There, he founded a troupe known as the "Group of Young Actors" with his brother, Gerhard Bernt.
He appeared in some Nationalist Socialist propaganda films, such as Im Namen des Volkes (In the Name of the People).
After World War II, he performed at the Schillertheater and in Deutsche Film-Aktiengesellschaft (DEFA).
It became harder to obtain large roles, so he began to act increasingly as supporting characters.
eventually, he moved on to voicing radio plays, performing a total of 320 roles.