German actor and voice actor
Physically, a rather unlikely actor to portray Sherlock Holmes on screen. In Sherlock Holmes , Speelmans appeared as Holmes, masquerading as Jimmy Ward, a dapper young socialite, working with the secret police to infiltrate a criminal organisation.
On stage from 1924.
German synchronising voice for Herbert Lom and Akim Tamiroff.
Had problems with alcohol addiction and collapsed on a Berlin street from a heart attack in February 1960, having just signed a contract with the East German film company Defa.
Popular Ufa supporting actor of the 1930s and 40s. Often played nice chaps or friends of the hero.
