Paul Wegener
Born: 1874-12-11
Birthplace: Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]
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
Rübezahl's Wedding
Marshal Forward
Das Mädchen von Fanö
The Golem: How He Came into the World
Twilight
Der große Mandarin
My Life for Ireland
Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit
Hans Westmar
The Golem
Top Movie Credits
Rübezahl's Wedding
Screenplay
Marshal Forward
Marschall Blücher
Das Mädchen von Fanö
Ulerk Ohm
Twilight
Förster Kuhnert
Der große Mandarin
Mandarin
My Life for Ireland
Sir George Beverley
Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit
Director
Hans Westmar
Kuprikoff
The Golem
Director