Selma Kurz was born on November 15, 1874 in Bielitz, Silesia, Austria-Hungary. She was an actress, known for Doktor Palmore. Der schleichende Tod (1918), La traviata (1909) and Johann Strauß an der schönen blauen Donau (1913). She was married to Josef von Halban. She died on May 10, 1933 in Vienna, Austria.