Paul Wegener

Actor

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.

Personal Info

Occupation Actor

Place of Birth Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]

Birthday 1874-12-11

Featured Crew Taste

Filmography by Year

1

1951

1

1949

2

1945

1

1944

2

1943

2

1942

2

1941

1

1940

2

1939

2

1938

2

1935

1

1934

2

1933

3

1932

2

1928

5

1927

3

1926

1

1925

1

1924

2

1923

6

1922

2

1921

5

1920

1

1919

1

1918

2

1917

1

1916

1

1915

1

1913

Filmography by Genre