
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1879-03-11
Deathday
1937-12-12
Place of Birth
Leipzig, Germany
Alfred Abel
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alfred Peter Abel (12 March 1879 – 12 December 1937) was a German film actor, director, and producer. He appeared in more than 140 silent and sound films between 1913 and 1938. His best-known performance was as Joh Fredersen in Fritz Lang's 1927 film, Metropolis.
Known For

Metropolis
as Johann 'Joh' Fredersen

Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler
as Count Told

Phantom
as Lorenz Lubota

L'Argent
as Alphonse Gunderman

The Finances of the Grand Duke
as Philipp Collin, alias Professor Pelotard

Mary
as Sir John Menier

Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis
as Johann 'Joh' Fredersen

The Burning Soil
as Ludwig von Lellewel

The Congress Dances
as König von Sachsen

Cagliostro
as Prince of Rohan