Heinrich Gretler was born on October 1, 1897 in Zürich-Hottingen, Switzerland. He was an actor, known for Heidi (1952), The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) and Five from the Jazzband (1932). He was previously married to Marion Wünsche. He died on September 30, 1977 in Zürich-Hottingen, Switzerland.