Rudolph Anders (December 17, 1895 – March 27, 1987) was a German character actor who came to the United States after the rise of Hitler, and appeared in numerous American films in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

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Rudolph Anders
Anders in She Demons (1958)
Born	Rudolf Franz Amendt (1895-12-17)December 17, 1895 Waldkirch, Baden, Germany
Died	March 27, 1987(1987-03-27) (aged 91) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names	Robert O. Davis
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1930–1965

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He was born Rudolf Franz Amendt in Waldkirch, Baden, Germany. Shortly following the rise of Hitler in Germany he emigrated to the United States, where he was naturalized an American citizen in 1934. During the 1940s, he used the stage name of Robert O. Davis, and after the War used the name Rudolph Anders. His German-accented English confined him largely to "accent roles", and during World War II to villain parts, although not leading roles as his small build, wide eyes, soft voice and naturally quiet demeanor did not allow him to appear overly menacing.

Anders was married. He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.

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