Paul Wegener

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

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 Jun 7, 2024 )
Änny Hindermann
( Dec 31, 1969 to Jun 7, 2024 )
Ida Ahlers
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Lyda Salmonova
( Jun 7, 2024 to Oct 1, 1924 )

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.

Career

acting

1943