- Father of actors Peter-Timm Schaufuß and Hans Joachim Schaufuß.
- Son of a theatre actor and manager. Trained by his father, he first appeared on the stage in 1910. A noted character comedian and cabaret performer ('Tingeltangel', 'Musenschaukel', etc.) of the 1930's. Had a lengthy career on screen as a versatile supporting player (1922-75), latterly a popular guest in TV crime series. Ensemble member of the Munich Residenztheater from 1950 to 1958.
- The world of the theater took up a more important role at the beginning of his career than the film business.
- Hans Hermann Schaufuss became a busy supporting actor in the 30's and his career lasted more than 50 years.
- In the 70's he played exclusively in TV productions.
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