Erich Dunskus was born on 27 July 1890 in Pillkallen, East Prussia, Germany. He was an actor and producer, known for Double Indemnity (1944), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) and All Quiet on the Western Front (1930). He was married to Elisabeth. He died on 25 November 1967 in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany.