Rolf Loer

Rolf Loer (19 January 1892 – 12 October 1964 was a German-American film actor of the silent era.[1] He played the character of Phantomas in a series of films, replacing Erich Kaiser-Titz who had previously played the role. Loer was also a violinist who, later in his career, performed with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Rolf Loer
Loer c. 1918
Born
Lawrence F. Koehler

(1892-01-19)19 January 1892
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Died12 October 1964(1964-10-12) (aged 72)
Jackson Heights, New York, United States
Other namesRolf Lör
Rolf Loehr
OccupationActor, Violinist
Years active1918-1925 (film)

Origins

He was born January 19, 1892, in Minneapolis, Minnesota as Lawrence F. Koehler to German immigrant parents Friedrich Ernst Georg Koehler (1868-1926), a musician and conductor, and the former Magdalena Obert (1865-1957). His brother was the composer C. Franz Koehler (1896-1980). Showing promise in the violin, his father sent him to Germany to study at the Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory under the guidance of Arrigio Serato in 1909.[2] He remained there to pursue his studies through the First World War.

Death

He returned to the United States prior to the Second World War. He first played as violinist at the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, then moved to New York City, where he gave private lessons.[3] He died in Jackson Heights, New York on October 12, 1964. He is buried at the Flushing Cemetery.

Selected filmography

References
  1. Soister p.173
  2. "Orchestra is on Paying Basis," Oregon Sunday Journal, April 30, 1916, p. 6.
  3. "Violin Lessons to be Given in New Pfalz", New Pfalz Independent & Times, Sep. 9, 1953, p. 6

Bibliography
  • Soister, John T. Conrad Veidt on Screen: A Comprehensive Illustrated Filmography. McFarland, 2002.
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