Willi Forst

Willi Forst was born on April 7, 1903, in Wien, Austria. He was a prominent figure in the film industry, known for his work as a producer, actor, and director. Forst's career spanned several decades, with notable credits including "Bel Ami" in 1939, where he served as the producer. He also acted in films like "Strandgut" in 1924 and "Einen Jux will er sich machen" in 1928, portraying the character Weinberl. In 1953, Forst took on the role of director for "Porgy and Bess in Wien". His contributions to cinema are reflected in these select works from his filmography.