Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1874-12-11
Deathday
1948-09-13
Place of Birth
Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]
Paul Wegener
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 Golem: How He Came Into the World
as The Golem
The Student of Prague
as Balduin - A Student / Self
The Golem
as Golem
The Magician
as Oliver Haddo
Sumurun
as Der alte Scheich
Madame DuBarry
A Daughter Of Destiny
as Professor ten Brinken
The Loves of Pharaoh
as Samlak
Kolberg
as Loucadou
The Great King
as Gen. Czernitscheff