Paul Wegener

Paul Wegener (73)

1874-12-11 - 1948-09-13 | Arnoldsdorf, 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.

On Movies

  • The Golem
  • Kolberg
  • Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
  • Wenn die Sonne wieder scheint
  • The Great King
  • My Life for Ireland
  • The Immortal Heart
  • Stärker als die Liebe
  • Der Mann mit der Pranke
  • A Man Wants to Get to Germany
  • Inge and the Millions
  • Hans Westmar
  • The Mystery of Johann Orth
  • The Living Dead
  • Fundvogel
  • A Daughter Of Destiny
  • The Strange Case of Captain Ramper
  • Die Welt ohne Waffen
  • Svengali
  • Glanz und Elend der Kurtisanen
  • The Magician
  • Der Mann aus dem Jenseits
  • Herzog Ferrantes Ende
  • Vanina
  • The Loves of Pharaoh
  • Roswolsky's Mistress
  • Der verlorene Schatten
  • The Golem: How He Came Into the World
  • Sumurun
  • Figures of the Night
  • Madame DuBarry
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • Hans Trutz in the Land of Milk and Honey
  • The Golem and the Dancing Girl
  • The Yoghi
  • Rübezahl's Wedding
  • The Golem
  • The Student of Prague

Movies as Director

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