Paul Wegener
Acting50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 11, 1874
Birth Place: Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]
About 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.
Best Paul Wegener Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Wegener's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Wegener.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Eyes of Love | Prof. Mochmann | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Der große Mandarin | Mandarin | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Kolberg | Loucadou | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Molander Case | Holk, Generalstaatsanwalt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tierarzt Dr. Vlimmen | Van der Kalk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Dr. Terror's House of Horrors | The Mad Inventor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Diesel | Direktor Buz | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Wenn die Sonne wieder scheint | Bauer Termöhlen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Hochzeit auf Bärenhof | Leonhard von Krakow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Great King | Gen. Czernitscheff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | My Life for Ireland | Sir George Beverley | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Zwielicht | Förster Kuhnert | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Das Recht auf Liebe | Herr von Salurn, Schloßgutsbesitzer in Tirol | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Immortal Heart | Dr. Schedel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | In geheimer Mission | Morrow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Der Mann mit der Pranke | Wiegant, Präsident der Industrie-Bank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Only a Comedian | Staatsminister von Creven | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | A Man Wants to Get to Germany | Ship Stoker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Inge and the Millions | Bankier Seemann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hans Westmar | Kuprikoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Marshal Forward | Marschall Blücher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Mystery of Johann Orth | Fürst Rostowsky Botschafter a.Wien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Living Dead | Mörder | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Fundvogel | Professor Reutlinger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | A Daughter Of Destiny | Professor ten Brinken | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Strange Case of Captain Ramper | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Die Welt ohne Waffen | Dr. Dankmar Tollen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Arme kleine Sif | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Weavers | Fabrikant Dreißiger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Glanz und Elend der Kurtisanen | Vautrin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Magician | Oliver Haddo | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Film in the Film | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | S.O.S. Die Insel der Tränen | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Der Schatz der Gesine Jakobsen | Niels Nissen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Lucrezia Borgia | Micheletto | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Vanina | Gouverneur von Turin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Loves of Pharaoh | Samlak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Golem: How He Came Into the World | The Golem | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Sumurun | Der alte Scheich | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Figures of the Night | Thomas Bezug | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Madame DuBarry | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Pied Piper of Hamelin | Fahrender Spielmann (Traveling Minstrel) | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Sleeping Beauty | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Hans Trutz in the Land of Milk and Honey | Hans Trutz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Golem and the Dancing Girl | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Yoghi | Yogi / Rasmus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Rübezahl's Wedding | Ruebezahl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Golem | Golem | Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Evinrude | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Student of Prague | Balduin - A Student / Self | Average | Similar → |
Paul Wegener - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Wegener?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Wegener is "Dr. Terror's House of Horrors" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Wegener acted in?
Paul Wegener has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Wegener?
Other notable films include "Wenn die Sonne wieder scheint", "The Film in the Film", and "The Golem: How He Came Into the World".