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Paul Wegener
Born 1874-12-11Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
FASCISM(s): A Film in Six PartsThe Golem (archive footage)The GolemThe GolemEyes of LoveProf. MochmannDer große MandarinMandarinKolbergLoucadouThe Molander CaseHolk, GeneralstaatsanwaltTierarzt Dr. VlimmenVan der KalkDr. Terror's House of HorrorsThe Mad InventorDieselDirektor BuzWenn die Sonne wieder scheintBauer TermöhlenWedding in BarenhofLeonhard von KrakowThe Great KingGen. CzernitscheffDas Mädchen von FanöUlerk OhmMy Life for IrelandSir George BeverleyTwilightFörster KuhnertDas Recht auf LiebeHerr von Salurn, Schloßgutsbesitzer in TirolThe Immortal HeartDr. SchedelSecret MissionMorrowStärker als die LiebeRoleThe Man with the PawWiegant, Präsident der Industrie-BankOnly a ComedianStaatsminister von CrevenA Man Wants to Get to GermanyShip StokerInge and the MillionsBankier SeemannHans WestmarKuprikoff