Actor. Worked as an extra on stage in his youth. From 1918 he played in Germany and started his theater career. In 1928 he maded his debut in the cinema in Germany. After, he went to England and United States. He decided to stay in due to the political situation in Germany and became active in civil affairs and in leftist politics. His most memorable roles were in the silent film "Pandora's Box" (1929), Mitchell Leisen's "Midnight" (1939) and "Confessions of a Nazi Spy." He taught classes at the American National Academy of Performing Arts in Los Angeles until one week before his death. Lederer said the secret of longevity "is to live a long time."
Actor. Worked as an extra on stage in his youth. From 1918 he played in Germany and started his theater career. In 1928 he maded his debut in the cinema in Germany. After, he went to England and United States. He decided to stay in due to the political situation in Germany and became active in civil affairs and in leftist politics. His most memorable roles were in the silent film "Pandora's Box" (1929), Mitchell Leisen's "Midnight" (1939) and "Confessions of a Nazi Spy." He taught classes at the American National Academy of Performing Arts in Los Angeles until one week before his death. Lederer said the secret of longevity "is to live a long time."
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