Alfred Zeisler

Biography

Alfred Zeisler was an American-born German film producer, director, and actor. He began his career in Germany, producing and directing films during the silent and early sound eras. Notable works include The Blue Angel (1930), where he served as a producer. Zeisler fled Nazi Germany in the 1930s, continuing his career in Hollywood with films like Fear (1946). His contributions to cinema spanned multiple roles and continents, reflecting a versatile and adaptive career.

Known For

The Desert Rats

as von Helmholtz (uncredited)

5 Fingers

Background to Danger

as Attaché

Mission to Moscow

as German Train Conductor (uncredited)

Bird of Paradise

as Van Hook

Docks of Hamburg

as o.A.