Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter (November 3, 1872 – August 16, 1958), known professionally as Paul Panzer, was a German-American silent film actor.[1] He appeared in more than 330 films between 1905 and 1952.
Paul Panzer | |
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.jpg) Panzer in 1926 | |
| Born | Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter November 3, 1872 |
| Died | August 16, 1958 (aged 85) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1905–1952 |
| Spouse | Josephine Panzer (?–1954; her death) |
| Children | 2 |
Biography edit
Panzer was born in Würzburg, Bavaria. His education included studying pharmacy at the University of Wurzburg and studying vocal music at the Conservatory of Wurzburg. He was a lieutenant in Germany's artillery reserves when he left there.[2]
Panzer's early work building sets and painting scenes for a New York City film studio developed his interest in the film industry.[3] He also was involved with live theater, working for Augustin Daly both on stage and as stage manager.[2]
Panzer was best known for playing Koerner / Raymond Owen in The Perils of Pauline. From 1934 through the 1950s he was under contract to Warner Brothers as an extra.[4]
Personal life edit
Panzer and his wife, Josephine, had a son and a daughter.[5] After he retired from acting, Panzer lived with his daughter in Culver City, California.[3] He died on August 16, 1958, in Hollywood, California,[3] and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills.[6]
Selected filmography edit
- 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)
References edit
- ^ "Paul Panzer". Film Portal. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ a b "Again appears on the stage". The Jasper Weekly Courier. September 11, 1914. p. 2. Retrieved October 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Paul Panzer". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 17, 1958. p. 85. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ Slide, Anthony (2012). Hollywood Unknowns: A History of Extras, Bit Players, and Stand-Ins. Univ. Press of Mississippi. p. 167. ISBN 978-1-61703-474-9.
- ^ "Panzer—Mrs. Josephine". Billboard. January 23, 1954. p. 42. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ Ellenberger, Allan R. (May 1, 2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-7864-5019-0. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
External links edit
- Paul Panzer at IMDb