Karl Martell

Biography

Karl Hermann Martell was a German actor who began performing in silent movies at 14 years old. He gained main billing in romance and adventure films during the 1930s, often partnering with Zarah Leander in four movies. After World War II, he struggled to find leading roles, taking on mainly B-movie parts and producing documentaries. His final film appearance was in The Blue Moth (1959) alongside Leander.