Italian-born German character actor of the 1930's and 40's. Married to the actress Jenny Jugo, in whose films he first appeared in 1928. After the war, ran a successful chemist's business in Bazzano, Italy, near Bologna.
He became a popular support actor in the 30's.
The Italian born actor Friedrich Benfer began his film career at the end of the 20's in Germany.
When war broke out he went back to Italy where he took part in five Italian productions.