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Paul Wegener

Paul Wegener

Birthday: 1874-12-11 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1945
Kolberg

as    Loucadou

1942
The Great King

as    Gen. Czernitscheff

1928
A Daughter Of Destiny

as    Professor ten Brinken

1922
The Loves of Pharaoh

as    Samlak

1920
1915
The Golem

as    Golem

1913
The Student of Prague

as    Balduin - A Student / Self