Sig Ruman
Actor

Sig Ruman Net Worth

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Sig Ruman was a wonderfully talented German-born actor, born in Hamburg, Germany on October 11, 1884. After studying electrotechnology in college, he served with the Imperial German Forces in World War I before coming to the United States in 1924. He became a favorite of the Marx Brothers, appearing in several of their films, as well as in Ernst Lubitsch's Ninotchka (1939) and To Be or Not to Be (1942). He was also a regular in several WWII espionage thrillers, and had over 100 feature film appearances as well as guest star spots on many TV shows. Ruman suffered ill health for the final two decades of his life and passed away on February 14, 1967, from a heart attack.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day October 11, 1884
Birth Place  Hamburg, Germany, Germany
Age 135 YEARS OLD
Died On February 14, 1967(1967-02-14) (aged 82)\nJulian, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Scorpio
Occupation Actor
Years active 1928–66

💰 Net worth

Sig Ruman, a well-known actor in Germany, is anticipated to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in 2024. With his remarkable talent and contributions to the entertainment industry, Ruman has amassed substantial wealth throughout his career. From his memorable performances in various films and stage productions, he has garnered both critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. As an accomplished actor, Sig Ruman has undoubtedly established himself as a prominent figure in the German entertainment scene, and his net worth reflects the success he has achieved.

Biography/Timeline

1924

Born in Hamburg, German Empire, he studied electrical engineering before serving with the Imperial German Army during World War I. After his emigration to the United States in 1924, his acting career blossomed. Befriending Playwright George S. Kaufman and theater critic Alexander Woollcott, he enjoyed success in many Broadway productions.

1929

Ruman made his film debut in Lucky Boy (1929).

1939

During this period, he also appeared in several films by Director Ernst Lubitsch, a fellow German émigré, including Ninotchka (1939) and To Be or Not to Be (1942). He played the role of Professor Herman Von Reiter in Shining Victory (1941), an adaptation of an A. J. Cronin play. Ruman continued his trend of playing over-the-top German characters later in his career for Lubitsch's protege Billy Wilder, appearing in Wilder's films The Emperor Waltz (1948), Stalag 17 (1953), and The Fortune Cookie (1966).

1950

Despite declining health during the 1950s and 1960s, Ruman continued to find work, making many guest appearances on television.

1967

Ruman died of a heart attack on February 14, 1967, outside his home in Julian, California. He was 82 and was survived by his wife.

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Tags 1884 births 1967 deaths Male actors from Hamburg German male film actors American male film actors German military personnel of World War I German emigrants to the United States 20th-century American male actors 20th-century German male actors People from Julian, California

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