Friedrich Anton Maria Hubertus Bonifacius Graf von Ledebur-Wicheln was a renowned Austrian actor, born on June 3, 1900, in Nisko, Austro-Hungarian Empire, which is now part of Poland.
As a young man, Ledebur enlisted in the Austro-Hungarian Imperial Army in 1916 and served as an officer in the Austrian Cavalry Division during the final years of World War I.
In the 1930s, he formed a close friendship with Charles Bedaux, and together they embarked on extensive travels across Africa and Canada.
Following the war, Ledebur spent nearly two decades exploring the world, taking on various occupations, including gold mining, deep-sea diving, and rodeo riding, where he even won prize money.
In 1939, he settled in the United States, where he anglicized his name to Frederick.
Ledebur's friendship with director John Huston opened doors to character acting, and in 1945, he made his film debut.
Throughout his career, he appeared in notable films such as Alexander the Great (1955) and Moby Dick (1956),where he played the iconic role of Queequeg, a South Sea chieftain.
In addition to his film work, Ledebur also made a television appearance in the Twilight Zone episode "The Howling Man," playing the character Brother Christophorus.
Friedrich von Ledebur's remarkable life, marked by adventure, travel, and a passion for acting, came to an end on December 25, 1986.
