Paul Wegener

Acting

Born 1874-12-11 · died 1948-09-13 · Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]

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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

Stärker als die LiebeFundvogelS.O.S. Die Insel der TränenRoswolsky's MistressFigures of the NightDer GaleerensträflingInge and the MillionsArme kleine SifDer Mann aus dem JenseitsMonna Vanna