Albert Lieven

Biography

Albert Lieven was born on June 22, 1906, in Hohenstein, German Empire, and grew up at the Tuberculosis sanatorium where his father worked as head physician. He initially studied medicine but pursued an acting career instead, making his screen debut in Annemarie, die Braut der Kompanie in 1932. After relocating to Britain with his Jewish wife due to Nazi rise, he continued acting in films and stage productions during WWII, including roles portraying Nazis.