Paul Wegener

    Paul Wegener

    Acting

    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.

    Born: 12/11/1874
    Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]

    Filmography

    The Golem: How He Came Into the World
    1920
    Fantasy

    The Golem: How He Came Into the World

    7.0
    Kolberg
    1945
    War

    Kolberg

    6.0
    Sumurun
    1920
    Adventure

    Sumurun

    6.0
    The Golem
    1915
    Horror

    The Golem

    6.7
    A Daughter Of Destiny
    1928
    Drama

    A Daughter Of Destiny

    6.2
    The Magician
    1926
    Drama

    The Magician

    6.1
    The Great King
    1942
    History

    The Great King

    6.9
    The Student of Prague
    1913
    Drama

    The Student of Prague

    6.1
    My Life for Ireland
    1941
    Drama

    My Life for Ireland

    6.2
    Madame DuBarry
    1919
    Drama

    Madame DuBarry

    6.5
    The Loves of Pharaoh
    1922
    History

    The Loves of Pharaoh

    6.5
    Marshal Forward
    1932
    War

    Marshal Forward

    0.0