Emil Hegetschweiler was born on October 15, 1887 in Zurich, Switzerland. He was an actor and writer, known for Emil, mer mues halt rede mitenand (1941), Der Schuß von der Kanzel (1942) and Das Gespensterhaus (1942). He was previously married to Julia Honegger, Marie Schneider and Hedwig Hilger. He died on October 1, 1959 in Zurich, Switzerland.