Paul Weigel - Actor Profile

Paul Weigel

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 17, 1867
Birth Place: Halle an der Saale, Province of Saxony, Prussia [now Saxony-Anhalt, Germany]

About Paul Weigel

German born Paul Weigel was an actor in American movies. He is perhaps best remembered for his performances in For Heaven's Sake (1926), The Invisible Ray (1936), and The Great Dictator (1940).

Paul Weigel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paul Weigel reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Paul Weigel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Paul Weigel's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Red Lane, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Paul Weigel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Weigel's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Paul Weigel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
N/A They Shall Pay Henry Seldon Hit Similar →
1945 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Candy Store Proprietor (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1943 Happy Land Pop Schmidt (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1943 The Moon Is Down Elderly Man (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1941 I Wake Up Screaming Gus- Deleicatesson Proprietor (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1940 The Great Dictator Mr. Agar Super Hit Similar →
1939 Ninotchka Vladimir, with Letter from Leon (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1939 Never Say Die Concierge Hit Similar →
1937 Espionage French Telegrapher Hit Similar →
1936 Sutter's Gold Man Hit Similar →
1935 Just My Luck Graves Super Hit Similar →
1934 I'll Tell the World Telegraph Operator Hit Similar →
1933 Neighbors' Wives Otto Super Hit Similar →
1932 Broken Lullaby - Super Hit Similar →
1931 Soul of the Slums Brother Jacob Hit Similar →
1931 The Miracle Woman Florence's Father (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1931 The Vanishing Legion Oil Co. Director Larribee Super Hit Similar →
1931 The Boudoir Diplomat Dr. Munaterra Super Hit Similar →
1931 The Costume Falls - Super Hit Similar →
1931 The Trial of Mary Dugan Präsident Nash Super Hit Similar →
1928 The Tiger's Shadow Martin Meeker Hit Similar →
1928 Isle of Lost Men Preacher Jason Hit Similar →
1928 Code of the Air Doc Carson Super Hit Similar →
1928 Marry the Girl The Butler Hit Similar →
1927 Broadway After Midnight - Hit Similar →
1927 Hidden Aces Serge Demidoff Super Hit Similar →
1927 Sinews of Steel Jan Van Der Vetter Hit Similar →
1927 Blonde or Brunette Butler Super Hit Similar →
1926 For Heaven's Sake Brother Paul, the Optimist Hit Similar →
1925 A Lover's Oath Sheik Rustum Hit Similar →
1925 The Verdict Butler Super Hit Similar →
1925 Excuse Me Rev. Job Wales Super Hit Similar →
1925 Soft Shoes Dummy O'Day Super Hit Similar →
1924 Folly of Vanity Old Roué (fantasy sequence) Super Hit Similar →
1924 The Silent Accuser The Stepfather Super Hit Similar →
1924 Honor Among Men Baron Barrat Super Hit Similar →
1924 The Fatal Mistake - Super Hit Similar →
1924 Which Shall It Be? - Super Hit Similar →
1923 Bag and Baggage Philip Anthony Super Hit Similar →
1923 Bluebeard's 8th Wife Marquis DeBriac Super Hit Similar →
1920 Kismet Afife Super Hit Similar →
1920 Merely Mary Ann Vicar Super Hit Similar →
1920 The Breath of the Gods Count Ronsard Hit Similar →
1920 The Red Lane Father Leclair Super Hit Similar →
1920 Under Crimson Skies Plum Duff Hargis Super Hit Similar →
1920 A Master Stroke Hodge Super Hit Similar →
1919 Luck in Pawn William Rainier Hit Similar →
1919 Evangeline Father Felician Super Hit Similar →
1919 Happiness À La Mode Attorn Logan Super Hit Similar →
1919 The Parisian Tigress Count de Suchet (the elder) Super Hit Similar →

Paul Weigel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Weigel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Weigel is "The Red Lane" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Paul Weigel acted in?

Paul Weigel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Weigel?

Other notable films include "Blonde or Brunette", "A Master Stroke", and "The Parisian Tigress".

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