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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sig Ruman was 68 in Houdini as 'Schultz'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 1953

Poster of 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sig Ruman was 56 in Victory as 'Mr. Schomberg'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1940

Poster of Comrade X

Sig Ruman was 56 in Comrade X as 'Emil Von Hofer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1940

Poster of Bitter Sweet

Sig Ruman was 56 in Bitter Sweet as 'Herr Schlick'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1940

Poster of 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?

Sig Ruman was 55 in Remember? as 'Dr. Schmidt'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1939

Poster of 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

Sig Ruman was 54 in Never Say Die as 'Poppa Ingleborg'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1939

Poster of 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

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

Sig Ruman was 53 in Nothing Sacred as 'Dr. Emil Eggelhoffer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1937

Poster of Heidi

Sig Ruman was 53 in Heidi as 'Police Captain'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1937

Poster of Lancer Spy

Sig Ruman was 52 in Lancer Spy as 'Lt. Col. Gottfried Hollen'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1937

Poster of 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

Sig Ruman was 52 in Midnight Taxi as 'John B. Rudd'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1937

Poster of Maytime

Sig Ruman was 52 in Maytime as 'Fanchon (as Sig Rumann)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1937

Poster of 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

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

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

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

Sig Ruman was 50 in Under Pressure as 'Doctor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1935

Poster of 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

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

Sig Ruman was 80+ in Hank

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1965

Poster of 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

Sig Ruman was 73+ in Lawman

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958

Poster of 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