Philip Dorn

Philip Dorn
from the trailer The Fighting Kentuckian (1949)
Born Hein van der Niet
(1901-09-30)30 September 1901
Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands
Died 9 May 1975(1975-05-09) (aged 73)
Los Angeles, California, US
Resting place Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Other names Frits van Dongen
Occupation Actor
Years active 1934–1955
Spouse(s) Cornelia Maria Twilt (1921-1930)
Marianne van Dam (1933-1975)

Philip Dorn (born Hein van der Niet, 30 September 1901 – 9 May 1975), sometimes billed as Frits van Dungen[1] (his screen name for German films prior to World War II),[2] was a Dutch actor who had a career in Hollywood. He was best known for portraying the father in the film I Remember Mama (1948).[3]

Early years

Dorn was born in Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands in 1901 and made his stage début at age 14[4] in Dutch productions. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Scheveningen.[5]

Dorn served in the Queen Wilhelmina Guards in his native land.[6]

Career

By the 1930s, Dorn was a popular matinée idol and was acting in films. From Germany, where he had worked with the likes of Veit Harlan, he moved to United States when World War II broke out and acted in a number of films, starting with Enemy Agent (1940). He was usually cast as Continental lovers, anti-Nazi Germans or refugees. In the 1950s, he returned to Europe and acted in German films.

Personal life

Dorn suffered from phlebitis, requiring surgery and causing a number of strokes. After an accident on stage, he retired in 1955 and spent the next 20 years of his life in his home in California.

He was married twice. His first wife was Cornelia Maria Twilt (1921–1930). He was married to Dutch actress Marianne van Dam until his death (1933–1975).

Death

Dorn died of a heart attack at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital[7] in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, on May 9, 1975.[8] He was 73 years old.[7] He was survived by his wife and a daughter.[9]

Partial filmography

Bibliography

  • Ingo Schiweck/Hans Toonen Maharadscha, Tschetnik, Kriegsheimkehrer : der Schauspieler Frits van Dongen oder Philip Dorn , Osnabrück 2003. ISBN 3-89959-058-9
  • Hans Toonen "Nederlands Eerste Hollywood-Ster
  • Leo Deege "From Nazi Occupied Holland to the Jungles of Vietnam-An Immigrant Story, Denver, Colorado, 2015. ISBN 978-1-4787-6470-0

References

  1. ↑ Joseph F. Clarke (1977). Pseudonyms. BCA. p. 53.
  2. ↑ Dumont, Hervé (2009). Frank Borzage: The Life and Films of a Hollywood Romantic. McFarland. p. 324. ISBN 9781476613314. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  3. ↑ Wilson, Scott (2016). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed. McFarland. p. 204. ISBN 9781476625997. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "Philip Dorn, Movie Actor, Dies At 73". The Tampa Tribune. Florida, Tampa. Associated Press. May 11, 1975. p. 34. Retrieved November 30, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Dutch-born actor Philip Dorn dies". The Tampa Times. Florida, Tampa. United Press International. May 10, 1975. p. 2-A. Retrieved November 30, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Actor Wants to Join Dutch". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. May 12, 1940. p. 2. Retrieved November 30, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. 1 2 "Actor Philip Dorn Dies". Greeley Daily Tribune. Colorado, Greeley. Associated Press. May 12, 1975. p. 21. Retrieved November 30, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 214. ISBN 9780786409839. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  9. ↑ "Heart Attack Kills Actor Philip Dorn". The Palm Beach Post-Times. Florida, West Palm Beach. Associated Press. May 10, 1975. p. B10.

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