Herman Bing

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Characters played by Herman Bing

The Ringmaster — Dumbo (1941)

Authoritative leader of the circus performances.

Franz Odenheimer (uncredited) — Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)

Franz Odenheimer is one of the three witnesses questioned by the Prefect of Police after Mlle. Camille L'Espanaye disappears. He reports hearing Camille scream and hearing another person speak in a foreign language, supporting the investigation into her abduction.

Monsieur Pepinard — Bluebeard's 8th Wife (1938)

Monsieur Pepinard is a private detective hired by Michael Brandon to investigate Nicole's anonymous claim that she has a lover. He initially assures Michael that the claim is false, but Nicole blackmails him into helping locate a substitute lover. His involvement enables Nicole's staged attempt to make Michael discover her in an apparently compromising situation.

Silhouettist (uncredited) — Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)

Uncredited artist creating silhouette portraits.

Louis — The Devil with Hitler (1942)

Louis is Hitler's astrologer, the person who had promised him a peaceful, quiet day. After the airplane mishap and further trouble caused by Gesatan, Hitler blames Louis and orders his execution. The plot summary identifies him through this failed prediction and his relationship to Hitler, but does not describe any further actions.

August Archipenko — Maytime (1937)

Paul's singing teacher, who speaks during rehearsal about meeting Marcia in Paris many years earlier. His remark helps Nicolai connect Paul with the young man who had visited Marcia's dressing room after a performance, prompting Nicolai to recognize him and suspect the history between the two singers.

Joe Schmidt — Every Night at Eight (1935)

A German café owner whose establishment serves as the backdrop where Tops Cardona first hears Susan Moore sing. This encounter directly leads to the trio joining his band.

Oscar Engel — Sweethearts (1938)

A composer who shares a constant rivalry with playwright Leo Kronk. Like Kronk, he pauses their disputes to help Lehman execute the scheme to keep Marlowe and Lane in New York. He also produces Kronk's short-lived new play.

Career Overview

Herman Bing has 102 screen credits in a career dating back to 1922. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Dumbo with 1 titles. Signature works include Dumbo, Oh, What a Knight!, Daffy Duck in Hollywood. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
102
Birth Date
1889-03-29
Birth Place
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q76708), public domain (CC0).