Erich Dunskus was born on July 27, 1890 in Pillkallen, East Prussia, Germany. He was an actor and producer, known for Ein Unsichtbarer geht durch die Stadt (1933), Schuld und Sühne (1909) and Yette la divine (1937). He was previously married to Elisabeth. He died on November 25, 1967 in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany.