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Paul Wegener

Paul Wegener

1874 – 1948·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.

Filmography

The Golem: How He Came Into the World

The Golem: How He Came Into the World

1920