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Paul Panzer

1872 – 1958

German-American silent film actor

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About Paul Panzer

Lived 1872 – 1958 (aged 85). Paul Panzer was a German silent film actor, film actor, film director and actor.

Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter (November 3, 1872 – August 16, 1958), known professionally as Paul Panzer, was a German-American silent film actor. He appeared in more than 330 films between 1905 and 1952.

Biography

Panzer was born in Würzburg, Bavaria. His education included studying pharmacy at the University of Würzburg and studying vocal music at the Conservatory of Würzburg. He was a lieutenant in Germany's artillery reserves when he left there.

Panzer's early work building sets and painting scenes for a New York City film studio developed his interest in the film industry. After he retired from acting, Panzer lived with his daughter in Culver City, California. and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills.

Selected filmography

The Thieving Hand (1908, Short) – Man Buying Artificial Limb (uncredited) Macbeth (1908, Short) – Macduff Romeo and Juliet (1908, Short) – Romeo Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy (1909, Short) – The Smoker The Perils of Pauline (1914, Serial) – Raymond Owen – aka Koerner (re-release) The Last Volunteer (1914) – Ambassador of Austrania The Exploits of Elaine (1914) – Minor Role Under Southern Skies (1915) – Steve Daubeney The Spender (1915) – Jim Walsh Autumn (1916) – Diamond Jack Elusive Isabel (1916) – Coount Rosini Broken Fetters (1916) – Carleton Demarest The House of Hate (1918) The Unchastened Woman (1918) The Woman the Germans Shot (1918) The Masked Rider (1919) Who's Your Brother? (1919) The Mystery Mind (1920) The Bootleggers (1922) The Mohican's Daughter (1922) Mighty Lak' a Rose (1923) Enemies of Women (1923) Jacqueline (1923) Unseeing Eyes (1923) A Son of the Sahara (1924) Wages of Virtue (1924) The Mad Marriage (1925) The Shock Punch (1925) Greater Than a Crown (1925) The Fool (1925) The Ancient Mariner (1925) Thunder Mountain (1925) The Best Bad Man (1925) Black Paradise (1926) The High Flyer (1926) The Johnstown Flood (1926) Siberia (1926) The Dixie Merchant (1926) Hawk of the Hills (1927) Sally in Our Alley (1927) The Girl from Chicago (1927) Rinty of the Desert (1928) George Washington Cohen (1928) The Candy Kid (1928) The City of Purple Dreams (1928) Glorious Betsy (1928) The Black Book (1929) Dishonored (1931) Sea Devils (1931) Defenders of the Law (1931) Police Court (1932) The Kid from Spain (1932) The Song of Songs (1933) Times Square Playboy (1936) Bengal Tiger (1936) Highway West (1941) Casablanca (1942) – Rick's Waiter (uncredited) The Perils of Pauline (1947)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Silent film actor, film actor, film director, actor
Nationality
Employers
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Also known as
Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Panzer?

German-American silent film actor (1872-1958)

When was Paul Panzer born?

Paul Panzer was born on 3 November 1872 in Würzburg.

When did Paul Panzer die?

Paul Panzer died on 16 August 1958 in Hollywood.

What was Paul Panzer's occupation?

Paul Panzer was a silent film actor, film actor, film director and actor.

What nationality was Paul Panzer?

Paul Panzer was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Panzer

· Wikidata: Q70692

· DBpedia: Paul Panzer

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