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Henry Krauss

1866 – 1935

French actor

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About Henry Krauss

Lived 1866 – 1935 (aged 69). Henry Krauss was a French actor, film director, film actor, screenwriter and director.

Henry Krauss (26 April 1866 – 15 December 1935) was a French actor of stage and screen. He is sometimes credited as Henri Krauss. He was the father of the art director Jacques Krauss.

Partial filmography Spanish language poster by Faria for the film La navaja by Pathé, starring Henry Krauss, 1911. Collection EYE Film Institute Netherlands.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1911, Short) - Quasimodo Les mystères de Paris (1912) Les misérables (1912-1913, episode:1, 2) - Jean Valjean Germinal (1913) - Etienne Lautier La Glu (1913) - Dr. Paul Cézambre / Dr. Williams (USA) Le chevalier de Maison-Rouge (1914) Patrie (1914) - Comte de Rysoor The Corsican Brothers (1917) - Dumas père Le chemineau (1917) - Le chemineau André Cornélis (1918) Marion Delorme (1918) L'énigme (1918) Honneur d'artiste (1920) - Charles Fabrice Enchantment (1920) - John Desmond The Three Masks (1921) - Della Corda Quatre-vingt-treize (1921) - Cimourdain Fromont jeune et Risler aîné (1921) - Guillaume Risler aîné L'empereur des pauvres (1922) - Jean Sarrias - l'oncle de Silvette, révolté contre la société The Black Diamond (1922) - Monsieur de Mitry Le bossu (1923) Les ombres qui passent (1924) - Barclay père Credo ou la tragédie de Lourdes (1924) - Vincent Leverrier Paris (1924) - François Roullet La closerie des Genets (1925) - Kérouan Le bossu (1925) The Red Head (1925) - Monsieur Lepic Napoleon (1927) - Moustache Le bonheur du jour (1927) - Le docteur Plessiers Lights of Paris (1928) The Divine Voyage (1929) - Claude Ferjac La symphonie pathétique (1930) - Christian Marks The Prosecutor Hallers (1930) - Le psychiatre Köhler Les Misérables (1934) - Monseigneur Myriel (final film role)

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Child
Jacques Krauss

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Krauss?

French actor (1866-1935)

When was Henry Krauss born?

Henry Krauss was born on 26 April 1866 in 9th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Henry Krauss die?

Henry Krauss died on 15 December 1935 in 18th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Henry Krauss's occupation?

Henry Krauss was an actor, film director, film actor, screenwriter and director.

What nationality was Henry Krauss?

Henry Krauss was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Krauss

· Wikidata: Q3132887

· DBpedia: Henry Krauss

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