Paul Wegener

Paul Wegener

Deceased · Born: Dec 11, 1874 · Died: Sep 13, 1948

Known For

The GolemThe Golem
The MagicianThe Magician
SumurunSumurun

Personal Details

BornDec 11, 1874 Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]
Spouse

  • Elisabeth Rohwer

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Sep 13, 1948 )

  • Greta Schröder

    ( Oct 1, 1924 to May 14, 2025 )

  • Änny Hindermann

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 14, 2025 )

  • Ida Ahlers

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Lyda Salmonova

    ( May 14, 2025 to Oct 1, 1924 )

Biography

Paul Wegener, a German actor of exceptional skill and remarkable versatility, made a profound impact on the world of cinema through his innovative and influential performances in a wide range of Expressionist films. His extensive body of work earned him the esteemed reputation of being referred to as the 'father of horror' due to his iconic and unforgettable portrayal of the title character in the 1913 classic, The Student of Prague.

Career

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1943
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors as The Mad Inventor
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1926
The Magician
The Magician as Oliver Haddo
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1920
Sumurun
Sumurun as Der alte Scheich
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The Golem
The Golem as The Golem
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1919
Passion
Passion
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1918
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Pied Piper of Hamelin as Fahrender Spielmann (Traveling Minstrel)
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1920
The Golem
The Golem as Director, Screenplay
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1918
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Pied Piper of Hamelin as Director, Writer