Paul Wegener
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.
Known for
- The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920)
- The Golem (1915)
- Kolberg (1945)
- The Weavers (1927)
- The Student of Prague (1913)
- Twilight (1940)
- Figures of the Night (1920)
- The Yoghi (1916)
- Rübezahl's Wedding (1916)
- The Film in the Film (1924)
- The Loves of Pharaoh (1922)
- Hans Trutz in the Land of Milk and Honey (1917)
- Fundvogel (1930)
- Sumurun (1920)
- Only a Comedian (1935)
- Living Buddhas (1925)
- Hans Westmar (1933)
- Monna Vanna (1922)
- Wedding in Barenhof (1942)
- FASCISM(s): A Film in Six Parts (2025)