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Paul Wegener
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Paul Wegener

Born December 11, 1874 in Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]

Died September 13, 1948

2 films

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.

Filmography 2

The Golem: How He Came Into the World (1920) movie poster
The Golem: How He Came Into the World1920
The Student of Prague (1913) movie poster
The Student of Prague1913