Paul Wegener

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.

Known For

FASCISM(s): A Film in Six Parts 2025
Eyes of Love 1951 ★ 7.3
Kolberg 1945 ★ 6.1
Wedding in Barenhof 1942 ★ 7.0
The Great King 1942 ★ 7.0
Twilight 1940 ★ 7.5
The Immortal Heart 1939 ★ 7.0
Secret Mission 1938 ★ 8.0
Only a Comedian 1935 ★ 6.9
Hans Westmar 1933 ★ 5.6
Fundvogel 1930 ★ 10.0
The Weavers 1927 ★ 7.3
Svengali 1927 ★ 8.0
The Magician 1926 ★ 6.1
Living Buddhas 1925 ★ 7.0
Monna Vanna 1922 ★ 9.0
Herzog Ferrantes Ende 1922 ★ 8.0
The Golem: How He Came into the World 1920 ★ 7.0
Figures of the Night 1920 ★ 10.0
Der Galeerensträfling 1920 ★ 10.0
Rübezahl's Wedding 1916 ★ 5.0
The Yoghi 1916 ★ 8.0
The Golem 1915 ★ 6.7
The Student of Prague 1913 ★ 6.1