11 Facts About Otto Kruger

Otto Kruger appeared in more than 120 film, television and stage roles between 1915 and 1965.

Otto Kruger's family was of German and South African descent, he was the grandnephew of South African president Paul Kruger.

Otto Kruger was musically trained, but switched careers and became an actor after studying engineering at the University of Michigan, completing his studies at Columbia University.

Otto Kruger played the supporting role of Judge Percy Mettrick, who unsuccessfully urges Will Kane to leave town in High Noon.

Otto Kruger is remembered for playing the villain Tobin in Alfred Hitchcock's spy film Saboteur and mob boss Stevens in the film noir 711 Ocean Drive.

On March 20,1920, Otto Kruger married Broadway actress Susan "Sue" MacManamy.

Otto Kruger continued his career, with some difficulty, for another four years before retiring from acting.

Otto Kruger supported Thomas Dewey in the 1944 United States presidential election.

Otto Kruger died at the Motion Picture and Television Country House in Woodland Hills, California, on his 89th birthday.

Otto Kruger appeared as Mr Hardecker in "After Dinner Story" from the Suspense radio program series.

Otto Kruger was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; one for TV and one for film.