★ Acting
1880 – 1946
· Olmütz, Moravia, Austria-Hungary [now Olomouc, Czech Republic]
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Active 1929–1946
Egon Brecher, born in 1880 in Austria-Hungary, began his career in theater before transitioning to film in the late 1920s. He appeared in Air Hawks (1935), showcasing his ability to navigate the action genre, and later in Knute Rockne All American (1940), where he contributed to the inspirational narrative of sports cinema. Brecher's diverse background in Yiddish theater and his experience on Broadway enriched his performances, making him a distinctive presence in the cult film landscape.
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Air Hawks
1935
★ 6.0
as Schulter's Henchman
A small, independent air delivery service is menaced by a mad scientist with a death ray machine that blows up planes in mid-flight.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
80 credits
1940s
29 credits
1930s
50 credits
1920s
1 credit