Paul Wegener
ActingAlso in Directing and Writing
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Born December 11, 1874·Died September 13, 1948 (at 73)·Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]·Male
Biography
Paul Wegener was a German actor known for his pioneering roles in Expressionist films. He can also be considered a father of horror for his breakout role in The Student of Prague (1913). Wegener maintained a career throughout and after the Nazi era, starring in his last film in 1948.
Known for
the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
96 credits across 72 titlesActing
63 creditsDirecting
18 creditsWriting
13 creditsAs self
2 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
