Rudolf Platte

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Characters played by Rudolf Platte

Enrico Zwickel — Schön muß man sein (1951)

Enrico Zwickel is the impresario, anxious that the operetta's preview will fail because the work is incomplete. With one day left and the finale missing, he tries to push the slow-moving composer duo, Jupp and Juppi, to finish their work in time.

Stanley Chestnut — Das Mädchen von gestern Nacht (1938)

Stalton's old school friend, Chestnut is thrown out of the bank after an interview with Mr. Barrow. He obtains Stalton's opera ticket by a trick, and Evelyn mistakes him for Stalton because they share a first name. He falls for Evelyn, despite her father's hostility toward him.

Herr Wenzel — Buddenbrooks - 1. Teil (1959)

Business associate handling commercial affairs and trade operations.

Franz Kullmann — Eine hübscher als die andere (1961)

Potential suitor or comedic character whose motivations and quirks align with the lighthearted romantic encounters and plot twists.

Colbus — Professor Columbus (1968)

The protagonist, an orderly librarian who sells inherited stocks to buy a decrepit whaling ship. He leaves his mundane routine to pursue a dream voyage to the Antarctic, eventually transforming into 'Prof. Columbus' and embracing a carefree, bohemian lifestyle.

Max — Love Conquers (1934)

Max is a musician who shares a studio with his friend Willy, and the two men live there on little money. He meets Elli when she comes to collect the rent and, after learning about her failed theater opportunity, offers to bring her along to a variety-show engagement. They later become engaged.

Pietsch — Gentlemen in White Vests (1970)

A former convict recruited by Judge Zänker to infiltrate Dandy's gang as a snitch. Pietsch's inside information enables Zänker to intercept the heists and ultimately frame Dandy by planting all the stolen goods in his suitcase.

Erziehungsgehilfe — Revolte im Erziehungshaus (1930)

An assistant educator responsible for implementing strict disciplinary protocols and punitive measures under the institution's authoritarian leadership, enforcing the rigid regime over the troubled youth.

Walter Brand — Clear the stage for Marika (1958)

Walter is recruited by Michael to help conceal the true authorship of the music prepared for Marika Karoly's performances. He presents himself to Marion as the composer of the pieces, while Michael has actually written them. Michael later acknowledges his own authorship, allowing the theater to advertise his name alongside Marika's.

Career Overview

Rudolf Platte has 217 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work is anchored in the Buddenbrooks Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Zurück an den Absender, Teegebäck und Platzpatronen, Einzelzimmer. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
217
Birth Date
1904-02-12
Birth Place
Dortmund, Germany

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