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1935
Poster of Spring Tonic
Spring Tonic
Sig Ruman was 50 in Spring Tonic as 'Matt Conklin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1935
Poster of The Wedding Night
The Wedding Night
Sig Ruman was 50 in The Wedding Night as 'Mr. Jan Novak'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1935
Poster of Under Pressure
Under Pressure
Sig Ruman was 50 in Under Pressure as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1935
Poster of Marie Galante
Marie Galante
Sig Ruman was 50 in Marie Galante as 'Brogard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1934
Poster of Servants' Entrance
Servants' Entrance
Sig Ruman was 49 in Servants' Entrance as 'Hans Hansen (as Siegfried Rumann)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1934
Poster of The World Moves On
The World Moves On
Sig Ruman was 49 in The World Moves On as 'Baron von Gerhardt (as Siegfried Rumann)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1934
Poster of Die Königsloge
Die Königsloge
Sig Ruman was 45 in Die Königsloge as 'Bailiff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1929
Poster of Lucky Boy
Lucky Boy
Sig Ruman was 44 in Lucky Boy as 'Bridge player (Unbilled)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1929

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Hank
Hank
Sig Ruman was 80+ in Hank
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1965
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Sig Ruman was 79+ in Daniel Boone as 'Van Coot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Addams Family
The Addams Family
Sig Ruman was 79+ in The Addams Family as 'Eric Von Bissell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Sig Ruman was 78+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Sig Ruman was 78+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Professor Lieberschmit'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Pete and Gladys
Pete and Gladys
Sig Ruman was 75+ in Pete and Gladys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Sig Ruman was 74+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of Johnny Staccato
Johnny Staccato
Sig Ruman was 74+ in Johnny Staccato
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 10 1959
Poster of One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond
Sig Ruman was 74+ in One Step Beyond as 'Franz Schuldorf'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1959
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
Sig Ruman was 73+ in Lawman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Sig Ruman was 72+ in Maverick as ', Capt. Steeger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Sig Ruman was 71+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Private Secretary
Private Secretary
Sig Ruman was 68+ in Private Secretary
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Sig Ruman was 68+ in General Electric Theater as 'Dr. Haegendorff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953