Biography
Erich Ponto was a German stage and film actor. After studying pharmacy, he trained in acting and made his professional stage debut in 1908. He became a long-standing member of the Dresden State Theatre ensemble from 1914 to 1947, appearing in numerous productions including the original staging of Bertolt Brecht's The Threepenny Opera.
Ponto began appearing regularly in films in the sound era, typically in supporting character roles. He played Professor Crey in The Punch Bowl (1944) and Dr. Winkel in Carol Reed's The Third Man (1949). He received the German Film Award for best supporting actor in 1956.
