Otto Wernicke

Born: 1893-09-30

Birthplace: Osterode am Harz, Germany

Biography

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Otto Karl Robert Wernicke (30 September 1893, Osterode am Harz – 7 November 1965) was a German actor. He was best known for his role as police inspector Karl Lohmann in the two Fritz Lang films M and The Testament of Dr. Mabuse. He was the first one to portray Captain Smith in the first "official" Titanic film.

Wernicke was married to a Jewish woman. Only due to a special permit was he allowed to continue his work in Nazi Germany.

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Known For

M
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Kolberg
Titanic
Seinerzeit zu meiner Zeit
Long Is the Road
Der Tunnel
The Great King
Strong Hearts in the Storm
Gold in New Frisco

Top Movie Credits

M Inspector Karl Lohmann
Kolberg Bauer Werner
Titanic Kapitän Edward J. Smith
Seinerzeit zu meiner Zeit Amtgerichtsrat Witt
Der Tunnel Bärmann
The Great King Oberst Rochow
Gold in New Frisco Jonathan Pepper